Question: are cloth diapers cheaper in the long run?
Answer: Kaeding estimates that disposable diapers are 25 to 30 cents each, while her cloth diaper inserts run about 7 cents a diaper. Using about seven diapers a day, that is a savings of about $1.50 to $2 a day using cloth diapers. ... There are the upfront costs to get cloth diapering going.