Cost Savings

Modern Cloth Nappies have come a long way since the flat whites used by our parents. These days Cloth Nappies are as easy to use as disposables, and as easy to clean as a regular load of washing.

Many parents are choosing to use cloth nappies because of the cost savings and the huge environmental affect of disposables filling up our landfills.

Below you will find comparison information between Modern Cloth Nappies and Disposables.

Cost of Disposables vs Modern Cloth Nappies

For many parents it is the cost factor that encourages them to investigate alternatives to disposable nappies. Having a baby can be a financial strain, and the more ways to save money the better. Modern Cloth Nappies will save you money allowing you to spend that money on more important things.

** All price estimates on this page have been based on the number of nappies a baby would need up until the age of 2.5 years, as this is when most babies will start to toilet train

Cost of Disposables
 

** The above prices are based on supermarket prices for Disposable Nappies

Associated costs of Cloth Nappies

Most people wash their cloth nappies in cold water and line dry in the sun or on a rack inside, however here are some cost comparisons if you were to use hot washes (not recommended) and dry your nappies in the drier (also not recommended). 

**These costs are based on washing and drying one load of nappies per day for 2.5 years. The energy costs are based on figures provided by Contact Energy and the washing powder is based on Eco store Laundry Powder at $8.43 per kg

Comparison
 

Modern Cloth  nappies can be reused for your next baby therefore saving you even more.