Here is PLAN or so I thought....

I was talking to another mom today about CDing. She was saying they had planned on doing cloth but it is so much work and they where just lazy and went back to disposables. That made me wonder, "What was she doing that was so much work?" I hear that phrase a lot though. I must admit I was lazy about it when I first started. I seemed like such a hard thing to do and there is so much information on the net that conflicts that it all became overwhelming. Also I had those tried and trusted disposables on hand. My husband supported me using cloth but still used the the disposables when he changed the baby (turns out it was the Velcro factor for him and now we have velcro dipes for him to use). So we almost gave up then we ran out of disposables and available funds. So cloth is what we had. Cloth is what we did. Turns out it was easier than I had ever imagined. There really is no gross factor when you care for your diapers. Nothing worse than really streaked underwear and we all have seen that (come on admit it). Going out with CDers seemed daunting but really it was not that hard. Just remember a wet bag or you will get wetness and other stuff on your other diapers ( rookie mistake). CDing at night now that took some work and sometimes I have to adjust the absorption but it was not hard either. Honestly my LO would sleep in a wet diaper all night (and has on a rare occasion) if I did not check it at night. You have to just get rid of the seemed ease of disposables and find the routine and type of diaper that works for you. Once you have that you will find it is really not that hard and may even love your diapers. I sure do.




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The great wash debate

How to wash your diapers, now that is widely debated! What detergent,cold,hot,dryer, no dryer,high heat, low heat. Well you first you must prewash your diapers. For diapers of natural fibers(i.e. Hemp/cotton) you will want to wash them 3-5 times in hot water and dry and hot.This helps your diapers absorb properly.You will only need to prewash your polyester fibers once or twice, but do not prewash your natural fiber diapers with your poly diapers.Dry on warm or hot.Wool needs to hand washed in lukewarm water with wool wash.Line dry. Always use the proper detergent for all types materials. Once the prewashing is done you can wash most diapers together except wool.
Okay so now the diapers are ready and you have used them and are ready to clean them. So here is how to store and wash those diapers. First choose the right detergent. Here is a list of some faves.Allen's Naturally Powder /Liquid
Country Save Powder/Liquid
Planet Ultra Powder/Liquid
Planet 2X Ultra
Mountain Green Free & Clear
Mountain Green Free & Clear Baby
Tide Free ( it can cause a rash on some babies)
We also like Seventh generation free
and soap nuts ( great if you line dry) When using an HE washer use HE detergent.
Here are somethings when looking for the detergent for you. Avoid these things.
Natural soaps or anything that says soap
Dyes
Perfumes
Enzymes
Softeners
Fabric Enhancers
Optical Brighteners

Use half or less of the recommended amount of detergent on your diapers! Watch the second rinse has suds then you will want to use less detergent.
Soaking is not necessary for cloth diapers. You will want to remove the solids, but do not need to spray them or swish and dunk. Store your diaper in a well ventilated diaper pail ans wash your solids at least every other day.
Okay now let's wash. Set your washer to large or extra large.
Frist wash in clod with detergent to remove waste and fight stains. Next wash your diapers in hot to really clean them.Yo may need an extra rinse may be required to remove any lingering detergent. Hang dry or dry on warm/medium. You can use hot if you want on most types even PUL. Really the fabric is made for medical use. HOW DO YOU THINK THEY WASH AND DRY THEIR PRODUCTS AT THE HOSPITAL! Once per month at least use oxygen bleach in your hot wash cycle this will help sanitize and fight odors. This can also help strip out those nasty lingering suds.

Well this is how we recommend you wash your diapers. As you go you will find out what will work best for you. Go forth and clean your diapers with out fear.


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Cloth diapers are so much fun! They come in so many colors and designs now.They have velcro or snaps. You can have covers and prefold,You can have an All in one like a disposables only you don't throw these out. There are All in 2 and pockets too. You can have all natural fabrics, organic fabrics and some modern fabrics. You can buy a size for each stage or a One size. You can buy new or used. You can keep them forever,sale or even donate them. These are no longer your mom's cloth diaper. They are more functional and some are even less bulky. When you go out people will notice your baby and thier little fluffy bottoms. Some are curious and others ohh and ahh, and still others mention how gross they think it is. I tell them it is not any worse than potty training your toddler and maybe even less. Only my baby will and has noticed sooner when they are wet or about to pee. She is 14 months old. I love knowing while my friends are running to get more diapers I am simply washing mine for another day. I love how fresh they smell when I pull them out of dryer or off of the line. I love to see the stacks of colors and prints in my daughters diaper drawer. I love knowing they are as soft and comfortable for my daughter as a comfrotable pair of underwear. My daughter looks so cute in a little shirt and her PudderPals cloth diaper.

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