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From: jml@drutx.UUCP (LeonJM)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: disposable diapers or a diaper service?
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Date: Fri, 7-Feb-86 18:43:13 EST
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I am basically a lazy person but, I love my son and want to do the best
for him.  My wife (also a full time professional) and I read several articles
about disposable vs cloth diapers and we compromise.  Our sitter thinks that
disposables are great and doesn't like cloth diapers.  We don't like the
idea of filling up the dumps with feces.  I hate pins, as I have never
stuck my son but have stuck myself numerous times.  My son, Nathan, goes
to the sitter three times a week and is fitted with disposables there.
We use a diaper service and diaper wraps similar to the Nikkys described
in an eariler article.  However, the wraps we use are made of some
synthetic and cost about $5 each (except for the ones made out of denim
with the back pocket!).

Fortunately, it appears that Nathan's skin is impervious to everything
except sharp objects.  He has never had diaper rash no matter what kind
of diaper he has had on.

Bottom line... A diaper service with diaper wraps is almost ideal.
Disposables are useful in certain situations and fortunately Nathan
doesn't care.  As Nathan's doctor says whenever she doesn't want to
give an absolute opinion: "Whatever makes you feel most comfortable
is probably the best for the baby, because you care more about him
than he does."

One last point.  I also resent the sexist remark about women being the
responsible party.  Amongst our friends the men take as much responsibility
as the women.  I've change many a diaper and spent numerous nights
up with the little squirt and never regretted a moment.  'nuff said.

John Leon  AT&T ihnp4!drutx!jml