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Friday, April 22, 2011

How to Wash Cloth Diapers

Perhaps the biggest reason I did not use cloth diapers sooner is because you have to wash them. Duh. Anyways, it's really not as bad as it sounds. Pretty much the worst part is actually changing the diaper and you kinda have to do that whether you use cloth diapers or disposable diapers.



Just to make it simple I thought I'd share the process with those of you that are interested. just for the record, it's best to follow your manufacturers directions.
Dirty Diaper Storage

Step 1: Store diaper till washing day. (If it is poopy, you will need to shake the poop into the toilet. Breastfed baby poop will wash out easily and doesn't need to be removed.)

Step 2: Empty diapers into washer. If you have a diaper pail liner you can wash it with the diapers.

Step 3: Cold rinse to remove residues.

Step 4: Hot wash and add detergent. No fabric softeners (they will leave a build up that affects absorbancy.)

Step 5: Second risnse (if necessary)

Step 6: Dry- Line dry or place in dryer.

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Tips
~Keep diapers in a sealed container till wash day
~Dry pail, less smell
~Many manufacturers recommend placing covers in the dryer every now and then to "seal" any small holes in the waterproofing layers.
~Sunlight is a great, natural whitener
~Vinegar in the rinse cycle will remove soap residues, neutralize urine odors and remove stains. Only use 2 Tb spoons though!

Related Posts
The Cloth Diaper Experiment
Cloth Diaper Update

5 comments:

  1. I loved this! I've been really thinking about switching to cloth diapers...where did you buy yours and how many would you recommend I buy?

    I'm following your blog! :)

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  2. Welcome Jessica! I bought our diapers from Kawaii Baby. I have enough diapers to last a couple of days (about 18.) You can read more about our family and cloth diapers. I added couple of links after the tips section, "Related Post." Good luck!

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  3. Yeah, that whole washing thing is what did me in as far as using cloth! Between being laundry lazy, having a crappy dryer and no clothes line, it wasn't pretty!

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  4. Hey Tracy! Just got your message on Bloggy Moms. Love your site. Thanks for sharing about cloth diapers. I had always been uneducated about them so thanks for the info! Would love for you to check out my blog @ www.inspiredliving-kayla.blogspot.com ! God Bless

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  5. THANK YOU! There are so many sites with 101 different ways to wash cloth diapers. You made it simple. Now I just need to stop my Amazon Mom shipment of disposable diapers and start using all of the cloth diapers I already own :)

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