FAQ on How To Cloth Diaper

Q. How do I wash cloth diapers?

A. Put diapers into the washing machine. Run them once on a cold rinse cycle. Then run them again on a hot wash cycle with 1 rinse with cloth diaper approved detergent. (I recommend Tide) Do not add fabric softner.

Q. How do I dry my cloth diaper?

A. Tumble dry low until inserts are dry. Or hang out in the sun.

Q. How often should I change a cloth diaper?

A. Recommended every 2 hours.

Q. What do I do with a soiled diaper?

A. Line your diaper with a Disposable Liner so that it catches the poo and flush it all down the toilet or dispose liner in trash. You can also use a diaper sprayer which makes cleaning soiled diapers a breeze. Place used diapers in a Wetbag until it is time to wash.

Q. How often should I wash my cloth diapers?

A. I recommend every 2-3 days.

Q. How many cloth diapers should I get when planning to cloth diaper full time?

A. 7-10 diapers per day to cover you through wash day. More for younger infants and heavy wetters.

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