Taking care of your diapers
Cloth diapers should be washed in hot water with 1/6 - 1/4 the
recommended amount of detergent. Using too much detergent will make
rinsing it all out difficult and detergent build up is one of the two
the most common causes of leaking pocket diapers, using free and clear
or natural soap based based detergents is the other most common cause of
leaking diapers. Use only regular detergents not free and clear
detergents, detergents containing plant based ingredients have a
tendency to build up on fleece causing repelling stay dry diapers. If
your baby has sensitive skin and store brand detergents are causing
problems try Allens Naturally it is a gentle detergent that works great
on all types of diapers. It is very concentrated, so while it may seem
like a more costly detergent it lasts for a very long time. It's easy to
add more than you need so using a soap pump dispenser makes dispensing
the right amount much easier.
These detergents work well. If your baby has very sensitive skin the
first 3 on the list are better choices.
- Allen’s Naturally
- Country Save
- Norwex
- Tide
- Sunlight
- Cheer
- Gain
The following detergents are often reported for causing leaking
troubles and rashes we suggest switching to a recommended brand if you
are experiencing problems with leaks or rashes.
- Claudia's Choices
- Nature clean
- Bio-vert
- Wonderwash
- La parisienne bio
- Kirkland (cosco brand)
- Tide Free and Clear
If you experience leaks try switching detergents or adding less and
rinsing more. If you have a front load washing machine and are having
difficulties rinsing the diapers try using the delicate cycle, it helps
to rinse the diapers by adding more water than the other cycles.
Cloth diapers can be dried in the dryer on medium heat or hung to dry.
If you hang dry your diapers and notice that the waterproof fabric is no
longer functioning 100% throw them in the dryer, the heat will refresh
the waterproof fabric.
Diaper rash creams tend to leave a greasy coating on the diapers making
them repel be sure to use liners to keep your diapers functioning
properly.
