What detergent do you use with cloth diapers to make them last?
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I use Rockin Green detergent. We have softened water, so I use the Soft Rock. I also use the Funk Rock soak. My sister recommended OxyClean for bad stains and now I use that sometimes too. I've had my diapers in use for a year, but she's had hers 4 years - she's on the second baby.
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I've used Allen's Detergent & Charlie's Soap, but I think any biodegradable soap would do. The phosphates in other soaps leave residue preventing the diaper's absorbancy, and ultimately irritating baby's skin. You also need to use a stripping detergent like Sensi-Clean or Sports-Wash every two months to keep them from build up and bad smells.
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We just use Tide Free and Clear and they are holding up great. That is what I think FuzzyBunz recommends to keep the warrenty
309209
I wash mine after each use for sanitary reasons. They have held up VERY well in both the washer and dryer. I also recommend using Nellie's laundry soda and no fabric softeners. The inserts can go either on top of the diaper or in the pocket or both.
165225
Check out the Diaper Dekor website. They make a liner for cloth diapers. http://diaperdekor.com/
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I've used this and the liquid version in my front loading HE washer and the diapers come out clean. Sometimes the liners will stain, but there is never any residue or ammonia smells leftover. Be sure to follow the recommendations for washing cloth diapers in whatever kind of washer you have - high efficiency washers often need alternate settings for cloth diapers since you will want more water for them.
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It's our nighttime diaper so we use wool longies that we bought on Etsy. They're most affordable there. You prep them then only have to wash once every 3-6 months as needed (unless soiled) since wool is naturally anti microbial and antibacterial. The combo is bulletproof!!
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I don't use a special diaper detergent on our cloth diapers, but regular Seventh Generation detergent. So, I washed the diapers in detergent and the pack in the same load. I did not soak. It seemed to work well.
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I washed mine with my diapers in Seventh Generation liquid detergent. It doesn't leave a residue and is sensitive to baby's skin.
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I use regular laundry detergent, no fabric softener or bleach. The fabric softener would act as a barrier for absorption. The tag on the pads say to machine wash and tumble dry.
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I only ran the wash cycle twice and then put them in the dryer. I use a sensitive Tide, there are several to choose from. I didn't use cloth diapers for my first two, but my second two had allergies to disposable diapers and certain soaps. If your little one has a soap allergy I recommend goat's milk soaps and detergents. I love these diaper inserts. They are gentle on baby's skin and very absorbent.
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I use cloth diapers (which are very eco friendly) and they fit into each brand I have. I am sure they will fit into a disposable diaper as well to give extra absorption but I'm sure they are meant for cloth.
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Hi Kaleena. You can and i recommend you to use liner with these cloth diapers. I don't understand the second part of your question but if you are asking how to best maintain the diaper, i would recommend you to wash them with dishwasher detergent because conventional soap can block it's absorbing power.
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They shouldn't smell after you wash them. You may need to change your wash routine in how often you wash and what detergent and how much you are using. Water type might have a reason behind diaper buildup as well. I use rockin green soap and I know they have options for all water types. All about cloth diapers blog is a wonderful resource!
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Just use real newborn diapers or make a cloth diaper, way cheaper. I have a leftover pack of NB diapers that I saved for my daughter to use on her dolls. I turn the monkey off without taking the diaper off, I just push it down a bit.
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Some people boil them before first use, i don't believe i did. To clean them i first shake off any solids, then rinse them in the toilet, tub, sink or hose them off. Machine wash with regular baby detergent (some use special diaper detergents but i choose not to for flats, the special detergents are more often used for stuffed diapers). Every couple weeks i machine wash and then hand wash with dish soap, the dish soap helps break down any build up of baby powder or rash ointment in the fibers. Really these diapers are great and low maintenance cleaning wise.
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Depends on the size of your babe, but in all truth, I wouldn't use cloth for about two-three weeks. Until his/her cord falls off, all the muconium is gone, and you have a schedule, disposables are much more user friendly. You'll change babe almost every hour and few diapers actually fit well for the first few weeks, so cloth becomes expensive and overwhelming. You have do much laundry, and the muconium stains are very difficult to get out. Once babe is close to a month, these wraps, plus a flat, worked perfectly for me.
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No I mix my own detergent for cloth diapers: equal parts of Borax, Washing Soda, (not baking soda) and Oxyclean. 1 scoop(tablespoon) for small load. I also put vinager in downy ball and add it to the load. This helps with odor and stains. Hope this is helpful.
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I like to put Eucalyptus oil in mix with fabric softener . Just started to use Zum laundry detergent also that has the oil mix in it!