How many covers are needed if you want to do laundry every other day?
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depends on how much your baby poos. Poo tends to get on the side gussets though not always, whereas pee is ussually okay unless it's a really heavy pee and it's wet the leg holes. For a baby that poos about three to four times a day, I would suggest around 6 minimum. It's glorious having clean covers to use, so depending on your budget up to ten would be great especially if you're washing every other day though not necessary. Hope this helps!
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I have 8 covers and one backup if needed. We usually use one cover all day (wiping it clean after each diaper change) but will use a different one if there's a blow-out that gets on the cover! If your prefolds are secured tight enough then most of it will be contained :-)
109341
5 is more than enough most of the time especially once they're in size 2s & messing less often.
109342
We have four covers and do laundry every other day. This is probably a bare minimum though. Our covers get reused until a messy leak or laundry day.
109343
Generally, I can get by using one or two covers per day --alternating each change so they air out completely. I have 4 covers, but 6 would be ideal and allow for backup if any covers get poo on them and need to be washed. In a pinch, I just let my 18 month old go without a cover (as long as a bm is not in his near future).These covers are just a single layer of fabric, and don't absorb much odor to begin with.
109344
Not many. The wrap can be wiped clean and used repetitively with fresh inserts. If feces are involved, then I'd launder it. Just depends on how many bowel movements your child has per day.
109345
If you are only using covers and prefolds or fitteds I would say between 7 to 10 depending on your little ones age. My daughter is 6 months and in a day we only use covers and fitteds or prefolds I use about 5, drying in between and a few back ups in case of blow outs. I hope that helps.
109346
Bare minimum of 5, but newborn poo is explosive, runny, and frequent, so it is very possible that you could need more. If the elastic or gussets get wet, or if poop gets into the seams, they need to be washed, otherwise they can be wiped and reused.
1003217
The directions will tell you that laundry dries quicker by using more balls. so I use all 6 of them, regardless of load size.
273525
The cover does not have to be washed every time, but I would wipe it down after every use and leave to air dry, using another cover for the changed diaper. The covers are very durable and dry quickly. It is easy to just rinse and leave to dry, ready for the next use.
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Sorry about the delay in replying. I looked at the covers for laundry instructions and there wasn't any specific details about washing so as of right now I don't know.
1256332
One, if you want it to cover two sides you would need to buy two. We use it at our son's swim meets and just move it around as the sun hits different areas throughout the day.
709091
I dont remember off the top of my head. Probably about 20... maybe someone with a better memory will chime in. You will need to order covers for sure.
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You can put about 3-6 shirts/sweaters, depending on whether you're talking t-shirts or hooded sweatshirts, and then add some socks, washcloths, hand towels. Jeans/pants - You could put 4 in, but sweatpants, I'd put 3, and again add some misc little stuff. With sheets - a fitted & flat queen sheet can go in together, but unfortunately sometimes it seems to cause one of them to somehow get caught over the center "swish" piece. So I typically wash one of them & add a bunch of other small stuff. Not for washing pillows or blankets - though you could toss a throw in. It does a good job, but the thing I hate most about it is if you keep it somewhere when not in use & then wheel it to a sink to hook up to water, the wheeling isn't the most smooth in the world. This is primarily related to the leveling knob on the side, which can pop out of the frame a lot. So if your load is imbalanced with a bigger item (if ya can fit it), that helps level it, but then is a pain in the neck. It cleans well, but it's definitely a moderate size closer to the small side than large. Hope that makes sense!
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We usually don't pack more than 6 large mens t-shirts. The clothes need space to move around in order to get clean. Usually one pair of jeans will fit. Sometimes you can put two pairs of women's jeans if they are a thinner material. I've done some larger loads of light clothes like underwear, undershirts, and tanks. I wash many pairs of socks by themselves (up to 15 pairs at a time).
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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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I used a little bit more than the previous person. I'd use about a 1/2 cup per gallon and 2-4 oz per load of laundry (1 or so for small loads, 3 for larger loads and really dirty items).
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Hmmmm my honest answer is it depends on your clothing size and material. However, I have washed multiple pieces of clothes in one bag before. Normally though I will wash 2 bras in the small bag and normally 1 heavy sweater/sweater dress in the big bag. If I am washing thin tops Ill place 2-3 in the big bag. The big bags are big but I like to make sure I am not over doing the wash cycle. Plus I have one of those newer topload HE washers that doesn't have that thing in the middle so it bases the water level on the amount of weight in the washer so I need to be a little more careful on how many items I place in one bag. I have placed too many t-shirts in a bag before and one was still partially dry :( Hmmmm my honest answer is it depends on your clothing size and material. However, I have washed multiple pieces of clothes in one bag before. Normally though I will wash 2 bras in the small bag and normally 1 heavy sweater/sweater dress in the big bag. If I am washing thin tops Ill place 2-3 in the big bag. The big bags are big but I like to make sure I am not over doing the wash cycle. Plus I have one of those newer topload HE washers that doesn't have that thing in the middle so it bases the water level on the amount of weight in the washer so I need to be a little more careful on how... » Read More Hmmmm my honest answer is it depends on your clothing size and material. However, I have washed multiple pieces of clothes in one bag before. Normally though I will wash 2 bras in the small bag and normally 1 heavy sweater/sweater dress in the big bag. If I am washing thin tops Ill place 2-3 in the big bag. The big bags are big but I like to make sure I am not over doing the wash cycle. Plus I have one of those newer topload HE washers that doesn't have that thing in the middle so it bases the water level on the amount of weight in the washer so I need to be a little more careful on how many items I place in one bag. I have placed too many t-shirts in a bag before and one was still partially dry :( « Show Less
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a lot. I never kept count. I have a He washer, and a bottle lasted me over 3 months. I do at least one large load of laundry a day.
1110011
I have just tossed into washer, but dried on drying rack, never the dryer. No, have not made covers for the one we have.
86555
No, you definitely want to buy another cover. A standard futon cover goes on easily.
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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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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 :))
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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.