What Is the Average Cost of Diapers?

When you̵7;re expecting a new baby, it̵7;s smart to consider how your budget may change. Until potty training is a thing of the past, you can count on part of your budget going toward diapers. As you plan your budget, keep in mind that the cost of diapers varies by material, manufacturer and your baby̵7;s age.

  1. The Cost of Clean Bottoms

    • Diaper Decisions states that in the first 2 weeks your newborn may need to be changed 12-16 times per day. That number declines as your child grows. For example, by the time she is 6 months old your baby will only need around 8-10 changes a day and toddlers are fewer still only needing 6-8 of them. With diapers costing an average of $0.36 each at the time of publication, parents generally spend up to $2,577.35 on disposable diapers by the time a little one is 2 1/2 years old. Generally name brand diapers are more expensive than the generic and they are cheaper when bought in bulk.

    Cloth Diapers

    • At the time of publication, the cost of cloth diapers -- including water and electricity -- averaged between 6 to 23 cents per change, depending on the type of cloth diaper, according to Diaper Decisions. By the time a baby is 2 1/2 years old, you can expect to spend an average of $381 to $1,377.66 on cloth diapers and covers if you wash them at home and don̵7;t use a laundry or diaper service. The difference in price depends on the type of cloth diaper. Diaper Decisions states that prefold diapers and covers average about 6 cents per change, while pocket diapers and covers cost almost four times more, at 23 cents per change on average. Fitted cloth diapers and covers cost an average of 18 cents per change. Keep in mind that if you save cloth diapers for future children, your diaper costs may be less expensive.

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