Start a Diaper Delivery Business

Cloth diapers are healthier for the environment and your baby. The only problem with cloth diapers is you can't just take them off and throw them away. New parents may not feel like they have the time to soak and wash their newborns cloth diapers so they go with the disposable. If, however, there was a service available that did this for them, they would take advantage of it.

You will need:

*Brochure
*Biodegradable detergent
*Bleach
*Fabric softener
*Commercial washer and dryer

Step 1:
Make up a brochure announcing your service. Make sure the brochure compels parents to choose the cloth diapers because they are better for the environment. The brochure should also have a coupon for new customers. Once you get the customers they will most likely continue using you for at least two year so it is worth it to offer a discount for first time customers.

Step 2:
Take your brochures to the labor and delivery section of your hospital to be handed out to new mothers. Take some more to all of the local pediatricians offices and any clinics that service babies. You may even consider asking children's clothing store owners if you can hang your brochure in the window. This is how you will get your customers.

Step 3:
Buy your supplies. To start up a diaper delivery service you will need to purchase biodegradable detergent. This is because you are working on the environmental aspect of cloth diapers. You will need to use bleach to get the soiled diapers back to their original bright white. When you soak with bleach you will need to run the diapers through the rinse cycle more than once so that the bleach is completely washed free from the cloth. Use a fabric softener that is made for infants or for people with sensitive skin so that the cloth diapers smell fresh, but don't irritate the skin.

Step 4:
Use your household washer and dryer until your business builds up to the point that you need to purchase a commercial washer and dryer. During this time make sure you price the commercial washers and dryers so you can save up the money to buy one.

Step 5:
Create a schedule and have clients pick a day and time each week you will stop by to drop off the clean diapers and pick up the dirty ones. Try to schedule clients from the same area on the same day to save in gas money.

Step 6:
Consider having a supply of related items to sell on the side. You may want to have cloth diapers for sale, pins for the diapers, diaper pails, diaper pail trash bags, creams for rashes, or air fresheners. Many parents may just take advantage of buying these items from you while you are picking up the dirty diapers. It saves them from having to make a shopping trip and helps increase your potential income.

Tips:
*Hire an extra delivery person if you start to gain too many clients.

*Get a magnetic sign for your car with your contact information. This is a great way to continue advertising your diaper service for free.