Addicted To Cloth Nappies? 30 Signs Of Addiction

So, you have a few cloth nappies about – or maybe a few more than you care to admit. But before you know it, you can’t even close your nappy draw, no matter how hard you try to stuff them in.

Uh oh, you’re in the clutches of a cloth diaper addiction!

Could it be true?

Read on and find out whether you’re suffering from a diagnosable cloth diapering addiction.

30 signs you are addicted to cloth diapers

Give yourself one point for any of the following statements that apply to you. Give yourself an extra two points if you have a favorite cloth diaper to dress your baby in. And you get five points if somebody else sent you this link because the article reminded them of you. Finally, multiply your result by the number of cloth diapers you plan to buy next time you get paid.

Now discount the points entirely and make peace with the fact that you are a member of the cloth nappy addicts’ club. Welcome to your first meeting.

Here are some things you might be familiar with:

1. Your changing bag is about three times the size of everyone else’s, and you spend a long time packing it. After all, your baby should be in her best cloth diapers for every outing
2. You instantly become friends with every other cloth nappy addict you meet. Well, why not? You already have so much in common
3. You panic when you realize there are only two clean nappies left in the house…
4. …So you rush out to buy some more cloth nappies. Oooh, look at that new design! If your first thought is to buy more cloth diapers rather than put a laundry load on, you have a classic case of cloth diaper addiction
5. You start using the word ‘stash’ in the least Breaking Bad way possible. If you’ve got a stash, you’ve got a problem, and that’s as true for cloth diapers as it is for street drugs
6. Your everyday bag has a slight whiff of wee about it. Look, you can use wet bags and travel bags all you want, but if you’re carrying around a bag of pee-filled cloth diapers, you’ll be wearing at least a hint of Eau De Urine
7. You say to others, ‘I won’t be getting any more after this lot’. Who are you trying to convince here, Susan? You know, and I know, you’ll be buying more cloth diapers in the future. This is just who you are now. You’re addicted to buying cloth diapers, and there’s no point denying it
8. You don’t worry about your baby falling over because she has a permanently cushioned bum. Isn’t this just the best? A cloth diaper is like a helmet for your kid’s sweet little behind. If anything, it’s a safety device, so it’s probably a good idea to have some extras lying about. Maybe just a few more, for safety
9. Your baby has a different colored nappy to match every outfit. There is no shame in this. Behold the baby who can coordinate her cloth diaper to her outfit. And applaud the baby who can manage this through several diaper changes, for she has an addict for a mother
10. You develop an unhealthy appreciation for your washing machine. If you’re washing cloth diapers, you’ll get to know your washing machine pretty well. You’ll know exactly how long each wash cycle takes and what sound it makes as it’s nearing the end. Oh, and you’ll learn how to empty the filter, too, because you’ll be doing plenty of that
11. Your baby has the biggest bum in the room. Biggest and cutest
12. You look forward to the new season to check out the latest styles. Of nappies. What? It’s called fashion; look it up
13. You can’t tell anyone how much money you saved by using cloth nappies because you spent it all on new and even more beautiful cloth nappies. And you can’t tell anyone about how it benefited the environment because you went over the top and became an obsessive nappy consumer and have had to stand down from your high horse
14. You spend at least half of your conversations waxing lyrical about the benefits of using cloth nappies. You wouldn’t want to use the term ‘bore’, but sometimes you notice people’s eyes glazing over when you’re mid nappy chat
15. You secretly want to delay potty training because you’ll miss the cloth nappies too much when they’re gone. Yep, cloth nappy addiction is weird. A potty trained toddler signals the end of your cloth diaper addiction. Or does it..?
16. Oh, what the hell, maybe it’s time to try for another baby! I mean, why not? You already have the diapers
17. Your child has a festive nappy for Christmas. And one with the Easter bunny on. This is all totally normal and not a cause for concern.
18. You decide to look up how to make your own cloth nappies. Why not turn your addiction into a business opportunity? After all, you are an expert in cloth diapering now
19. Your clothesline is a multi-colored masterpiece to be admired, and your Instagram is filled with photographic proof. There is nothing cuter than a washing line filled with beautiful cloth diapers drying in the sun
20. Nothing pleases you more than the sight of a pile of freshly laundered, folded, neatly arranged, and colorful cloth nappies. Now sit your baby next to it for a photo-op because it’s cute
21. Buying a new cloth nappy has become a payday treat for you, not for your child. Who is this cloth diaper really for? Because your baby doesn’t seem that excited about the new prints. Buying cloth diapers was supposed to save money in the long term, but it hasn’t worked out that way for you
22. The smell of the disposable nappy bins in baby changing rooms makes you gag. Hands up if you think washable diapers smell better
23. You use the terms ‘fluff’ and ‘fluffy mail’. Yep, you have a problem
24. Your stash is the most expensive thing in your house. You rang the insurance company to insure them, and they laughed down the phone. But seriously, if someone was going to steal your cloth nappy stash or your bike, which would you choose?
25. You secretly wish your underwear had plush woodland creatures and toadstools embroidered onto them. They should do matching underwear for mamas in identical prints as the cloth diapers, though, shouldn’t they? You think so, too?
26. Saving your stash features in your family fire escape plan. Clean cloth diapers are one of the first things you’ll reach for in an emergency – after your loved ones, of course
27. The money you used to treat yourself to luxurious matching lingerie in your past life is now spent on cloth nappies. It’s true, though, isn’t it?
28. You have had more than one conversation with your other half about how cloth nappies are more like an investment, really. Your partner wasn’t convinced, but you persist in investing all of your spare cash in cloth diapering, regardless
29. After reading this article, you can’t help but check your favorite cloth nappy sites. Thought so. Reading this article made you want to buy more diapers, didn’t it? A sure sign of an obsession
30. You read this article and you have a few of your own tell-tale cloth diapering addiction signs to add. Go on, tell us what we’ve missed off the list.

Life as a cloth diaper addict

When you start cloth diapering, life can be pretty expensive but always colorful. Whether you love cloth diapering because of its environmental benefits or simply because the diapers look cute, you’re not alone in loving them.

Don’t forget to share this article with the other mamas in your circle who are cloth diapering addicts. If you don’t have any of those, you really need to find your tribe!

There are plenty of cloth diapering mamas out there looking for like-minded friends. Try posting on cloth diaper groups to see if anybody is local to you.

Want to read more about cloth diapers?

Check out 10 Things I Love About Cloth Nappies for an in-depth look into the mind of a cloth diaper fanatic.

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