So I just saw this article on Babble, about how cloth diapers are out there to make mothers feel guilty. The article quotes the author of The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood Sharon Hays who refers to "the extraordinary pressure of intensive mothering. Choice is supposed to be a good thing, she continues, but it becomes overwhelming when there is this nagging sense that you must somehow do it right."

Really? I don't know anyone that somehow got guilt tripped into going cloth. Everyone I know that uses cloth diapers seem like they love it, and have a real passion for it. For good reason too, you get so many different choices in color and patterns, save money, and its better for the environment. Even if the extra work or money spent on energy costs turns you off, you can use a diaper service, and that still comes off as cheaper than disposables. For many mothers, cloth diapering makes diapers into a hobby, rather than a chore.

Don't Hate Yourself

Going into cloth because you feel guilty can only lead to problems. You'll end up hating it, and these negative emotions will be passed on to your baby and other members of your family. Cloth diapering isn't for everyone. Some parents are so involved with other aspects of their lives that they need to squeeze every minute. If you are one of these parents, I can't recommend Amazon's subscribe and save program more. Diapers are delivered to your door automatically, and you can save up to 30%. You can also use that program for gDiapers as well.

Newbie Help

For newbies that are just getting into cloth, and feeling a little lost from all the different choices cloth has to offer, try our new cloth diaper chooser. A short six question quiz will help you get started in the right direction. Does anyone else feel like other mothers are guilt tripping them in to going cloth?