Cloth diaper pros and cons

I feel proud to say I'm a cloth diapering mama, but let's not get confused its hard work! Before I even had my first I decided I loved it.  I bought the supplies and set up everything, watched all the blogs and thought to myself that the pros far outweigh the cons.  It's true it's a long list: cheap, good for the environment, not overflowing your garbage can each week, and much better on the skin so better for baby.   

Fastforward to now, with two in diapers and Yes I have changed my opinion, but not much.  I still value them and use them, but with two in them, gosh my diaper bag was stuffed to the top and so hard to stay organized with all the bulky cloth, plus you don't just throw them away when you're out you have to stuff them in a wet bag and carry around stink with you. And yes it stinks through the bag and  you may have no choice but to put it in with your clean stuff in your diaper bag, so ugh. Also it is a little more challenging buttoning them in a cloth then just pulling the tab on a disposable especially when you have a cranky or wiggly baby or toddler. (Frown face) 

My solution for now cloth at home and disposable when we are out.  A compromise for sure! I know there are cloth diaper mamas that would send disappointing vibes my way, but I'm trying.  Life is hard, complicated, and full of surprises. Often I have to remind myself not be a control freak, tell myself to enjoy life, and try to not get down on myself for what I'm not doing. 

So yes cloth diapering is wonderful and frugal and better, but finding balance in your life is the most wise thing you can do. Don't take on more than you can handle. Figure out what's right for your family. Your kids won't care if you did or didn't when they're twenty.