The Cloth Option’s Free Cloth Diaper Distribution Program

 

   Did you know, that if you are the caregiver of a young child and are struggling to pay for single-use diapers, there is a company called The Cloth Option, and they encourage people to apply to their program to try their reusable diapers! This is an amazing way to help each other out when you have little ones that need diapering. Continue reading for info taken from their site and shared below:

How does it work?

   The Cloth Option’s free cloth diaper distribution program is available to qualifying families who complete the TCO application online or in person. Our program is available within the United States, U.S. Territories, and to U.S. Military families stationed abroad. We help families who are experiencing diaper need to switch to reusable diapers, by providing an initial loaned supply of cloth diapers.

   Newborn diapers are distributed as a loan and must be returned to the program before the next size up can be provided. Loans of larger sizes may be kept for as long as your family needs them, and then returned back to TCO.

   Once you are able to build your own stash of cloth diapers, return the TCO diapers so that they can be provided to another family in need. This helps ensure that we can continue to expand the TCO network and help other families experiencing diaper need.

   If you are already cloth diapering and have enough diapers to use cloth full time with daily washing, we are glad to provide you with support on your cloth diaper journey in the form of information and advice. Children who are three years old are approved only with accompanying documentation of medical needs resulting in extended diapering.

How many cloth diapers do I get?

   Approved families receive a starting cloth diaper stash. Newborns receive 20 cloth diaper changes, infants 15 changes, and potty training toddlers 10 changes. This is enough diapers to use cloth full time with daily washing. Cloth diapers distributed through this program may be new or gently used, and we work to include a variety of styles so that you can try them and see what works for you. We also try to provide a supply that works best based on your access to a washing machine.

How do I get the diapers?

   If there is a TCO advocate nearby, they will contact you to schedule a time to give the diapers to you once you complete the application process. If you don’t live near a local TCO advocate, we will ship the diapers to you. You may apply online, or if there is a TCO advocate nearby, you may be able to apply directly with them.

   Visit The Cloth Diaper.org to see what kind of documents are needed to apply, and to gather more information to be a part of this journey. Make sure you spread the word for other parents and caregivers so they can join if interested too!