Comments on: The Cost Of An Item Is More Than Just The Sticker Price http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:21 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Yvette http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-65859 Yvette Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:45:01 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-65859 Pamers are the BEST diapers but if you have a couple of kids in diapers at the same it's just not feasible. I find that Walmarts Parents Choice diapers are just as good as Luvs (not Pampers)which was good enough for my boys. They did have a few "blow outs" but after I went up a size that problem was eliminated. I think many of you are being too hard on Trent. If he feels that Pampers are the best for HIS family, then who are we to say otherwise? We should all do what's best for OUR families. Pamers are the BEST diapers but if you have a couple of kids in diapers at the same it’s just not feasible. I find that Walmarts Parents Choice diapers are just as good as Luvs (not Pampers)which was good enough for my boys. They did have a few “blow outs” but after I went up a size that problem was eliminated. I think many of you are being too hard on Trent. If he feels that Pampers are the best for HIS family, then who are we to say otherwise? We should all do what’s best for OUR families.

]]> By: Gene http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-49277 Gene Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:57:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-49277 I don't know what is wrong with all of your kids! We have used cheap diapers with all three of our children, and haven't had the kinds of experiences described here. We find name-brand diapers to be a huge waste of money. Guess we'll just count our blessings (and our dimes--one every diaper change at least!). I don’t know what is wrong with all of your kids! We have used cheap diapers with all three of our children, and haven’t had the kinds of experiences described here. We find name-brand diapers to be a huge waste of money. Guess we’ll just count our blessings (and our dimes–one every diaper change at least!).

]]> By: Jimbo the Great http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-37690 Jimbo the Great Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:34:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-37690 I would have to agree on the diapers. I've tried buying small packs of other, less costly brands and they just don't hold up to the same abuse that pampers do. In fact the only problem I've ever had with them was when our baby was on an antibiotic and was having really bad BMs. A garbage bag and duct tape couldn't have held those things. Jimbo the Great I would have to agree on the diapers. I’ve tried buying small packs of other, less costly brands and they just don’t hold up to the same abuse that pampers do. In fact the only problem I’ve ever had with them was when our baby was on an antibiotic and was having really bad BMs. A garbage bag and duct tape couldn’t have held those things.
Jimbo the Great

]]> By: MrsC http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-36435 MrsC Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:43:11 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-36435 For all you cloth diaper proponents: even though I am a disposable diaper customer, I have always assumed that cloth diapers were more environmentally friendly than plastic. Turns out, that's not entirely true. Increased energy consumption to run washers and dryers and the tremendous amount of water you use to wash cloth diapers, not to mention the quantities of detergent (whether "natural" or not, they are all a chemical of some kind) makes cloth diapers as much of a drain on the earth as disposables. So if that's your only reason for using them, I'd reconsider. For all you cloth diaper proponents: even though I am a disposable diaper customer, I have always assumed that cloth diapers were more environmentally friendly than plastic. Turns out, that’s not entirely true. Increased energy consumption to run washers and dryers and the tremendous amount of water you use to wash cloth diapers, not to mention the quantities of detergent (whether “natural” or not, they are all a chemical of some kind) makes cloth diapers as much of a drain on the earth as disposables. So if that’s your only reason for using them, I’d reconsider.

]]> By: Ted Valentine http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35234 Ted Valentine Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:51:04 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35234 We buy the least expensive diapers. We very rarely have problems with rashes or blowouts. Both of those problems are almost always a product of not changing your kid when they're dirty, not the diaper. The only real difference in the Pampers and store brand diapers is the cartoon characters are cooler on the Pampers. We buy the least expensive diapers. We very rarely have problems with rashes or blowouts. Both of those problems are almost always a product of not changing your kid when they’re dirty, not the diaper.

The only real difference in the Pampers and store brand diapers is the cartoon characters are cooler on the Pampers.

]]> By: Vince http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35217 Vince Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:10:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35217 We, my wife and I, have tried and tried and tried to get this point across to my sister. Sometimes you pay more up front cause the darn thing will last! Argh! We also grew tired of another friend who was always complaining about thier car (won't mention brand so no flaming) having this problem and that problem. And when they got a new one (same brand) more of the same problems. Now they traded in - for another of the same brand! They ask us about our cars (um...no brand here) which we have had for nearly 300,000 miles together but cost about 30% more than thier problem cars. They said they can't afford to put that much out. I said we couldn't afford as much downtime. We, my wife and I, have tried and tried and tried to get this point across to my sister. Sometimes you pay more up front cause the darn thing will last! Argh! We also grew tired of another friend who was always complaining about thier car (won’t mention brand so no flaming) having this problem and that problem. And when they got a new one (same brand) more of the same problems. Now they traded in – for another of the same brand! They ask us about our cars (um…no brand here) which we have had for nearly 300,000 miles together but cost about 30% more than thier problem cars. They said they can’t afford to put that much out. I said we couldn’t afford as much downtime.

]]> By: Mardee http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35176 Mardee Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:07:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35176 I had to laugh at this - my daughter is in her late 20's now, but when she was little, as a single parent, I had very little money so I scrimped and saved. Right after she was born, I was on a diaper panel at P&G and received them for free. However, when the panel was over, I couldn't afford Pampers so I bought the cheaper kind and was perfectly happy. Looking back, there were very few blowouts and/or diaper rash incidents - she was totally breast-fed until she was 10 months old, which may have had something to do with it. Sure, there were some - but if someone had asked me at that time to pay almost $900 so I could avoid them, I would have laughed hysterically. I guess this post is in keeping with your other one today - about how money is relative. :) I had to laugh at this – my daughter is in her late 20’s now, but when she was little, as a single parent, I had very little money so I scrimped and saved. Right after she was born, I was on a diaper panel at P&G and received them for free. However, when the panel was over, I couldn’t afford Pampers so I bought the cheaper kind and was perfectly happy. Looking back, there were very few blowouts and/or diaper rash incidents – she was totally breast-fed until she was 10 months old, which may have had something to do with it. Sure, there were some – but if someone had asked me at that time to pay almost $900 so I could avoid them, I would have laughed hysterically. I guess this post is in keeping with your other one today – about how money is relative. :)

]]> By: Lisa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35076 Lisa Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:37:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35076 When mine was in diapers we used disposable. I remember parents having preferences then and I hear people at work passionately discussing which is better even now 13 years later. I came to the conclusion that babies bodies are built slightly different (fat, skinny, chubby, ect.). These differences contributed to the success/failure of different brands. When mine was tiny I mostly used pampers, but as he got older I tried a Kmart brand for free and they were just as good for a lot less so I switched. However, if I had had problems at night as discribed by others here I would have bought a bag of pampers for night time use and Kmart for day use. I have little brand loyalty and am/was always open to possibilities. Blending approaches can save alot of money, it doesn't always have to be either/or. When mine was in diapers we used disposable. I remember parents having preferences then and I hear people at work passionately discussing which is better even now 13 years later. I came to the conclusion that babies bodies are built slightly different (fat, skinny, chubby, ect.). These differences contributed to the success/failure of different brands. When mine was tiny I mostly used pampers, but as he got older I tried a Kmart brand for free and they were just as good for a lot less so I switched. However, if I had had problems at night as discribed by others here I would have bought a bag of pampers for night time use and Kmart for day use. I have little brand loyalty and am/was always open to possibilities. Blending approaches can save alot of money, it doesn’t always have to be either/or.

]]> By: FrugalWorld.com http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35067 FrugalWorld.com Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:09:25 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35067 My daughter just got potty-trained this week. She took to it really well actually, and I certainly won't miss the cost (or the changing, which actually wasn't too bad until she was learning to swing and "legs out, lets in" became the changing mantra). We were determined to use cloth diapers too, being Frugal and all, but that never really took for some reason. I think in the first couple of weeks we were just so exhausted that we sort of fell into a "some thing are just worth the cost" mode. When you start to put it into terms like $800 over two years though... ouch. My daughter just got potty-trained this week. She took to it really well actually, and I certainly won’t miss the cost (or the changing, which actually wasn’t too bad until she was learning to swing and “legs out, lets in” became the changing mantra). We were determined to use cloth diapers too, being Frugal and all, but that never really took for some reason. I think in the first couple of weeks we were just so exhausted that we sort of fell into a “some thing are just worth the cost” mode.

When you start to put it into terms like $800 over two years though… ouch.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35023 Rachel Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:54:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35023 Trent is right about factoring in your time, comfort level, etc.. I am a huge fan of Amy Dacyczyn, the Tightwad Gazette. Her books were what first got me into frugal living. Amy grows most of her own vegetables and cans them. She highly recommends this as a way to cut your food costs, but lets take some things into consideration. She lives in Maine where the summers are mild. I live in Florida, grew up here and spent a lot of my childhood summers with relatives in Alabama. I picked vegetable everywhere I went. I shelled peas and beans until my fingers were sore. Is the taste superior? You bet!! But fast forward thirty years, I am no longer 10 years old and this Florida heat gets to me. I also have some problems with my joints and laboring in a garden would not help that condition at all. I do not have free well water, I live in a small town, and I have to pay for the water usage. Also we are in draught conditions at present. so I look at it this way, I can pay $1.00 for a can of green beans at Publix, .50 for a can at Wal-mart, or .37 for a can at Save-A-Lot. They all taste the same to me, Del Monte, Green Giant, and the save a lot brand. So this is pretty much a no-brainer. Whenever I am in Save A lot I buy several cans. Now that summer is here, I do enjoy stopping by the local fruit and vegetable markets for some fresh things, it is a real treat. But gardening at this point in my life is not really an option. I'm sure I could do it, after all it is something I am familiar with, and one day I might. But for now I am sticking with buying the best deals I can get at the supermarket. Trent is right about factoring in your time, comfort level, etc.. I am a huge fan of Amy Dacyczyn, the Tightwad Gazette. Her books were what first got me into frugal living. Amy grows most of her own vegetables and cans them. She highly recommends this as a way to cut your food costs, but lets take some things into consideration. She lives in Maine where the summers are mild. I live in Florida, grew up here and spent a lot of my childhood summers with relatives in Alabama. I picked vegetable everywhere I went. I shelled peas and beans until my fingers were sore. Is the taste superior? You bet!! But fast forward thirty years, I am no longer 10 years old and this Florida heat gets to me. I also have some problems with my joints and laboring in a garden would not help that condition at all. I do not have free well water, I live in a small town, and I have to pay for the water usage. Also we are in draught conditions at present. so I look at it this way, I can pay $1.00 for a can of green beans at Publix, .50 for a can at Wal-mart, or .37 for a can at Save-A-Lot. They all taste the same to me, Del Monte, Green Giant, and the save a lot brand. So this is pretty much a no-brainer. Whenever I am in Save A lot I buy several cans. Now that summer is here, I do enjoy stopping by the local fruit and vegetable markets for some fresh things, it is a real treat. But gardening at this point in my life is not really an option. I’m sure I could do it, after all it is something I am familiar with, and one day I might. But for now I am sticking with buying the best deals I can get at the supermarket.

]]> By: 60 in 3 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35015 60 in 3 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:31:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35015 Tyler, the point is that even landfill has costs. It's not some endless hole in the ground that things disappear into. You pay taxes to keep landfills running. You pay taxes to keep garbage services running. You pay garbage fees to keep the garbage trucks running to your house. All of these fees add up. Also, landfills are not invisible objects that have no effect on their surroundings. Landfills emit gases, they emit smells that decrease property value and they can leech chemicals and pollution into groundwater and nearby creeks or rivers. These are all called hidden costs. They're costs you don't associate with the item you're buying but are still indirectly caused by it. So keep them in mind next time you're making a purchasing decision. Gal Tyler, the point is that even landfill has costs. It’s not some endless hole in the ground that things disappear into. You pay taxes to keep landfills running. You pay taxes to keep garbage services running. You pay garbage fees to keep the garbage trucks running to your house. All of these fees add up.

Also, landfills are not invisible objects that have no effect on their surroundings. Landfills emit gases, they emit smells that decrease property value and they can leech chemicals and pollution into groundwater and nearby creeks or rivers.

These are all called hidden costs. They’re costs you don’t associate with the item you’re buying but are still indirectly caused by it. So keep them in mind next time you’re making a purchasing decision.

Gal

]]> By: Jim Lippard http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-35001 Jim Lippard Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:00:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-35001 Dorky Dad made almost the same exact point I came to the comments to make, but I'll make it again anyway. We go through a vacuum cleaner every couple of years or so, and have two at all times because one often needs to go in for repair--probably because we have three dogs, and they do a lot of shedding. We've always used $150-$200 vacuum cleaners, but after my mother-in-law's experience with Dyson, we picked up a DC21 Stowaway (we got 20% off via walletbuddy.com). Her Dyson has gone 5 years so far without a problem--if we can make it to four, we'll be ahead of the game. Dorky Dad made almost the same exact point I came to the comments to make, but I’ll make it again anyway. We go through a vacuum cleaner every couple of years or so, and have two at all times because one often needs to go in for repair–probably because we have three dogs, and they do a lot of shedding. We’ve always used $150-$200 vacuum cleaners, but after my mother-in-law’s experience with Dyson, we picked up a DC21 Stowaway (we got 20% off via walletbuddy.com). Her Dyson has gone 5 years so far without a problem–if we can make it to four, we’ll be ahead of the game.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34988 Kathy Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:29:12 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34988 Before we switched to cloth, we used Cruisers. I had friends who used the generics who always talked about how much more they "saved" than we did. Then I asked one of them to keep track of how many diapers they used and I would do the same, then we would compare the costs. (Our kids were born within four days of each other, so age differences were minimal.) They used so many more diapers than we did, because of blowouts and just because they are simply not as absorbent. We still spent a small amount more on the Cruisers than they did, but it wasn't the 15 cents that it might appear to be on the outside. Between coupons and a sale that brought the price of the Cruisers down and their increased use, they saved about 4 cents per. They also did nastier laundry than I did (poo blowouts) and spent more time and trouble than I did. Even so, we switched to cloth soon after, and we're much happier with that. Before we switched to cloth, we used Cruisers. I had friends who used the generics who always talked about how much more they “saved” than we did.

Then I asked one of them to keep track of how many diapers they used and I would do the same, then we would compare the costs. (Our kids were born within four days of each other, so age differences were minimal.)

They used so many more diapers than we did, because of blowouts and just because they are simply not as absorbent. We still spent a small amount more on the Cruisers than they did, but it wasn’t the 15 cents that it might appear to be on the outside. Between coupons and a sale that brought the price of the Cruisers down and their increased use, they saved about 4 cents per.

They also did nastier laundry than I did (poo blowouts) and spent more time and trouble than I did.

Even so, we switched to cloth soon after, and we’re much happier with that.

]]> By: Diana http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34975 Diana Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:36:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34975 Financially and practically speaking, Trent, (putting the environmental opinions aside) I couldn't agree with you more regarding the quality of the diaper being a huge factor in deciding what brand/type to buy. Financially and practically speaking, Trent, (putting the environmental opinions aside) I couldn’t agree with you more regarding the quality of the diaper being a huge factor in deciding what brand/type to buy.

]]> By: Tyler http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34937 Tyler Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:32:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34937 I am not angry at all. Just using stern words to express my view. No anger though. David, we have to bury trash anyway so what is the matter with diapers (fact: diapers degrade in 100 years) when they are in the ground where we can't see them?!? For me, I'm an avid outdoorsmen and hunter and do care about the environment greatly - God created this Earth and I want to keep it clean just like you. I just don't want to see pollution. If it's kept in a controlled landfill, I see no problems with it. All I am saying, I am not angry at all. Just using stern words to express my view. No anger though. David, we have to bury trash anyway so what is the matter with diapers (fact: diapers degrade in 100 years) when they are in the ground where we can’t see them?!? For me, I’m an avid outdoorsmen and hunter and do care about the environment greatly – God created this Earth and I want to keep it clean just like you. I just don’t want to see pollution. If it’s kept in a controlled landfill, I see no problems with it. All I am saying,

]]> By: Adam http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34935 Adam Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:29:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34935 Yeah, we went with cloth. We got our stuff on eBay, washed it our selves, air dried it. Our three kids didn't seem to mind - no diaper rash. We saved thousands over the time we diapered, both from the re-usability of the diapering equipment, and from the early toilet training - when kids know they're wet in a cloth diaper, they're more receptive to learning the toilet skill. Another benefit of cloth diapers is you don't have to pay someone to throw them away after a single use. That garbage fee costs a lot over time, in the form of higher per-bag removal fees, and higher taxes as the landfills fill up with human waste filled disposables (which are #3 in terms of volume of landfill space consumed), and new ones must be established - this takes money too. Disposable diapers are good for traveling, but when you are home, cloth diapers are, at least for me, the clear economic choice. Yeah, we went with cloth. We got our stuff on eBay, washed it our selves, air dried it. Our three kids didn’t seem to mind – no diaper rash. We saved thousands over the time we diapered, both from the re-usability of the diapering equipment, and from the early toilet training – when kids know they’re wet in a cloth diaper, they’re more receptive to learning the toilet skill.

Another benefit of cloth diapers is you don’t have to pay someone to throw them away after a single use. That garbage fee costs a lot over time, in the form of higher per-bag removal fees, and higher taxes as the landfills fill up with human waste filled disposables (which are #3 in terms of volume of landfill space consumed), and new ones must be established – this takes money too.

Disposable diapers are good for traveling, but when you are home, cloth diapers are, at least for me, the clear economic choice.

]]> By: FamilyFinanceBlog http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34936 FamilyFinanceBlog Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:29:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34936 When making large purchases, after doing all of the research footwork, I've always purchased just above the level I'm comfortable at. I've never been unhappy with my choices, even though initial costs may be higher. Those times when I haven't followed my own advice, I've often been sorry to get poor quality stuff. When making large purchases, after doing all of the research footwork, I’ve always purchased just above the level I’m comfortable at. I’ve never been unhappy with my choices, even though initial costs may be higher. Those times when I haven’t followed my own advice, I’ve often been sorry to get poor quality stuff.

]]> By: Sick of Debt http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34933 Sick of Debt Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:17:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34933 We have the same mindset with dishwasher detergent. We recently installed a dishwasher in our house and were using the Aldi brand to save money, but the problem we had was that our dishes weren't getting clean. We ended up trying different brands and found a generic at a higher-end store that worked great for us. We have the same mindset with dishwasher detergent. We recently installed a dishwasher in our house and were using the Aldi brand to save money, but the problem we had was that our dishes weren’t getting clean. We ended up trying different brands and found a generic at a higher-end store that worked great for us.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34931 Michelle Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:12:51 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34931 I've been a nanny for 6 1/2 years, taking care of many infants/toddlers and changing hundreds and hundreds of diapers of all different brands. Pampers Swaddlers/Cruisers are absolutely the BEST diapers out there. In fact, when I started reading The Simple Dollar months ago, I literally cheered when I read Trent's original diaper article. I've seen parents switch from Pampers to some store brand to save some money...their son had a diaper explosion SO bad that he was covered from neck to toes with poop! It took 2 of us to hold him, our arms outstretched, and hose him down in the bathtub. I knew another family that bought cheap diapers and had to put their sons in 2 diapers every night to sleep to prevent leaks. Is that really worth it? I've NEVER had an issue with the premium Pampers. I'm years away from having kids of my own, but my husband has already been informed that we'll be using Swaddlers/Cruisers exclusively. After hearing my horror stories, he's more than happy to agree. I’ve been a nanny for 6 1/2 years, taking care of many infants/toddlers and changing hundreds and hundreds of diapers of all different brands. Pampers Swaddlers/Cruisers are absolutely the BEST diapers out there. In fact, when I started reading The Simple Dollar months ago, I literally cheered when I read Trent’s original diaper article. I’ve seen parents switch from Pampers to some store brand to save some money…their son had a diaper explosion SO bad that he was covered from neck to toes with poop! It took 2 of us to hold him, our arms outstretched, and hose him down in the bathtub. I knew another family that bought cheap diapers and had to put their sons in 2 diapers every night to sleep to prevent leaks. Is that really worth it? I’ve NEVER had an issue with the premium Pampers. I’m years away from having kids of my own, but my husband has already been informed that we’ll be using Swaddlers/Cruisers exclusively. After hearing my horror stories, he’s more than happy to agree.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/comment-page-1/#comment-34930 Laurie Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:12:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/06/14/the-cost-of-an-item-is-more-than-just-the-sticker-price/#comment-34930 I have to say I believe that everyone should use what works for them. I love whitecloud diapers from Walmart. When my daughter was born we also tried every brand of diapers out there. All of them, including pampers, luvs, huggies leaked or left red marks on her legs (yes they were the right size) We finally tried whitecloud and they worked great. Sometimes you just have to try everything until you find what is right for you no matter what the cost. Right now she is potty trained during the day but, we are still working on nighttime. She wears only pullups for night, no other brand works for us. What ever it takes to keep your sanity is worth the extra money!! Also I agree with Kim about the two years in diapers being off. My oldest was a little over 3 when she was completely out of diapers. My youngest is 2 and she has no interest in potty training at all. I have to say I believe that everyone should use what works for them. I love whitecloud diapers from Walmart. When my daughter was born we also tried every brand of diapers out there. All of them, including pampers, luvs, huggies leaked or left red marks on her legs (yes they were the right size) We finally tried whitecloud and they worked great. Sometimes you just have to try everything until you find what is right for you no matter what the cost. Right now she is potty trained during the day but, we are still working on nighttime. She wears only pullups for night, no other brand works for us. What ever it takes to keep your sanity is worth the extra money!!

Also I agree with Kim about the two years in diapers being off. My oldest was a little over 3 when she was completely out of diapers. My youngest is 2 and she has no interest in potty training at all.

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