Comments on: How My Cloth Diaper Journey Began http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/ Cloth Diaper Answers Mon, 21 May 2012 01:21:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kelly http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9736 Kelly Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:42:43 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9736 I use Charlie's Soap and have no problems. I wasn't aware that it was known to cause rashes. I guess I lucked out because we use it for all our wash (first bought it for cloth diaper laundry, then started using it for all our laundry) and we all have very sensitive skin. I have never used pre-folds and covers, but will probably use those next time I have a newborn (hopefully soon;)). I use pocket diapers, and around certain family members, who are baffled by the idea of cloth, I feel like I sometimes get a sort of told you so attitude if ever one of my daughter's diapers were to leak. It doesn't happen often, but every once and a while it leaks. I feel like telling people that the little girl I baby sit for, who is my daughters age and in disposables, has more leaking diaper issues than I have ever had in cloth. Hope you have a speedy delivery! Can't wait to hear about your new little one! I use Charlie’s Soap and have no problems. I wasn’t aware that it was known to cause rashes. I guess I lucked out because we use it for all our wash (first bought it for cloth diaper laundry, then started using it for all our laundry) and we all have very sensitive skin.
I have never used pre-folds and covers, but will probably use those next time I have a newborn (hopefully soon;)). I use pocket diapers, and around certain family members, who are baffled by the idea of cloth, I feel like I sometimes get a sort of told you so attitude if ever one of my daughter’s diapers were to leak. It doesn’t happen often, but every once and a while it leaks. I feel like telling people that the little girl I baby sit for, who is my daughters age and in disposables, has more leaking diaper issues than I have ever had in cloth.

Hope you have a speedy delivery! Can’t wait to hear about your new little one!

]]> By: Autumn Beck http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9735 Autumn Beck Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:54:48 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9735 *sniff sniff* *sniff sniff*

]]> By: Vicki D. http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9734 Vicki D. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:52:49 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9734 I think we are lucky to have you teach us about cloth diapering!! I know I have learned so much by your posts. I've had a great experience cloth diapering so far in part from your wisdom. Thanks!!!!!! I think we are lucky to have you teach us about cloth diapering!! I know I have learned so much by your posts. I’ve had a great experience cloth diapering so far in part from your wisdom. Thanks!!!!!!

]]> By: Susan http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9730 Susan Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:19:04 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9730 My third child is due this month and this will be my first CD experience. I am currently waiting for my unbleached prefolds, flats and thirsties covers as I type. They are out for delivery on the big brown truck and it is definately like Christmas morning!!! I have some newborn and small proraps,3 snappis, 4 pins, 2 gdiapers and 2 BG 3.0 one size. I am interested to see how all this goes. I don' t want to hear "I told you so" from everyone who already thinks I am crazy for CDing. I looked in Wal Mart for that diaper pail like you found but didn't see it. I'll keep looking for something like it. Your website is a great help!!! Thank You! ~Susan~ My third child is due this month and this will be my first CD experience. I am currently waiting for my unbleached prefolds, flats and thirsties covers as I type. They are out for delivery on the big brown truck and it is definately like Christmas morning!!! I have some newborn and small proraps,3 snappis, 4 pins, 2 gdiapers and 2 BG 3.0 one size. I am interested to see how all this goes. I don’ t want to hear “I told you so” from everyone who already thinks I am crazy for CDing. I looked in Wal Mart for that diaper pail like you found but didn’t see it. I’ll keep looking for something like it. Your website is a great help!!! Thank You! ~Susan~

]]> By: Autumn Beck http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9729 Autumn Beck Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:46:41 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9729 Kelly, is the smell an ammonia smell? If so do a vinegar soak: 4 cups vinegar, set washer to soak setting. Charlie's soap is known for causing rashes :( sorry your little one got one. My wash routine is: prewash with bac-out, wash with costco "green" detergent, 2nd rinse. When an issue pops up like stink I make sure I'm using enough detergent (our stinkies are usually due to not being really clean) then do HOT wash/rinses. Our new house has an awesome water heater so I can really get the buildup out. I completely understand your frustration. The key to stripping is to rinse like crazy with hot water. Here is an old post on stripping cloth diapers: <a href="http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-to-remove-buildup-from-your-cloth-diapers/" rel="nofollow"> There are some things that are different like I don't use the Laundry Ball or Crunchy Clean anymore. Kelly, is the smell an ammonia smell? If so do a vinegar soak: 4 cups vinegar, set washer to soak setting. Charlie’s soap is known for causing rashes :( sorry your little one got one. My wash routine is: prewash with bac-out, wash with costco “green” detergent, 2nd rinse. When an issue pops up like stink I make sure I’m using enough detergent (our stinkies are usually due to not being really clean) then do HOT wash/rinses. Our new house has an awesome water heater so I can really get the buildup out. I completely understand your frustration. The key to stripping is to rinse like crazy with hot water.
Here is an old post on stripping cloth diapers: There are some things that are different like I don’t use the Laundry Ball or Crunchy Clean anymore.

]]> By: Autumn Beck http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9727 Autumn Beck Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:40:19 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9727 Wow, Debra. You are committed! I applaud you for that. Have you tried wool soakers? No matter the cover it sounds like Annabel (that's my oldest daughter's middle name) pees a river when she goes. In that situation microfiber as a doubler is best because it absorbs so quick. Hemp absorbs slow so that would exacerbate the leaking. If you are trifolding the prefold and laying it in the cover I would wrap the prefold around a homemade microfiber doubler. This is what I did with Haven when I first started cloth diapering. I used Proraps covers from the link in my post and I found them to be the best, even after using lots of covers over the years. Wool covers can be made by you very inexpensively. Or you can purchase a couple of really good bulletproof ones like aristocrats or babyology to change out with her. At 8 months she's not going to have much preference. My 26 month old refuses to put on any knit wool anymore :( It's not worth the fight. Check out the Cloth Diaper Covers and Wool category for instructions on how to make wool longies and soakers. Wow, Debra. You are committed! I applaud you for that. Have you tried wool soakers? No matter the cover it sounds like Annabel (that’s my oldest daughter’s middle name) pees a river when she goes. In that situation microfiber as a doubler is best because it absorbs so quick. Hemp absorbs slow so that would exacerbate the leaking. If you are trifolding the prefold and laying it in the cover I would wrap the prefold around a homemade microfiber doubler. This is what I did with Haven when I first started cloth diapering. I used Proraps covers from the link in my post and I found them to be the best, even after using lots of covers over the years. Wool covers can be made by you very inexpensively. Or you can purchase a couple of really good bulletproof ones like aristocrats or babyology to change out with her. At 8 months she’s not going to have much preference. My 26 month old refuses to put on any knit wool anymore :( It’s not worth the fight. Check out the Cloth Diaper Covers and Wool category for instructions on how to make wool longies and soakers.

]]> By: Debra http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9726 Debra Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:57:23 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9726 Thanks for sharing your journey, Autumn! I have been wanting to ask you a question for a long time and was inspired by your own experience with leaky prefolds. I've been using prefolds with my 8-month-old since she was new, and have always, without exception, had them leak. They've been washed a million times, I've tried four different covers (MotherEase, Thirsties, Baby Milano, Bumkins), I've tried using doublers. Nothing works. Without fail, the reason I know Annabel needs to be changed is because her pants are wet (Even after just a couple hours). Is this supposed to be happening? Any ideas on what my problem could be? I really don't want to give up on cloth diapering, but I don't have money to try other kinds and it is getting exasperating! I would love any feedback you have. Thanks for sharing your journey, Autumn! I have been wanting to ask you a question for a long time and was inspired by your own experience with leaky prefolds. I’ve been using prefolds with my 8-month-old since she was new, and have always, without exception, had them leak. They’ve been washed a million times, I’ve tried four different covers (MotherEase, Thirsties, Baby Milano, Bumkins), I’ve tried using doublers. Nothing works. Without fail, the reason I know Annabel needs to be changed is because her pants are wet (Even after just a couple hours). Is this supposed to be happening? Any ideas on what my problem could be? I really don’t want to give up on cloth diapering, but I don’t have money to try other kinds and it is getting exasperating! I would love any feedback you have.

]]> By: kelly http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-my-cloth-diaper-journey-began/comment-page-1/#comment-9725 kelly Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:00:57 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/?p=462#comment-9725 Can you lead me in the right direction for cleaning CDs? I'm at my wits end bc I'm having issues with smell. Then she had a rash bc I used too much soap and now they're leaking. I need to strip and start over, but don't know how to strip properly and dont want to continue the same wash routine expecting diff results! She got a major rash from Charlie's soap. I use Publix brand detergent (1tbsp) bc it was on an approved list. I dont want to quit, but had her in disposables yesterday while her stash washed/dried and it was such an easy day! Can you lead me in the right direction for cleaning CDs? I’m at my wits end bc I’m having issues with smell. Then she had a rash bc I used too much soap and now they’re leaking. I need to strip and start over, but don’t know how to strip properly and dont want to continue the same wash routine expecting diff results!
She got a major rash from Charlie’s soap. I use Publix brand detergent (1tbsp) bc it was on an approved list. I dont want to quit, but had her in disposables yesterday while her stash washed/dried and it was such an easy day!

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