Comments on: Cloth Diapers and Water Usage

By: Dibbs

Dibbs — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:49:05 +0000

bac-out is available at whole foods for much cheaper than online (plus no shipping cost!). i got a 32 oz bottle for $6.99. i just put about 3 squirts in the pre-wash, then country save detergent (or any other additive free detergent) in the regular hot wash, then extra rinse, and the diapers smell clean. it’s the only stuff that got the stink out of my microfiber inserts.

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:47:51 +0000

Hi, Kelly, it’s called Bac-out. I just bought some off Amazon since my local hook-up stopped carrying it Bac-Out Stain & Odor Eliminator 1 Gallon

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:23:53 +0000

I’m using G-diapers and am looking for a bio clean product that a friend of mine told me about. Instead of rinsing in the toilet and throwing in the pail she is using bioclean, thousands of enzymes, in the pail to clean off the poop – and then washing with the laundry. Has anyone else had luck with this? There are many bio clean products out there. Is it the same one that you would use in your garbage disposal/plumbing?

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:03:53 +0000

I have read that with a FLer some moms pause it after it “fills” in order to allow it to soak. Also, moms have told me that they use a trash can to do the soak. The best way to ensure they are getting cleaned is to wash solids off in the toilet, use enough detergent and do atleast one extra rinse.

By: Mer

Mer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:03 +0000

We have a high efficiency washer that uses less water, but my question is this: how can I insure that my diapers are getting a good wash with this type of machine? There’s no soak feature as in a standard washer. This would actually make a good post–moms who are concerned about the environment are likely to have a front-load HE washer like mine, and diaper wash instructions just don’t match up with what our washers do.

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:35:46 +0000

Thank you, Sarah!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:05:15 +0000

Autumn,

Cloth diapers in larger sizes are available online, we got ours through clothdiaper.com.

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:37:19 +0000

could you tell me where you found cloth diapers that fit her? i have readers interested in this.

By: marjorie

marjorie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:59:04 +0000

my daughter is 15 years old and a bedwetter.i use cloth diapers and rubberpants on her at night.i have not noticed any increase in our water bill at all.she was in disposables after she started wetting and broke out in rashes,so i switched her to the cloth diapers and rubber pants.she hasnt had a problem since.i also diaper her for special occasions and holidays under her dresses.she will be making her first communion in may and will wear one of her diapers and rubberpants under her communion dress.

By: Shayla Boyd-Gill

Shayla Boyd-Gill — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:29:13 +0000

I agree that water usage is minor compared to the impact that disposables and other convenience items have on our environment. We can always find creative ways to reduce the amount of water we consume; however, we can not reduce the amount of diapers that fill our landfills. They will continue to grow in numbers.