Hi, I&Acirc;&acute;dm using cloth diapers for the first time and I&Acirc;&acute;d like to know if any of you regularly tumble dry your diapers?
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Yes, we tumble dry our freetimes on rainy days along with cotton prefolds we use as doublers. I only machine dry on low heat setting. High heat can ruin the waterproof fabric and elastic. In the winter, I hang then overnight in the laundry room, and they are usually dry in the morning. Bumgenius does not recommend machine drying at all though.
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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 used cloth diapers from babies are us. But older babies produce more urine so you will have to get used to changing them as soon as they wet themselves.
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It's not. You can boil them first, and then put them onto the line/rack to dry. They will dry quickly, too. Just as a reminder, if you rinse with a bit of vinegar, the diaper will be less stiff when dried because it helps get the soap out.
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For diaper rashes, I actually use pure lanolin and coat my daughters rash and I've had great results with that. I do know you're not supposed to use Destin for cloth diapers, and if you do, like the comments said, have to be super careful not to damage the diapers, and lining the diapers with two cloths or making sure the Destin stays in place seems too much of a hassle to even try.
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I would recommend trying different kinds of diapers until you find what works best for your baby. But I will admit, this is one of my favorites!! I much prefer the snaps to the Velcro, because they are softer and more flexible. I use these covers with bamboo and charcoal bamboo inserts. I wash every other day. I think at least 20 covers and 40 inserts is a pretty good number to get started, but I'm sure you will have so much fun finding different diapers, styles and prints you will get many more!!
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I don't ever let them dry between uses. I typically do my laundry all in one day. So I use them back to back. I have been using them for 3 months now and I have had no problem or complaints doing It this way.
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I just bought one for cloth dipers and it can wash about 6 diapers at a time.. we use flats and pockets. it does a great job for us. I would recomend wringing them out between rinses. I do a 5 min pre-rinse, 15 min wash and 2-3 6 min rinse cycles. workslike a charm.
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Yes, quite well! With cotton pre-folds, I sometimes find that my son's skin is wet when I change his diaper. These leave his skin feeling as dry as it would be in a disposable!
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You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using your sheets but try them on one first...just to be safe. Polly You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using... » Read More You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using your sheets but try them on one first...just to be safe. Polly « Show Less
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I would do like they did when people used cloth diapers for babies. Bucket with water and detergent to soak until able to wash them.
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I didn't wash before, but I was desperate to protect my bed from my potty training toddler. It worked well, when it was tested later that night. And I put mine in the dryer, no shrinking, but it takes two full cycles to dry! And that is with an extra spin cycle in the washer. But I love the sheet. I use it in addition to a hospital bed pad, as its easier then washing and drying the full sheet every day. But I know my mattress is safe.
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They are sewn in, you can add extra stuffing to them so I am assuming those are what people are line drying? I just hand the whole diaper and line dry.
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I haven't been, just been using the dry cloths. I do think, though, it would be fine. Just make sure you have the right cleaning spray. A spray specific to the kind of device and these cloths would be fine.I compared these cloths to the cloths that are included in the purchase of sprays and everything was the same. Just read a few product descriptions of sprays including cloths as a package deal to make sure. Should be alright though.
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I just wash them with my cloth diapers. I use Rockin' Green detergent. I will say that I used them as a barrier to protect the diapers from diaper cream and over time the liners became water repellant. I stripped them but it didn't help. Now when we need to use heavy duty, (not cloth diaper safe) cream I use flushable liners. I still use the reusable ones otherwise though.
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I reckon if you pre treat/pre soak the diapers and put then in a load by themselves, it will work very well. Ive used it for my whites (which I've pre treated) and they came out better than in the regular large washer. Hope this helps answer your question. I definitely suggest getting a spin dryer when you get this model. The spin dryer removes so much water so hang time to dry is really low. YouTube has videos, so you can see these items in action.
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I cut this up to make cloth wipes and they just get thrown in the wash with our diapers which get cold/cold and hot/cold and they are still great. Hope that helps a bit!!