Cloth diapers are considered to be a "green" alternative to disposable diapers. Because they are washable and reusable, cloth diapers are safer to the environment. They are made of both natural and manade materials. Cotton is the most popular natural material but wool and bamboo can also be used to make the diaper. Common manmade materials include polyurethane and polyester.

There is a debate over which is better, cloth diapers or disposable diapers. You should take several things into consideration when trying to decide if cloth diapers are the right choice for your baby.http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/diapers.htm

1. Consider the Costs
2. Convenience
3. Environmental impact
4. Personal preference

This page provides information on how to use cloth diapers, lists the items you will need and provides an overview of how to use diaper washing services.

You will need to decide whether you want to wash the soiled diapers yourself or hire a diaper washing service. Diaper services will pick up dirty diapers weekly and deliver freshly cleaned diapers. Diaper cleaning services often provide a special hamper for the dirty diapers. Diaper cleaning services charge, on average, between $50 and $80 per month.http://www.diapernet.org/howdoesitwork.htm

1. Cloth diapers
2. Cloth diaper covers
3. Safety Pins (or other fasteners made for closing cloth diapers)
4. Baby wipes
5. Changing table pads
6. Changing table
7. Diaper pail
8. Diaper rash cream & baby powder

1. Lay the folded cloth diaper under the baby
2. Bring half of the fabric up towards the baby's tummy
3. Overlap the fabric on both sides and fasten into place with a safety pin (or other safe fastener made for cloth diapers)
4. Cover with a cloth diaper cover