Cloth Diapers

As the precursor to disposable diapers, cloth diapers have been around for hundreds of years. In the 19th century, Europeans and Americans used linen, flannel or other cloth to diaper babies. During World War II, the diaper delivery service was born, which delivered clean cloth diapers and carted away soiled diapers. Most cloth diapers today are made from 100% cotton.





Diapers
Made of Cloth

While some tropical cultures eschewed diapers all together due to warm climates, babies in colder climates wore diapers made from cloth, animal skins or other natural materials. In Elizabethan times, babies wore cloth diapers, but the diapers were changed every few days instead of on a daily basis.

The industrial revolution allowed for mass production of cloth diapers, and the convenience of cloth diapers increased when diaper delivery trucks began home delivery of diapers. Advances in hygiene in the 20th century also introduced the concept of boiling diapers to remove germs.

 
Search:
  Brand Coupon Rating Type Popularity
Gerber Cloth Diapers $1 Off One
3
Free Shipping
3
Luvs $1 Off
2
Free Shipping
3
Pampers Cruisers $2 Off When You Order Through Amazon.com
2
Free Shipping
5
Pampers Baby Dry $2 Off When You Order Through Amazon.com
3
Free Shipping
2
Pampers $2 Off Pampers Diapers
3
Free Shipping
4
Huggies, GoodNites, Or Pull-Ups $1.50 off (Rite-Aid Video Values)
5
Free Shipping
2
Huggies Little Movers $2/1
3
Free Shipping
5
Huggies Little Movers $3 off When You Order through Amazon.com
4
Free Shipping
5
Comforts $1 Off Kroger E-Coupon
2
Free Shipping
2
Huggies Snug & Dry $3 off When You Order through Amazon.com
5
Free Shipping
5
Huggies Wipes $1 Off E-Coupon
2
Free Shipping
1
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive $2 Off Kroger E-Coupon
4
Free Shipping
4
Huggies Little Movers $2/1
4
Free Shipping
4
Playskool Diapers $2 Off
4
Free Shipping
2
UnderJams $1 Off Kroger E-Coupon
1
Free Shipping
3
Pampers Easy Ups For Girls $2 Off When You Order Through Amazon.com
1
Free Shipping
2
Huggies Little Movers $2/1 E-Coupon
5
Free Shipping
5
Pampers Cruisers $2 Off Food Lion E-Coupon
3
Free Shipping
1

Some parents choose cloth diapers today for environmental reasons. Most cloth diapers come with a liner that can be thrown away, and then the cloth diaper can be washed in a washing machine. In contrast, disposable diapers are not reusable or biodegradable. Parents can use diaper coupons to save on both cloth and disposable diapers.

Several companies in the U.S. and Canada have begun manufacturing cloth diapers, and resourceful parents can sew their own cloth diapers. DiaperJungle.com offers a list of free patterns for cloth diapers. Most parents also use covers made of cotton, fleece or wool for cloth diapers.

Cloth diapers are available in fitted or unfitted versions. Cloth diapers also come in organic cotton, unbleached cotton and other varieties. Manufacturers of cloth diapers and diaper covers include bumGenius, OsoCozy, FuzziBunz, Gerber, Swaddlebes and Tiny Tush.

Parents often wonder how many cloth diapers they should buy for baby. The Real Diaper Association recommends purchasing six dozen diapers for each baby, but notes that the diapers can last for two kids. The association also says parents can use old T-shirts and other rags for diapers to save costs.

While diaper coupons for cloth diapers may be harder to find than online coupons for disposable diapers, parents can help their bottom line while caring for their baby’s bottom with cloth diapers.