Rach
07-10-2006, 04:15 PM
Well I have been getting a lot of questions. So, I decided to post it publicly in case others were interested, plus some of the questions are repeats.
Q: Another diaper cleaning question: I read on the internet that with a dry pail method you just throw your newborn's diapers straight in.
A:Sometimes I rinsed out the NB diapers if there was a lot of poo. If it was just a stripe, I just threw it in the washer. This will work well as long as you are planning to bf. In general, it didn't stain, and when it did I used the sun-out method.
Q: With an older baby, you shake the poop into the toilet and then throw them in. Has that worked well for you in avoiding staining?
A: Yes, when the poo is solid, shake it into the toilet. You are supposed to do this with disposables, too, it's right there on every package! To rinse it further, you can use the tub, sink, or a diaper mini-shower/sprayer.
Q: Are there any alternatives to pins?
A: You shouldn't ever have to deal with pins! Get yourself a few Snappis!!!! You can also look up fitted diapers, which come with their own velcro, aplix, touchtape, or plastic snaps.
Q: How long do your Fuzzi Bunz last?
A: My Fuzzis have lasted pretty well and they are currently in use by my younger 2. I almost always air dry them to prolong the life of the diapers. Also, don't ever use bleach - it will kill the elastic.
Q: How do you sun out stains?
A: I know it sounds crazy, but hanging them out to dry in the sunshine really does remove stains, especially the nb poo stains. GONE. God, of course, made the best stain remover! Make sure you hang them out wet. You can also use vinegar or lemon juice to help.
Q: Do you rinse out the diapers in the toilet or somewhere else? You said that if there was just a stripe of NB poo you threw it in the washer. I assume that you meant that you threw it in after having it sit in the dry pail for a couple of days? And that didn't set the stain in?
A: correct! I rinse them in the toilet. (which I clean 5 days a week LOL) A few of my diapers have stains. Most are still in awesome shape, after over 2 years of use! Be warned that very colorful berries like blueberries and some types of diaper rash creme will stain your dipes.
Q: I was just thinking, is there any reason why I can't just fold a diaper over the baby and put on a cover over it without using pins to secure the diaper. Like for example a Dappi cover? Would that work?
A: Unfortunately, not with the 'plastic' pants (or nylon or rubber), the diaper would move, shift, fall off, and that will cause leaks.
There are some covers like Bummis that are designed to hold in a prefold diaper. They have strong velcro/aplix and a small pocket at the front and back tops to hold the ends of the diaper.
Q: What is your personal favorite diaper combination to use at home? Do you use CPF's, Snappis, and covers?
A: For the newborn stage, I liked fitted diapers or prefolds and Snappis. I liked the nylon diaper pants the best. After that, we just used the Fuzzi Bunz because both boys could wear the same size. EASY, but not as cute teehee.
Q: I was just wondering if you can tell me how many cloth diapers the adverage baby goes through in a day?
A: Newborns are going to go through about 10 diapers a day, sometimes more. Older babies anywhere from 6-10 diapers a day, depending on how heavy of a wetter your child is and how often you change him. Also, sometimes you will change their diaper and 10 minutes later they soil it, so there's 2 diapers in an hour, LOL.
Q: How do you handle the turn around time with washing? Do you have a set time to do the wash, and have a certain amount clean?
A: I have 30 diapers per child, and that seems to be an excellent number. I like to keep one in the car, a few in the diaper bag, then about 4-5 on hand at all times minimum. So if I see we only have 4 diapers left, I will make sure to start a load of wash. I don't have a set time to wash - I just do the wash when the basket gets full. Sometimes it's every day, sometimes every other. I have 2 kids in diapers. When I only had one, I'd wash every other day or every 3 days.
Q: Did you find it hard to keep on top of washing them?
A: Like all my chores, it ebbs and flows. I can tell you this though... it's much easier to run downstairs and start a load of laundry than it is to get 3 kids ready and go to the store, plus, you always buy more stuff at the store, so that saves money, too LOL.
Q: If I do go ahead how many fitted diapers should I order to start of with for when I bring the baby home?
A: I would order 6 to see if you like them. You might not like them, so you wouldn't want 2 dozen plus. You can wash them with the towels - NO FABRIC SOFTENER, to get a full load. Once you see what you like the best, I would get 30 total. You would probably need about 8-10 covers to be comfortable. A lot of times, especially in the newborn phase, I would just rinse out a cover in the sink and hang it to dry in the bathroom (right by the heater) or out on the line. You can re-use the covers a few times before washing them. Of course, I always wash it with detergent after a bm.
Q: DO you think with the costs of water and laundry powder and power they do save money?
A: For me, absolutely. I use liquid detergent, and only half the recommended amount, so $3.79 for the premium stuff does 64 loads of wash for me. We already do about 10 loads of laundry a week, so what's a few more. I did not notice a jump in power or water costs. It's way more costly to fill the kiddie pool. I also use cloth wipes, saving even more money.
Q: Another diaper cleaning question: I read on the internet that with a dry pail method you just throw your newborn's diapers straight in.
A:Sometimes I rinsed out the NB diapers if there was a lot of poo. If it was just a stripe, I just threw it in the washer. This will work well as long as you are planning to bf. In general, it didn't stain, and when it did I used the sun-out method.
Q: With an older baby, you shake the poop into the toilet and then throw them in. Has that worked well for you in avoiding staining?
A: Yes, when the poo is solid, shake it into the toilet. You are supposed to do this with disposables, too, it's right there on every package! To rinse it further, you can use the tub, sink, or a diaper mini-shower/sprayer.
Q: Are there any alternatives to pins?
A: You shouldn't ever have to deal with pins! Get yourself a few Snappis!!!! You can also look up fitted diapers, which come with their own velcro, aplix, touchtape, or plastic snaps.
Q: How long do your Fuzzi Bunz last?
A: My Fuzzis have lasted pretty well and they are currently in use by my younger 2. I almost always air dry them to prolong the life of the diapers. Also, don't ever use bleach - it will kill the elastic.
Q: How do you sun out stains?
A: I know it sounds crazy, but hanging them out to dry in the sunshine really does remove stains, especially the nb poo stains. GONE. God, of course, made the best stain remover! Make sure you hang them out wet. You can also use vinegar or lemon juice to help.
Q: Do you rinse out the diapers in the toilet or somewhere else? You said that if there was just a stripe of NB poo you threw it in the washer. I assume that you meant that you threw it in after having it sit in the dry pail for a couple of days? And that didn't set the stain in?
A: correct! I rinse them in the toilet. (which I clean 5 days a week LOL) A few of my diapers have stains. Most are still in awesome shape, after over 2 years of use! Be warned that very colorful berries like blueberries and some types of diaper rash creme will stain your dipes.
Q: I was just thinking, is there any reason why I can't just fold a diaper over the baby and put on a cover over it without using pins to secure the diaper. Like for example a Dappi cover? Would that work?
A: Unfortunately, not with the 'plastic' pants (or nylon or rubber), the diaper would move, shift, fall off, and that will cause leaks.
There are some covers like Bummis that are designed to hold in a prefold diaper. They have strong velcro/aplix and a small pocket at the front and back tops to hold the ends of the diaper.
Q: What is your personal favorite diaper combination to use at home? Do you use CPF's, Snappis, and covers?
A: For the newborn stage, I liked fitted diapers or prefolds and Snappis. I liked the nylon diaper pants the best. After that, we just used the Fuzzi Bunz because both boys could wear the same size. EASY, but not as cute teehee.
Q: I was just wondering if you can tell me how many cloth diapers the adverage baby goes through in a day?
A: Newborns are going to go through about 10 diapers a day, sometimes more. Older babies anywhere from 6-10 diapers a day, depending on how heavy of a wetter your child is and how often you change him. Also, sometimes you will change their diaper and 10 minutes later they soil it, so there's 2 diapers in an hour, LOL.
Q: How do you handle the turn around time with washing? Do you have a set time to do the wash, and have a certain amount clean?
A: I have 30 diapers per child, and that seems to be an excellent number. I like to keep one in the car, a few in the diaper bag, then about 4-5 on hand at all times minimum. So if I see we only have 4 diapers left, I will make sure to start a load of wash. I don't have a set time to wash - I just do the wash when the basket gets full. Sometimes it's every day, sometimes every other. I have 2 kids in diapers. When I only had one, I'd wash every other day or every 3 days.
Q: Did you find it hard to keep on top of washing them?
A: Like all my chores, it ebbs and flows. I can tell you this though... it's much easier to run downstairs and start a load of laundry than it is to get 3 kids ready and go to the store, plus, you always buy more stuff at the store, so that saves money, too LOL.
Q: If I do go ahead how many fitted diapers should I order to start of with for when I bring the baby home?
A: I would order 6 to see if you like them. You might not like them, so you wouldn't want 2 dozen plus. You can wash them with the towels - NO FABRIC SOFTENER, to get a full load. Once you see what you like the best, I would get 30 total. You would probably need about 8-10 covers to be comfortable. A lot of times, especially in the newborn phase, I would just rinse out a cover in the sink and hang it to dry in the bathroom (right by the heater) or out on the line. You can re-use the covers a few times before washing them. Of course, I always wash it with detergent after a bm.
Q: DO you think with the costs of water and laundry powder and power they do save money?
A: For me, absolutely. I use liquid detergent, and only half the recommended amount, so $3.79 for the premium stuff does 64 loads of wash for me. We already do about 10 loads of laundry a week, so what's a few more. I did not notice a jump in power or water costs. It's way more costly to fill the kiddie pool. I also use cloth wipes, saving even more money.