Lead
Diapers are a constant from birth until somewhere around age two or three. The standard narrative — start with tape-style, move to pull-ups — is treated as a given, yet plenty of families use cloth throughout, or switch mid-route for cost, skin, or environmental reasons.
Most of the information parents encounter falls into two categories: manufacturer claims and unanchored anxiety. This article works through four dimensions that actually matter — skin irritation, absorbency, environmental load, and practical usability — using peer-reviewed research and government-agency data rather than marketing copy.