[arasina]

I know this is about more than just the diapers but doesn’t anyone remember what people did before “Pampers” came to be the standard?

[knittnmom]

We washed and folded cloth diapers. Endlessly, or so it seemed! :-)

[ozarkgirl]

I know this is about more than just the diapers but doesn’t anyone remember what people did before “Pampers” came to be the standard?

That's what I couldn't understand as well, what's the big deal about being out of disposable diapers? Not a necessity, in a pinch, any cloth material will do.

[greeneyes]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Just buy a couple of packs of cloth diapers for each kid and your back up plan is ready.