After switching from disposable diapers to cloth diapers, I've noticed after mutiple washings, the cloth isn't as soft as when the diapers were new. I use regular laundry detergent with vinegar in the rinse cycle, yet the diapers aren't as soft as when they were new. I open for suggestings on how to keep the gauze cloth soft and absorbant.
2006-12-11 11:34:55 · 5 answers · asked by dar52 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
First I just have to say that the people who suggested Dreft, Borax and fabric softeners either don't use cloth diapers or if they do they must have tons of problems. Dreft and fabric softeners will decrease the absorbancy of your diapers. Borax will affect the waterproof coating on your diaper covers. You say you use regular detergent...? By regular, I hope you mean a hypoallergenic detergent such as All-Free and Clear.
If you are using birdseye cloth diapers, they won't stay soft for long. Try dsq (diaper service quality) cloth prefold diapers. They are thicker, softer and more absorbant. You won't be able to find quality cloth diapers from your local department store, so I included a couple of links of reputable online cloth diaper shops.
2006-12-11 15:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want soak the cloth diaper to a mild fabric conditioner for a few minutes before drying. There are many available brands of fabric conditioner in the market today but choose the one which you think is the mildest to avoid irritation on your baby's skin. Ironing the cloth, although it sound tedious, also softens it.
2006-12-11 11:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by maimai 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Borax is a great water softner which may help, Try soaking the diapers in that after you wash them and then let them dry. Just don't use fabric softners because they will kill the absorbancy
2006-12-11 11:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by heartache 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website on cloth diapers:
http://www.diaperpin.com/home.asp
It has tons of good info on cloth diapers.
2006-12-11 14:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by oz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't use fabric softener. works the same way with your towels.
2006-12-11 14:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by pinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use Dreft baby detergent, and a mild fabric softener. (downy is best) The softener will help quite a bit!
2006-12-11 11:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋