They are much cheaper in the long run, but takes a bit more work...
But, hey...why save money or work a little harder when Uncle Sugar will give you diapers and formula...
Posted on 09/12/2015 7:23:36 AM PDT by PROCON
Washington (CNN)—Corinne Cannon had a tough time adjusting to motherhood after the birth of her first child, Jack.
"We were ecstatic to have him, but he was a difficult infant," Cannon said. "He cried pretty much all the time, and it was so emotionally exhausting."
That's an experience many new mothers can relate to. But Cannon knew she had the resources and support to get her through that many families do not have. She felt compelled to help them, so she called local organizations to ask what she could do.
Over and over, the answer she got was "diapers."
Nearly 30% of parents in the United States cannot afford diapers, which can cost up to $100 every month per baby. And it is an expense not covered by food stamps.
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Well, the obvious answer is to make diapers a Human Right!
No Free Diapers, No Peace....
Maybe extra large flour tortillas would suffice...
How about cloth diapers and rubber pants? Or is that too inconvenient?
Good point, and they’re “Erf friendly”...biodegradable.
I know poor folks who don’t have easy access to washing machines so I can see the appeal of disposables.
You are suggesting a solution that has work involved.
They aren’t gonna like that.
They couldn’t afford birth control. What makes anybody think they could afford a child?
That doesn’t matter, because the way the “system” is set up, the more you have the more welfare you get.
Pathetic.
What happened to the idea of cloth ones and washing them. How did civilization survive without disposable diapers?
Here’s an idea. Spend the first $50 on a bunch of cloth diapers and wash them.
We did that and saved thousands of dollars after 4 kids.
We ran the numbers once. It was about $20 a month for disposable vs. about $1 a month for water and laundry soap.
We raised those four kids on a single income. It was tough but with the right money saving techniques, it works well.
We’re still very frugal now and don’t really need to be as much, but it’s a way of life and pretty easy.
Perhaps if the lady in the article would do something for herself instead of relying on handouts, she’d develop a little bit of self respect and self-reliance.
I’m just glad they found a non governmental solution. I’m sure most that say they can’t afford diapers spend more than $100 a month in optional and entertainment related expenses. Its a matter of doing the adult thing. My wife and I did it when we were young and poor. Granted I had help from family but most do. I know very few who get public assistance who are entirely without family help.
You make a good case for another Human Right.
Disposable Diapers are the majority contents of landfills, are costly, and are NOT a “human right”.
Go back to cloth diapers.
If you can’t afford a diaper service, wash them yourself. Mom did it for six kids.
(Does that sound “harsh”?)
They are much cheaper in the long run, but takes a bit more work...
But, hey...why save money or work a little harder when Uncle Sugar will give you diapers and formula...
Our first washed dryer set were from a garage sale. $75 for the set. They lasted longer than several brand new ones.
Even running a load of diapers at the laundrymat is far cheaper than disposables.
And...What about the environment? /s
Here’s a radical idea. Don’t have a baby if you can’t afford diapers.
See above regarding washing machines. Washing extra loads and getting access isn’t that easy. Then there is the issue of where to keep dirty diapers.
They should have thought about that before they had children. Why should I pay for their ill-conceived kids?
I’m not justifying it, just saying it’s an easy decision to make.
Uh only have babies when you can afford them?
I can’t believe it took 15 posts to get to that...
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