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I put this together to try and answer some of the common questions I get about cloth diapers. If you still don't see what you are looking for, or would like more clarification, email me: kori.bowers@easeintogreen.com
Cloth Diapering Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I get rid of stains on my cloth diapers?
A: The best way to get rid of stains is naturally. The Sun acts as a natural stain remover. Simply line-dry your cloth diapers on a sunny day and watch those stains disappear.
Q: What is the best detergent to use on cloth diapers?
A: Many manufacturers recommend the detergents that work best on their diapers. I actually use Charlie’s Soap and find it works really well.
Q: What do I do with the poop in the diapers?
A: There are a couple of options. Some people actually dump the poop directly into the toilet if it is solid. I actually line my diapers with toddler flushable wipes (you can find these at any grocery store). I rinse off the perfumes and allow the wipes to air dry first. Then I line my diapers with the wipes. If there is poop, I either drop the liner and the poop in the toilet or I put it into a mini metal trash can that I keep next to my changing table. Either way works.
Q: How can I minimize the total cost of cloth diapering?
A: There are several ways to maximize the benefits of using cloth while also minimizing your total investment in a cloth diapering system. I have chosen to use brands that grow with your baby. For example, Wickeez offers 3 sizes; newborn for 5-16 pounds, size 1 for 8-28 pound babies, and size 2 for toddlers which fits 20-40 pound kids. Since my babies were quite large at birth, I went write to the size 1 and then I’m hoping to stay within that size and go right to potty training. I’m an optimist, though. Several diaper lines require you to have to keep buying the next size as your child grows. This can be an unexpected or unforeseen expense so keep that in mind when choosing which manufacturer you go with.
You can get away with less covers because you can reuse covers for multiple changes. You may have to buy different sizes of covers as your child grows. To help reduce the costs, you can buy used covers. At www.babycottonbottom.com, you can browse their bargain basement for deals.
Q: Where can I go to get more information?
A: Please visit our web site articles for more information.
http://www.easeintogreen.com/family_articles/cloth_diapers.htm
http://www.easeintogreen.com/family_articles/washing_cloth_diapers.htm