Cloth Diapering 101

[bmlm224]

What if you don't have a washer/dryer in your house. Our laundromat charges $1.25 to wash and dry. There are 3 settings on the washer - Cold, Warm & Hot. No presoak, etc. What do you do then?
Thanks :D

[mudder17]

I would probably do two cycles--one on cold (this is a prewash that would get rid of most of the soiled stuff and prevent stains from setting) and one on hot (to sterilize). I would put only a small amount of detergent in the second cycle to prevent buildup.

I would probably not get AIOs because they would be hardest to dry, meaning you might need a couple cycles. As it is with our prefolds, one drying cycle on normal heat (medium) is not quite enough to completely dry them--I tend to hang them up afterwards. Of course, I also tend to put slightly more than the recommended number of diapers in one cycle.

Other people may have better suggestions. I know Juliet (jec) uses coin-op machines. She may be able to give you better advice.


Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya
born 22 February 2004

http://www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbo...equartz_3m.gif Breastfed 3 months and counting

[megtell]

A good calculator:

http://www.diaperpin.com/calculator/calculator.asp

The DIaper Pin is a GREAT resource!
http://www.diaperpin.com

I use the Diaper Champ, and adore it. I used it for cloth and then disposables and now cloth again. The best thing on the market. I thought the Diaper Genie was a humungo waste of time. The Champ sits in our laundry room (where we change the girls) and there is literally NO smell, and we don't need any special gadgets or potions or anything. Although I do like Diaper Buddies a LOT: http://mywahbiz.com/cgi-bin/auto/pro...si=TheSoapDeck You can toss them in with the wash. I don't soak anything either.

I ADORE the cute prints and became obsessed with sewing my own. You can save a ton of money if you do it practically. (which I don't. I love the AIO's LOL)

I'd get 24 cpf's, one set infant one set premiums. I like to order from http://store.naturalbabies.com/products/ she has a great reputation, fast shipping and super mama. This will run you about 80.00. DO NOT get the store brand flat fold diapers (Gerber etc). They are not as high quality as the authentic Chinese prefolds.

Then three covers per size -- three small, medium and large. If you order seconds from Proraps (1-800-397-8594) they run only 3.00 each I believe. That's it. You have spent under 100, and you only then pay for washing. I dry in the sun. (this also bleaches out any resistant stains)

I have a great resource here if you or anyone is interested:
http://cookiepants.com/CDreviews.htm

[psophia17]

www.bareware.ca has lots of CD and other natural options for baby/mom related stuff, and they have really good prices!

[mudder17]

http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin...d.php?t=253893

http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin...d.php?t=254037



Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.babysfirstsite.org/newtic...4.birthday.png

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbo...n_amber_9m.gif Breastfed 11 months and counting

[kthomp]

Link to the comprehensive pocket inserts thread:

http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin...d.php?t=254435

HTH someone looking for info about all the different inserts!

[mudder17]

Okay, these are just some links for previous posts (I went back about a year) on Newborn Stashes, Cloth Wipes, and Diaper Pails. I'm sure I missed some links, but this should get people started who want to diaper newborns. HTH some!

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.babysfirstsite.org/newtic...4.birthday.png

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbo...n_amber_9m.gif Breastfed 11 months and counting

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=60&topic_id=27552&m esg_id=27552&listing_type=search|Newborn 1]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=26113& mode=full|Newborn 2]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=25762& mode=full|Newborn 3]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=23676& mode=full|Newborn 4]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=23047& mode=full|Newborn 5]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=22620& mode=full|Newborn 6]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=15038& mode=full|Newborn 7]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=14111& mode=full|Newborn 8]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=26264& mode=full|Newborn 9]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=25071& mode=full|Newborn 10]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=14536& mode=full|Prepping Newborn Stash]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=23854& mode=full|Cloth Wipes 1]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=29189& mode=full|Cloth Wipes 2]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=24497& mode=full|Cloth Wipes 3]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=26818& mode=full|Cloth Wipes & Warmers 1]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=30468& mode=full|Cloth Wipes & Warmers 2]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=26547& mode=full|Uses for Cloth Wipes]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=29856& mode=full|place to buy cloth wipes]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=30406& mode=full|info on diaper pail and CDs]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=30562& mode=full&page=|Diaper Creams]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=21538& mode=full|Diaper Pail 1]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=11533& mode=full|Diaper Pail 2]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=28673& mode=full|Diaper Pail 3]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=28157& mode=full|Diaper Pail 4]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=25520& mode=full|Diaper Pail 5]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=20343& mode=full|Newborns & Prefolds]

[link:http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=20521& mode=full|Wrap & Kissaluvs]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=20535& mode=full|Reasons for CD'ing]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=24809& mode=full|Newborn Covers 1]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=19198& mode=full|Newborn Covers 2]

[link:www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=60&topic_id=27199& mode=full|3 month old]

[mudder17]

Hard Water thread


Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.babysfirstsite.org/newtic...4.birthday.png

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbo...n_amber_9m.gif Breastfed 11 months and counting

[mudder17]

Pocket Diapers

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.babysfirstsite.org/newtic...4.birthday.png

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbo...n_amber_9m.gif Breastfed 11 months and counting

[maestramommy]

Hi:

I know I'm jumping in here on an old email, but I've read through all the threads. My sister (Eileen, mother of beautiful Kaya), has been encouraging me to give CD's a try. My baby's not due til October, which gives me plenty of time to gather info. I have read all of the postings with a lot of interest. It's fascinating and uplifting to see that all of you very busy moms take so much time to write these very substantial postings. But thanks! I've certainly benefited from all of your insights.

I have a specific question concerning waste laws in the US. I had read somewhere, either on a posting, or a link that it is illegal to dispose of human feces in the trash, that it should be flushed instead. My sister has explained the chemical reasons why this is a bad idea, but can anyone confirm the legality of this, and refer me to some documentation. My husband was quite interested but wanted some offical evidence. If this is true, then the thousands of people who use sposies, must be dumping a lot of poop in the trash. I don't remember ever seeing anyone flush the contents of sposies down the toliet.

Thanks for any info!