Understanding cloth diapering, although it demands more effort and expense than disposable diapers, can still offer advantages for certain families, despite initial hesitance. Nevertheless, it's crucial to recognize that cloth diapers may not be suitable for every family due to the additional effort required.
Their scissors move quickly, shearing pieces of white cloth to be stitched together with cotton pads and taken to market in battered cardboard boxes. Before the day is done, the Palestinian seamstresses will have sewn 500 diapers and distributed them to war-weary parents in Gaza for about $4 per package of eight, half of what mass-produced disposable diapers cost in the besieged enclave. Maysaa Qatati, the manager of the sewing workshop, knows the output will barely make a dent in the huge demand — but the little business is thriving and creating jobs.
Learn essential tips for choosing, using, and maintaining cloth diapers, along with practical advice to make this eco-friendly switch both fun and effective.