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Diaper Math

The cost of raising a child today is $233,610 – excluding the cost of college – for a middle-income family, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Source:  USA Today

 Diapers account for a hefty chunk of that $233,610!  

 Evie and I tried various types of diapers before settling on Pampers.  The most important test was the BLOWOUT!  For the new Dads, this is when your child has a bowel movement that escapes the confines of the diaper.  Yes, call for back-up!  

 Pampers were given to us at the hospital and have a detector that lets you know when your child is wet (yes, they thought of everything!).  Also, family and friends mostly gave us Pampers at my Pamper Party.  Men, make sure you have a Pamper Party.  Invite your friends, coworkers, - any soul with a heartbeat - to bring you diapers.  You'll reciprocate the favor later!

 I teach my students about Unit Price.  Unit Price = Price/Unit.  In this case, the unit will be a diaper.  Using this formula will allow you to find the best price for the type of diapers you want for your child.

 The following example represents Edinburg, TX in June 2018:

 Pampers Swaddlers (Size:  Newborn)

 Sam's Club:  $39.98/162 Pampers = $0.25/Pamper
*requires Sam's Club membership

 Amazon:  $41.10/222 Pampers = $0.19/Pamper
*requires Amazon Prime membership

 Walmart:  $33.88/128 Pampers = $0.27/Pamper

 Evie and I bought our Pampers at Walmart (we did not have a Sam's Club membership or Amazon Prime when we had our first child).  The comparison above shows that Amazon has the best deal, but you would have to factor in the cost of membership.  Some people these days already have Amazon Prime (we enjoy free shipping, Amazon Music, and Amazon Video).  Amazon is amazing!  One time, I bought Pampers for my cousin's Pamper Party, and had them shipped to his house about a day before the party.  Done!  (drops pacifier)

 Every penny counts!  Look for a coupon!  Do the math!

 Please comment about the brand of diapers you use/used and where you found the best deal.

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