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Do real nappies (reusable / cloth diapers) really save money?
I just remembered a blog post at CashMoneyLife - Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers.  I had come across it a little while after posting my answer to a question at moms4mom.com - What can I expect to spend monthly on disposable diapers? And what do/did you spend? and I had linked to it from there, too, since it contained some information about disposable diapers. However, since you're asking about real nappies, i.e. cloth diapers, it is also relevant to your question, since it was discussing both kinds of diapers.  Here are some choice excerpts from the CashMoneyLife post: ...   The beauty of cloth diapers is   that while the upfront cost is much   higher, the ongoing cost is much   lower. Once you purchase them you are   only paying for laundry detergent and   the energy to wash/dry them. (Note:   I've also known people who have passed   along cloth diapers to other family   members or bought/sold them on   Craigslist, both of which could be a   cheaper option if you are willing to   do either).   ...   Which is better? I think they are both   great and I encourage you to try cloth   if you have young children. The cost   and environmental benefits will make   it worth your while. Then use   disposable diapers for what they were   intended for: a convenience. There are also some excellent comments following the post by readers who have also used cloth.