Cloth Diaper Malaysia – Natural & Eco-Friendly Living, Why Not!?

You already feel that your decision to Cloth Diaper will save you money in the long-term. Yes, this is true. They are reusable and definitely cheaper than buying disposable diapers for 3 years until you child is potty trained. If you want to save even more when you Cloth Diaper, you have to know how to be a smart and savvy Cloth Diaper shopper. If you are on a tight budget, every Ringgit counts! For that matter, anyone can make use of these pointers so they can avoid spending unnecessarily.

Here are some tips to how you can save money when shopping for Cloth Diapers:

1) Research Before Buying

• Whatever it is, don’t rush into buying a certain brand or type without getting to know their basics first. Ask around, read up and survey before buying!
• Evaluate your budget, and decide how much you are willing to spend and stick to it.
• The whole point is to make the best of your money, if you want your money’s worth, make sure you know well what you’re buying.

2) Don’t buy many  Cloth Diapers at once

• Buy a few brands or types of CDs at a time. Try them out first to see whether they are suitable for your baby’s needs and yours.
• If you are satisfied with the ones you’ve bought, you can always buy more later, there is no rush!
• This is to avoid wasting money buying unsuitable type/brand of Cloth Diapers. You never know, you baby might not fit them well or might be allergic to the material.

3) Be Realistic!

• Don’t overindulge. Yes, I know sometimes all those Cloth Diaper clolours and designs are too cute to resist. However, stick to what your budget can afford.
• Buy function over all else. The main purpose is to look for Cloth Diapers which have a good fit, will not leak and is well-suited to your needs. Colours and patterns should come later.

4) Buy Local

• Obviously, Cloth Diapers from the Malaysian vendors, shops and makers are cheaper compared to imported or overseas ones. However, be cautious. If it is too cheap, it might be of low quality and might not be worth buying in the first place.
• Many local brands have good reviews and their own fans. Sometimes, the quality can be as good as the imported ones. Talk to other users to find out more.

5) Buy Preloved/Second Hand

• Diapers Asia forum is a good place to look for second hand Cloth Diapers and accessories which are available at cheaper prices than buying new ones.
• Visit the many Malaysian CD Moms often to check out if they put up any of their preloved CDs up for sale on their blogs.
• Make sure you enquire about the condition of the Cloth Diapers before buying. Ask for pictures, usage, any faults, etc before deciding to buy.
• Make sure you establish a good relationship with the seller. You want to buy from a reliable source. Sometimes, bargaining is also ok

6) Swap/Exchange

• You can also swap or exchange Cloth Diapers with other users whose babies have outgrown their CDs or find that they’re not so suitable for them.
• Refer also to the above links and pointers to find out where and how you can do so.

7) Enter Giveaways & Contests

• Keep yourself updated to Cloth Diaper blogshops, e-shops or vendors to catch up on any giveaways or contests that they might organize.
• Most of these are easy to participate and you might stand a high chance of winning free Cloth Diapers or accessories if you’re lucky!
• Cloth Diaper Malaysia also updates you about current contests and giveaways, so make sure you visit often!

8 ) Look for Deals

• Once you have decided which brand/type of Cloth Diaper is suitable, look around for the best promotions, sales or bargains.
• Sometimes e-shops/vendors provide Cloth Diaper packages where you can buy an amount of CDs at a cheaper unit price.
• Always look out for discounts, free shipping, clearance sales, promotions, etc. Even a 5% discount or RM6 off shipping is money saved!

QUESTION: Do you currently follow any of these pointers when you shop for your Cloth Diapers? Or do you fall prey to buying all the cute and colourful Cloth Diapers each time instead? I know, it is SO tempting