shit!

Now that the baby's arrival draws nearer, i sometimes wonder how prepared are we (and/or am i) about looking after the baby - esp in the first weeks. Something that has been bugging me is diapering. Most people would suggest CLOTH Diapering - to ease the baby of nappy rash. Sounds like what a responsible mother would do...but I just cannot imagine washing the cloth diapers...n imagine the yucky stuff that STICKS on it! YUCKS! YUCKS! YUCKS!...and YUCKS!

Months ago (when I was still in Shanghai, and my mind wasnt even tuned to being a 'Mother' yet - least think about diapers), my sister gave me this website that sells my-current-nightmare cloth diapers. I wasnt interested in them (of course), so i didnt really bother to look into it other than the nice colours they carry (esp not about the "advantages" of cloth diapering). Frankly, i didnt know the difference. I only know Pampers = can throw = dont need to wash = convenience (but still yucks!).


Now that i only have a few months left to decide on the options, i kinda freaked out at the thought. Hmm... I took a look at them today, and realised that these "modern cloth diapers" not only come in attractive colours and designs, they are supposed to be comfortable, easy to wash, and save money too! In fact, there's as many as 10 Great Reasons (note: not just 'Good' okay). Somewhere on the website, it even says one can save up to S$1500/year on disposable diapers by using cloth diapers!!! WOW!!! But i really wouldnt know if it's true coz i dont know how much shit & urine a baby has.

Anyway, i browsed through some of the pages, and am pretty attracted to some of the coloured diapers. BUT the prices certainly dont come cheap too!!! It's S$25 EACH DIAPER!!! And just how many pieces is enough to hold all of the baby's shit & urine for the day/week/month/months??? Still need to consider about the diapers being in the wash, right??? What about sizing??? Too big...the shit will LEAK OUT!!! Too small...it wont fit, and waste $ already lor.

Ok, keep my cool... They have 5 Special Packages (i love discounts)... but the cheapest is still a whooping S$156 (after an 8% discount)!!! That's only for 4 diapers + 10 inserts. WAH!!! Still need to buy the "extras" eg. nappy liners at $5.50/box of 50. How many boxes then enough huh???

Being a kiasu Singaporean, i like to see/follow what's popular...and their best-seller (Package B) is S$229 for 6 diapers + 15 inserts (a mere 10% discount for an additional TWO diapers!!!). I really dont know how to do the maths...
(And FYI, the the most expensive Package E is S$527 a 15% discount for 15 diapers + 35 inserts! That's out of the question paying sooo much for diapers!!!)

So can really save $$$$ or not???
I think i'm going crazy soon thinking about all this shit!
Dont tell me the crap about being a responsible mother now!

Elvis, HELP!
Your maths is better & since u are paying for them too!
Can u decide what baby is going to use? Disposable diaper OR cloth diaper?