The reason I CD is the landfill factor.  They are not biodegradeable, there is nowhere for them to go. 

The fact that it is cheaper in the long run was just a bonus.  The grandparents like the pull ups, but on the mornings I forget and put them in cloth, they have dealt with it just fine.  They come home with a baggie and wearing pull ups.  Now that it’s just Zevan in diapers AND he’s older, I only do one extra load per week, but I do a double wash.

I still use disposable wipes, though.  We are slowly switching over to flushable wipes now that they are older.  I’m all about marrying convenience with environmental issues.     That’s why I chose pockets over all other types of diapers.

As for cost for me, each pack of 40 pull ups costs the same as a pocket diaper.  And with one size diapers like Wonderoos, they last a LONG time.

I would use a diaper service if only they would wash my diapers instead of the ones they provide. I know, shallow, right?

I never did CD with a newborn.  That’s A LOT of diapers to be changing and washing.  I will never know for sure if I would do cloth with a newborn since we aren’t having anymore.    I think so, just because I like the idea of cloth next to my baby rather than plastics and gels.

I’m not a converter, I’m an enabler.  If someone is already interested, I will help them follow through.  That’s what worked for me