We don't have a dryer. How important is it to dry these diapers in the dryer to fluff them up in the beginning?
1547372
We don't have a dryer either. I've been using these for 8 mo, with every intention of continuing on till potty training. One of the things I love about these diapers is that they dry super quickly and personally I think they are nice and soft but very easy to fold because they don't get as wrinkled and floppy.
1547373
I've hung these and other flats to dry -- in my experience it's not important to fluff up flats. They aren't like prefolds, which seem to be more absorbent the quiltier and fluffier they are.
1547374
These are flats, so there is no fluffing required. It's basically a large single layer cloth about as thick as a paper towel. If you want the kind with the extra fluff in the middle look up "prefolds". And to avoid shrinking, air drying is fine, but because prefolds have extra layers it'll take a lot longer.
1547375
It's not. You can boil them first, and then put them onto the line/rack to dry. They will dry quickly, too. Just as a reminder, if you rinse with a bit of vinegar, the diaper will be less stiff when dried because it helps get the soap out.
769707
No - they are mostly dry when they are removed from the washer - there is no need for it
374306
Yes. You are not suppose to put them in the dryer, but I have by accident and it was fine.
2039323
I washed them in the sink and let them air dry. Don't know how they would handle a waher/dryer.
156597
I put them in the washer with towels on a sanitary (extra hot and long) cycle. In the dryer, no fabric softener.
779834
You can put them in the washing machine but let them air dry I would not put them in the dryer.
751505
Gentle cycle wash, and NO HEAT or FLUFF dry (5-6 times depending on dryer) comes out perfect! Must use dryer or wont fluff up. Wash and dry alone. Enjoy :)
1880965
We don't have any 4.0 pocket diapers, so I can't say how much longer they take to dry. They do dry quickly. The entire large diaper load (including 16 Freetimes, prefolds we use as changing pads, and Planet Wise wet bags) is completely dry after one low heat cycle. I also dry the Freetimes on a rack in the basement sometimes, and they dry overnight (8-10 hours) I'm sure they will dry much faster out in the sun but we're in the 40 degree rain season here in Wisconsin so haven't tried to dry them outside yet.
1432322
I was wondering the same thing because I have a combination washer/dryer, and since I throw in a load in the morning before work, I would have to include them with the clothes at that time. At least they'll be clean little guys I guess!
343724
I wouldn't risk putting them in the dryer unless you did want them to shrink.
2170744
I threw mine in the dryer...very low and short time, ironing not necessary, however I am sure that you could, but once again..needs to be low setting!!
1396698
Yes, after the first washing to get the folds out, you can fluff in the dryer unless they are soiled!
206960
Ummmmm, they're okay. Out of the dryer, they're gorgeous, but I wouldn't let them sit in the dryer all day and expect anything other than a rumply mess. Hope that helps!
752210
I have put them in the washer several times now. But I never dry my clothes. They hang dry. I just started wearing them. I don't know why I didn't start sooner.
236232
I have 24 and a newborn. He goes through them really quickly. We tried to wash every other day, but we were diaperless, waiting for the clean ones to be done in the dryer. That's too close for comfort for me. I plan to pick up at least another half dozen for a total of 30. Even if he starts going less frequently as he gets older, it'll be worth it to know we won't run out on laundry day.
1650223
not at all - no shrinkagehowever I do not leave them in the dryer for FULL CYCLE - I take them out after about 10-15 minutes and usually just damp and they dry quickly on their own. very good product just bought 2 more
913805
They dry in about an hour in the dryer. I've never hung them to dry, though.