How many do you need? I just started with the 6 and feel I have to wash them every other day
1936261
If you cd full time, and want to wash no more than every other day, I would recommend starting with 18 on hand. I like 20-24 better, it gives more room for washing-that way you don't have to wait until the last diaper change of the night before washing. A baby should/needs to be changed at least every 2 hours during the day in any diaper-but especially with cd. This may vary with older children. If you have too many diapers it may encourage you to put off washing them to a third or fourth day which will allow for bacteria to grow and a lot of smell to build up in the diapers.
1936262
I got 20 for cd full time, but directly from the manufacturer and they arrived pretty fast. We use at least 6 a day (changing at least every 2 hrs). Make sure you wash dirty ones every day though as can get very smelly if left for 24 hours.
1936263
I wash mine everyday (2 kiddos in diapers) before that it was every other day. I personal don't go past every other day because I don't want my diapers to get the stinkys.
1742582
I wash these with my cloth wipes in a mesh bag if they were only peed on (I flush the poop). I let them air dry and I get like 3 uses out of them. Food for thought though: If I can wash these in my washing machine several times and reuse them what are people talking about when they say to let it sit in their toilet bowl for a little bit to let them "break down"? I have a septic system and I was flushing these (for the last year and a half) without thinking about how that might not be a good idea- we're in need of septic work now and I don't know if it is related at all.
124056
I wash them without any trouble at all. I have a couple sets that I swap out while one is drying, so far so good.
1800861
I have 11 of them and use 2 daily and have done so for 18months. I haven't thrown any out yet. However, there was one batch which stretched when first washed. Otherwise I've been very happy with them.
783246
All 6 of them. Personally I'd like to have 9 in every load. It's a preference. But the more balls the better the results. (Softer clothes, less static). I've seen comments of some who used two sets if 6.
236233
I would say 18 is a minimum, 24 super confortable to wash every other day:)(provided you have only prefolds and a dryer or a warm windy sunny climate if you hang them to dry :))
746135
It depends on your flow. On heavy days, I change ever couple hours but in light days I can go all day. I usually rinse it every 6 hours whether it needs it or not though because it feels more sanitary and helps keep odor to a minimum. But I can wear them overnight and not have any issues.
236238
I'm new to this, but my research indicates that 24 is a good number. Apparently that means you'd be washing diapers about once every other day.
364787
I think there was a good deal of lint in the first 2 wash/dry cycles. I washed and dried them 4 times to prep them. I love them, they're my favorite diaper. I have 18 of these, 12 Econobum, and 18 BumGenius 4.0 pockets.
24759
You should buy extra..I buy new ones once a year and throw the bad ones away....be sure to wash them every 3 months..I put them in the tub with bleach and let them sit..
2174035
Wash once or twice then use. The more you wash them over time the more absorbant they become.
1345315
Everyone's need are different. I have to wash mines every other day and sometimes i do it every two days but i co washing only, i use groganics shampoo once a week.
2018817
I have the 4.9 lb. model and it came with a chart - I can wash 2 full size towels so you should be able to wash 3 - I can wash a queen size sheet set so you should be able to do a king size and I wash 2 pair of sweat pants you'll be able to do 3 - 4 tee-shirts so you can do 5 or 6 - 5 blouses so you can do 6 or 7 - hope it helps! what I have found is if I load it loose it's fine.
1631442
You can reuse but I prefer a fresh pair each night. When you wash them they tend to get squishy and are less effective
789788
I would do three more hot washes with extra rinses . Do not use detergent bc then you would have to do Another set if hot washes to make sure detergent is out
1636028
I just hand wash them and let them dry naturally. I have washed mine quite a few times with no problem. I do have 3 sets.
831439
It depends on how often you do laundry. I have two, one for baby to wear while the other is in the wash. I know some people buy three or more.