Why do you do that? There have been people that ask me this. For those of you that don't know, I cloth diaper my youngest. Also, she's still breastfed. I can see people asking why I cloth diaper. It goes against some sort of societal norm, or something. Seems to me I'm just doing what people started out doing before there were other options. In todays society though, I'm going a little against the grain.
I cloth diaper, because there is enough trash in this world. Babies are supposed to be a joy, not an environmental burden. If I have another baby, I'll cloth diaper as soon as that black tar stuff has worked it's way out. I'm breastfeeding still, because my baby doesn't eat right still. If she eats crappy during the day, at least I have the peace of mind that she's still getting the nutrition that she needs.
What I'm doing doesn't work for everyone. Breastfeeding for some isn't easy, it's work. After we past the 6 month mark it was smooth sailing. Cloth diapering isn't for everyone. I don't mind the extra laundry, to know that I'm not going to run out and have to buy diapers.
We don't all parent the same way. In our society though if someone is following the norms there is no judgement on them. For those of us that choose to do things our way, for our own reasons get "the look". Sometimes it's even the "Oh yeah? Why would you do that?".
It's easy, I do it because it's what works for my family. I do it, because it's what I feel is best for my baby. Do I need a better reason for not giving the diaper company's or formula company's money? I think not.
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