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Financial Considerations
These costs are based upon Australian data, collected in June 2003.
Full-time disposable nappy system
Prices vary depending on store purchased from and brand used. 0 - 4yrs
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Newborn 50 per week - 50 Nappies @ 40c each = $20/week = $1040/year
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3 months + 40 per week - 40 Nappies @ 50c each = $20/week
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50 biodegradable liners - 1pkt/ fortnight @6.95 for 3yrs $542
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1 year toddler night nappies @ 65c each = $232
Total cost for full-time disposables with 1 year of toddler night nappies and biodegradable nappy liners = $3894
Total cost for full-time disposables for two children would be a total of $7,788
Full-time square cloth nappies for 3 years with some fitted nappies for outings using earth-friendly detergents and quality fitted nappy covers
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10 Muslin or Flannelette for newborns $70
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24 Terry Towelling Nappies for newborn to 3 yrs $60
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24 cloth nappy liners (optional) $72
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6 Snappy closures to hold nappy on or 24 nappy pins $30
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12 nappy covers all sizes @ $15 ea $180
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Earth-friendly detergents and nappy soak @ $2.60/week $408
Subtotal $820*
Optional Extras
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6 fitted-cloth nappies & liners for outings $113.70
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50 biodegradable nappy liners per fortnight $538
Total $1472*
Most of these items can be re-used on a second child, additional covers and closures and detergents will be required at a cost of $618 per child. This cost is spread over 3 years at $3.96/week.