You Get What You Pay For

We were out of diapers yesterday, so I went to Wal-Mart to get us some more.  I am continually astounded at how much diapers cost.  I guess because they know they have you cornered, unless you actually have the time and diligence to use cloth diapers (which in my opinon cost just as much and are just as bad for the environment) or to do that crazy baby potty-training thing. 

Anyway, we have been loyal Pampers people from the beginning.  We tried Huggies, and just didn't like them.  I love me some Pampers.  But as I was in the diaper aisle yesterday, I noticed a box of 94 Pampers Size 2 was $19.  Then I saw I could get 94 Wal-Mart brand Parent's Choice diapers for $12.  We are a generic family, for the most part.  I love Publix brand stuff, and Thomas has been on Sam's choice Member's Mark formula since I quit breastfeeding.  We always tell Thomas, "if generic is good enough for us, it's good enough for you."  He gives us a big toothless grin like he understands. 

So I made the decision to give Parents Choice diapers a try and bought a 42 pack for $6.  I felt like I was getting a steal, so then in my logical world, I decided since I was planning on spending $20, I had $14 to play with, so I got Thomas a cute little outfit, some toilet paper, and me a coke for the road. 

Bad call on the parents choice.  Thomas went to sleep at 6:45 last night.  When he woke up at 4am to eat, and I went in his room to get him and change his diaper, I found that he leaked through his diaper, his pajamas, his sleep sack, and onto his sheets. 

I'm all for saving money, but not at the expense of dealing with a massive pee pee cleanup at 4am. 

Back to the Pampers effective today, and now I'm having buyer's remorse over the extra $14 I spent. 

At least that coke was good.