Being a new parent can be an overwhelming
with all the choices between breast feeding or formula, disposable
diapers or cloth diapers. You could drive yourself to a breakdown if
you thought about all the possibilities out there. Just take a deep
breath and take it one step at a time. Parenting is a full time job and
a big responsibility but not every tiny issue is an automatic life or
death issue. New parents learn from their mistakes as they go on and
that is as it should be.
Let
us get back to the whole decision between disposable diapers and cloth
diapers. Disposable diapers can be a lot simpler as you just throw
them away, but then you have a stinky diaper pail, more trash in the
environment, and you will find yourself putting out a lot of money on
disposables compared to just using cloth diapers and washing them.
If you choose to cloth diaper method, the biggest question you will have is, how to wash your cloth diapers. It is important that you do it right. In order to keep your cloth diapers in perfect shape, make sure they continue to absorb, and assist with not having leaking issues, there are a few tips that can help you accomplish all of these things and they are not hard to follow at all.
1. Laundering: You should have a set schedule for washing your Cloth Diapers. The best way of keeping your cloth diapers in great shape is to wash them every two to three days.
2. Programming Washer: No matter how many cloth diapers you are washing, always set your washer to the largest load setting so the tub fills with the most water.
3. How Many Diapers to Wash At Once: It is suggested that you only was a total of ten to fifteen diapers at once. This helps to make sure all the germs are washed away and the washer is not overloaded where items do not become completely clean.
4. Prior to Washing: Before washing the cloth diapers, start with a cold rinse without any detergents.
5. Washing the Cloth Diapers: Once you have done step 4, fill the washer with HOT water and add a 1/3 of the regular amount of detergent. *TIP: Use an additive free detergent.
6. After Washing Has Completed: After Step 5, do an extra rinse in cold water. Many parents believe that in the last cycle of the cold rinse you should add a splash of vinegar. *TIP: THE VINEGAR IS NOT SUGGESTED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HARD WATER! Tea tree oil can also be a substitute for vinegar, as it is said to have a disinfectant quality along with a clean scent. *TIP: Add a bit of baking soda during the hot wash setting to assist in releasing any soap build up that may have occurred.
7. Drying the Reusable Diapers: You have all heard the old stories of all cloth diapers should be hung out to dry. This does help keep the diapers to last longer, however, with technology, there is a new type of cloth diaper that has a waterproof lining. If you choose this type of diaper, you should dry them once a month in your dryer on hot to help seal any cracks that have begun. Hanging your diapers out to dry will always lengthen the use of the diapers and will save you money here as well.
Following these simple instructions can have your baby feeling fresh and clean all the time.
If you choose to cloth diaper method, the biggest question you will have is, how to wash your cloth diapers. It is important that you do it right. In order to keep your cloth diapers in perfect shape, make sure they continue to absorb, and assist with not having leaking issues, there are a few tips that can help you accomplish all of these things and they are not hard to follow at all.
1. Laundering: You should have a set schedule for washing your Cloth Diapers. The best way of keeping your cloth diapers in great shape is to wash them every two to three days.
2. Programming Washer: No matter how many cloth diapers you are washing, always set your washer to the largest load setting so the tub fills with the most water.
3. How Many Diapers to Wash At Once: It is suggested that you only was a total of ten to fifteen diapers at once. This helps to make sure all the germs are washed away and the washer is not overloaded where items do not become completely clean.
4. Prior to Washing: Before washing the cloth diapers, start with a cold rinse without any detergents.
5. Washing the Cloth Diapers: Once you have done step 4, fill the washer with HOT water and add a 1/3 of the regular amount of detergent. *TIP: Use an additive free detergent.
6. After Washing Has Completed: After Step 5, do an extra rinse in cold water. Many parents believe that in the last cycle of the cold rinse you should add a splash of vinegar. *TIP: THE VINEGAR IS NOT SUGGESTED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HARD WATER! Tea tree oil can also be a substitute for vinegar, as it is said to have a disinfectant quality along with a clean scent. *TIP: Add a bit of baking soda during the hot wash setting to assist in releasing any soap build up that may have occurred.
7. Drying the Reusable Diapers: You have all heard the old stories of all cloth diapers should be hung out to dry. This does help keep the diapers to last longer, however, with technology, there is a new type of cloth diaper that has a waterproof lining. If you choose this type of diaper, you should dry them once a month in your dryer on hot to help seal any cracks that have begun. Hanging your diapers out to dry will always lengthen the use of the diapers and will save you money here as well.
Following these simple instructions can have your baby feeling fresh and clean all the time.
