How to Use Cloth Diapers : How to Wash Cloth Diapers at Home
Washing cloth diapers at home includes spraying the diaper with an enzyme that removes odors and stains. Wash cloth diapers using the tips in this free video on cloth diapers. Expert: Erin Sheppard Contact: www.austinbabystore.com/ Bio: Erin Sheppard is the co-owner of Austin Baby and a mother of two. Austin Baby is a natural parenting store in Austin, Texas that sells many environmentally friendly baby products. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
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Thank you for posting this. I feel comfortable switching to cloth now that I know how (thanks to your videos) and look forward to saving money, trips to the store and the environment. THANKS! You’re doing good things!
just wanted some info before i start using cloth nappies. one person mentioned once the baby is out of the breastfed stage you can use the toilet sprayer, can’t you use it before this stage? also, what do people do when they’re out and about, what do they do with the poo?
its a precautionary measure one should take especially while changing diapers of baby boys
you mean with the blue cloth? I did the same thing with my real babies. i took off their diapers and while preparing to wipe their hinies, i’d cover their privates in case they wanted to surprise me with a spray of urine. nothing creepy, i’m sure.
why did she cover the teddy bear up after she took off the diaper? I’m scared…
I recognize the bumGenius and Bi-O-Kleen’s Bac-Out spray. I’m definitely getting the Bac-Out and my diapers won’t have any stains.
it takes about 500 years for a disposible diaper to dicompose… if the average child uses 6000 diapers before being potty trained… imagine how much we are sending to the landfills!
6000 diapers on average. and they sit years and years and yars in landfills.
cool. i think i’ll do this when i have kids. i wonder how many disposable diapers 1 kid goes through before they’re potty trained. that’s a lot of trash, you know?
I think cloth diapers are much easier & am about to start using them for my 4th. I don’t pre rinse or anything throw dirty diapers directly in bin with a lid. I wash every other night in cold water, heavy wash, extra rinse with dye and scent free detergent i prefer something eco friendly but that’s a personal choice. then I wash a 2nd time,short wash mostly to make sure all the soap is out and add a splash of vinegar. I use a front loader, uses very little water & they come out fresh and clean.
Just wanted to add that a diaper sprayer is very handy once you’re past the exclusively breastfed poo stage, and have more solid poo to deal with. Personally, I don’t want lots of solid poo going through my washer, and it makes the pail stink. I just hold poopy diapers over the toilet, give them a quick spray with the diaper sprayer that is attached to my toilet, and then throw them in. I rarely use an enzyme spray. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!
I use Tide Free for HE washers and its not working for us. i want some of that spray she has.
I use Tide Free for HE and its not working for us. but i do want some of that spray she has.
I use tide free and I don’t have problems with odor or leaks. You just have to make sure not to use to much detergent. For example bum genius manu label says to use 1/4 of the recommeded detergent accroding to the detergent box.
I found that arm and hammer essentials free and clear works really good and only costs I think about $6 for a container.
I personally do a pre-rinse, wash with hot water and an extra rinse cycle to make sure all the detergent is washed out. Also it is recommended to only use about half the recommended amount of detergent unless you have really hard water.(in that case you may need more)
I just want to add that many of us in the cloth diapering world now use regular Tide detergent. I started out using the “greener” detergents that were recommended and had problems with odor and buildup. Then I switched to Tide, after lots of encouragement from fellow cloth diaperers, and what a difference. I will never go back!
Thanks