A large chemical plant in Japan that produces a fifth of the polymers (absorbable granules) for disposable nappies has gone up in flames.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/7752567/Nappy-shortage-feared-after-factory-fire
Apparently these polymers are already in short supply so it may be wise to consider your options before the big nappy crisis happens.
Should you stock up...just in case? OR move to cloth nappies?
In Australia it's coming up to summer so cloth is a viable option.
May be something to think about...
This enterprising Aussie mum set her own business up producing cloth nappies and now it's got an annual turnover of $600,000.
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/growing/how-the-bottom-line-led-to-big-success-20120909-25mb1.html
http://www.cushietushies.com.au/store/pc/home.asp
and my particular favourite is itti bitti, Miss Freya is a proud owner of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-R0Elq_mF-c#!
http://www.ittibitti.com.au/