What is the difference between a washable coverup and a washable diaper? I have a 16 year old terrier that has started to suffer from incontenence.
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I bought some once that were one kind and then got some that were the other kind. I didn't see a real big difference in them. The one seemed a little sturdier but I still use a womens monthly pad in them. I had two dogs with issues and with the pad in them they work very well.
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The cover-ups do not absorb the body fluids. They are meant to be used in conjunction with a disposable pad or diaper.
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The coverups are just that -- they only "cover up" the diaper. There mostly used with liners. It doesn't offer protection on its own, you will still need an absorbent liner to use this coverup. It has a tail opening. My wife still finds herself using a diaper for our yorkie and covering it up since she tends to try to remove the diaper. With this coverup it makes it impossible for her to do so, however, if your terrier doesn't mind the diaper this will be of no use to you unless you want to "hide" it.
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This often happens when there is a buildup of detergent in the clothes, meaning too much has been used over the course of time. Here's what I do when my clothes and cloth diapers get a "wet dog" smell: run an extra rinse after washing and smell them again. Still stinky? Run another rinse. It will go away when the detergent buildup washes out. And in the future, use LESS detergent per wash than you currently are. It actually takes very little detergent to clean things! :)
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I used it for a human. As far as human pads go, this one is thicker and more durable than most. However, if the dog has loose stool, don't expect the stain to come out in the wash. Loose stool will seep into the deeper fabric layers and it will be hard to wash out even with bleach and scrubbing. I would suggest you get this if you want and as an added protection get a box of disposable Chux. They are in medical supply.
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Can we use fuzzybunz along with (over) disposable diapers for double protection ?especially when we go out etc . I have heard moms complaining about the leakage when using disposable diapers .
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Oh strange, I own the older version, (I think the model before this one) and it has a removable cover, like a pillow case. So it made it super easy to clean up any messes/spit up. Bummer this newer version doesn't have the removable cover (bet that's now "sold separately"). I still bought this one for my friend, to me it is a MUST have baby item. I just recommend covering it with another blanket/towel to help keep clean up easier. I wish they'd bring back the removable cover.
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Yes. The reason is that mainstream detergents have softeners brighteners, and dyes. The softeners coat te diapers and inserts making them "water proof" and they will not abdorb. The brighteners stick the diapers and cause skin irritation as well as the dyes. Stick with cloth diaper friendly detergent!
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Only the prefolds need to be washed every time, but sometimes the cover only lasts one use if your baby is a prolific pee-er, or if the poop gets past the pre-fold and onto the cover. Back before our daughter was eating solid foods she went through them much more quickly. Now that the food is solid, so is the poop and they last for a few prefolds before we change them.
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Officially I'm not sure. However, my dog thinks its his baby so I wash often. :)
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I have 24 and I find that I need to wash them everyday so that I don't run out. My son is 2 weeks old and dirties a lot of diapers. I would not recommend getting less than that.
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I used bumpkins flushable liners. They fit just fine. I personally found that new born infant baby poop just went right through bumpkins liners, so I moved on to a fleece washable liner. But, as I recall, the fit was just fine...just didn't suit my needs at the time. hope this helps :)
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I found sizing info here: http://www.seniorpetproducts.com/dogs/wellness/diapers/washable-dog-diapers/snuggease-washable-dog-diaper-value-packs-xxsmall-2-diapers/
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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.
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You have to wash the prefolds every time. You can get several diaper changes out of a cover, until you get a major poo. The rule of thumb is 3 or 4 prefolds for every cover. PS The econobum prefolds are my favorite so far. The cover is so-so.
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Flaps don't cause a problem to cleaning up- since the flaps open up it just makes for a longer portion of fabric. But I have found that the bottom sides don't need much attention since the top flap is the main part that needs to be sprayed (yes I use a diaper sprayer). These really are easy to clean, I haven't had a big deal with it. I also really like the bumgenius elemental. It is also a AIO but the flaps are sewn down. It does require a MUCH longer drying time as a result. I like the elemental because it is cotton against baby's bum, the Freetime has a fleece like liner. Doesn't phase me, I just like cotton better. :) Flaps don't cause a problem to cleaning up- since the flaps open up it just makes for a longer portion of fabric. But I have found that the bottom sides don't need much attention since the top flap is the main part that needs to be sprayed (yes I use a diaper sprayer). These really are easy to clean, I haven't had a big deal with it. I also really like the bumgenius elemental. It is also a AIO but the flaps are sewn down. It does require a MUCH longer drying time as a result. I like the elemental because it is cotton against baby's bum, the Freetime has a fleece like liner. Doesn't phase... » Read More Flaps don't cause a problem to cleaning up- since the flaps open up it just makes for a longer portion of fabric. But I have found that the bottom sides don't need much attention since the top flap is the main part that needs to be sprayed (yes I use a diaper sprayer). These really are easy to clean, I haven't had a big deal with it. I also really like the bumgenius elemental. It is also a AIO but the flaps are sewn down. It does require a MUCH longer drying time as a result. I like the elemental because it is cotton against baby's bum, the Freetime has a fleece like liner. Doesn't phase me, I just like cotton better. :) « Show Less
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My daughter wore the infant size until she was a little over 5 months old and about 14-15 pounds. They were really getting to be too small at that point, and it was a relief to switch to the medium size. She is now 9 months old and still wearing the medium size. There seems to be a little bit of variation in the individual diapers, although I'm not sure if it is due to how they're made or to how they fluff/shrink in the wash. Right now, a few of her medium-size diapers are starting to seem a bit small, but most of them still seem roomy enough.
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I think it is more practical to just place a cloth diaper under the baby or else a receiving blanket that can easily be washed, as opposed to spot cleaning or washing the lounger in the machine. The fabric does spot clean easily.
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There are complaints about every type of diaper out there, disposables included. Most of it is a matter of personal preference. They are more bulky than some disposables but they are way more absorbent and much better for sensitive tushies. The bumGenius freetimes are especially great at containing messes. They are by far my favorite diaper I've tried (and I've tried a LOT). About half of my stash is freetimes.