The Diaper Debate: Cloth Versus Disposable Baby Diapers

What kind of diaper is best for your baby? Here's the lowdown on both types.  [courtesy of http://www.whattoexpect.com]

Cloth or disposable diapers? Does the decision make you want to throw in the changing pad? Like almost all parenting choices, the right one is what feels best for you and your child. You can stick to whichever one of the two types of diapers that work with your lifestyle or you can alternate — a cloth baby diaper, say, when you’re home and disposable baby diapers when you’re out and about. For the pros and cons of cloth and disposable diapers, read on:

CLOTH DIAPERS (pros and cons)
DISPOSABLE DIAPERS (pros and cons)

Must-Read Tips for Your First Week with Baby

Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.

By Rachel Rabkin Pechman  parents.com

Before giving birth to my daughter, Lena, I thought I was equipped for our first week home together. After all, I'd assembled the crib, washed the tiny clothes, stocked up ondiapers, and hung the pink butterfly curtains in the nursery. Looking back now, I think: How could I have been so naive? 


The following are dicussed in the article:

Sleep Deprivation

Soothing the Baby

Breastfeeding

Round-the-Clock Feedings

Getting Daddy Involved

The First Bath

Recovering from Labor

Staying Sane

The Dish on Dirty Diapers

First Week Survival Package