Should I use prefolds and do I have to use pins? Also, what's the best product at cleaning them?
2007-06-01 13:18:11 · 10 answers · asked by blondie84girl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I got my Indian cotton prefolds from Baby Cloth Bottoms I can't believe how much more absorbent they are compared to the ones in the stores (burp rags) I have a few of the fancy diapers but I rarely use them (fuzzi bunz, happy heiny's) I use dappi pins, they lock so they'll never poke baby, plus they stay sharp longer than the gerber ones. There are also pin-free options like snappis. OK- so here's where I got mine... http://www.babyclothbottoms.com
About cleaning- don't use bleach or fabric softeners. Bleach breaks down the natural fibers and fabric softeners make them less absorbent. I use regular tide, but I run through two extra hot rinses. Laundering diapers is a hard thing to recommend, it will depend on how sensitive your baby's skin is and also the properties of you local water (ph, chlorine, minerals...) There are laundering products, all diaper vendors will have some on their site. try what you can- use what works.
And here are several other resources from htp://www.mothering.com It is a great magazine that often publishes articles about diapering (and everything else moms want to know about)
All Cozy Baby
(979)482-3744
http://www.allcozybaby.com
http://Babies Under Wraps
(888) 599-BABY
http://www.babiesunderwraps.com
Baby Bunz
800-676-4559
http://www.babybunz.com
Baby Mine Store
877-314-KIDS (5437)
http://www.babyminestore.com
Baby N More
877-342-7379
http://www.babynmore.com
Babyworks
800-422-2910
http://www.babyworks.com
Barefoot Baby
800-735-2082
http://www.barefootbaby.com
Behind Baby
613-742-6034
http://www.behindbaby.com
Bummis
888-828-6647
http://www.bummis.com
Buywahm.com
877-902-2829
http://www.buywahm.com
California Babestuff
877-423-1910
http://www.californiababestuff.com
Child Organics
877-386-8628
http://www.childorganics.com
Choosey Diapers
888-422-2447
http://www.chooseydiapers.com
Cloud 9 Softies
http://www.cloud9softies.com
Cotton-Kids
888-422-2945
http://www.cotton~kids.com
Crickett's Diapers
800-603-0030
http://www.crickettsdiapers.com
Danish Woolen Delight
802-878-6089
http://www.danishwool.com/company/contact.htm
IN CANADA: Mama Dearest
450-661-6629
http://www.mamadearest.ca
Decent Exposure
800-505-4949
http://www.decentexposures.com
Diaperfabric.com
http://www.diaperfabric.com
Diapering Decisions
888-806-9999
http://www.diaperingdecisions.com
Earthbaby
877-602-6800
http://www.earthbaby.com
Firefly Diapers
716-833-9337
http://www.fireflydiapers.com
Fuzzi Bunz
866-DRY-BABY (379-2229)
http://www.fuzzibunz.com
GladRags
800-799-4523
http://www.gladrags.com
Green Mountain Diapers
800-330-9905
http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com
Jack's Magic Beanstalk
1-877-Nurse Me
http://www.jacksmagicbeanstalk.com
Katie's Kisses
888-881-0404
http://www.katieskisses.com
Kelly's Closet
888-455-6627
http://www.kellyscloset.com
Kissaluvs
866-KISSALUVS (547-7258)
http://www.kissaluvs.com
Lill-ing
800-747-WOOL (9665)
http://www.lill-ing.net
Liz's Cloth
http://www.lizscloth.com
Mama Moon
http://www.mamamoon.com
Mother-Ease
800-416-1475
http://www.mother-ease.com
NaturalBabies.com
702-655-6332
http://www.naturalbabies.com
Nordic Natural Woollens
877-858-9665
http://www.nordicwoollens.com
The One Stop Diaper Shop
801-955-5963
http://www.onestopdiapershop.com
Oskri Organics
800-628-1110
http://www.oskri.com
Peaceful Moon
http://www.peacefulmoon.com
Sleeping Bean
866-476-8470
http://www.sleepingbean.com
Snap To It
866-9SNAPPI (76-2774)
http://www.snappibaby.com
SnuggleRoo
http://www.snuggleroo.com
Wee Bees
877-WEE-BEES (933-2337)
http://www.weebees.com
Good luck and congratulations
2007-06-01 13:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use prefolds and pocket diapers. I have tried all in one cloth diapers but didn't care for them.
I have used both pins and Snappis on my prefolds and contours and once I got the hang of Snappis really like them. The diaper pins I used were some cheapy brand from Walmart or Target. I had the darndest time getting them to go into the diaper until my mother-in-law told me to run the sharp point through my hairline (carefully!! haha) and then try it. It worked!! Slid right in after that. Must have something to do with new moms not having time to shower or something. :-)
I am in love with Fuzzi Bunz, which are a more expensive pocket diaper. However, I have just started using Thirsties Prefolds and Imse Vimse contour diapers. I use a Thirsties cover over them.
As for washing them, first I run them through a cold rinse or soak then I wash them on hot. I use Allen's Naturally for cleaning my diapers and it does a great job. It is about $15.00 dollars for a box that says it can do 75 loads, but it stretches A LOT farther. I usually only use a half a cup of it per load. My diapers always come out clean. Line drying them also helps. If you line dry they stay whiter longer and it doesn't wear them out as long. Toss in a cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle and that will make them soft even if line drying.
For the covers I also use Allen's but usually just toss them in a quickie wash on warm. Do not put covers in the dryer unless you HAVE to. Even then put them on the lowest setting you can. High heat will destroy them. I hang dry them as well and if it is raining out you can find diapers and covers draped everywhere in my home...
2007-06-04 10:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by shalomd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like prefolds and covers. I lay the prefold in the cover and just velcro it. My favorite cover is Imse Vise Bumpy. I use Gerber Diaper Service Quality prefold or Chinese prefolds. I got a bunch off my local freecycle and craigslist. I've bought a few more off www.diaperswappers.com which is a used diaper website. Nice mamas on there! I also have an Aristocrat wool soaker that I use too.
I use BumGenius pocket diapers when we're out and about. I use their one size that grows as your baby grows. At night, I use a solid print Happy Heiny diaper. I find it easily works for up to 10 hours on my super soaker.
Pins aren't necessary. I used a snappi for the longest time. They're easy to use.
For detergents check out:http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/detergentchart.htm
For us with an HE, I find Charlie's Soap works great. You can also make your own soap with washing soda, Fells Naptha, and Borax.
Good luck finding what works for you!
2007-06-01 14:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by April 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this website: http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/
I've heard that the ones that you just velcro on are nice. No prefolds and pins. Makes it quicker I guess. I've never tried them yet though. Good luck!
2007-06-01 13:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by tiredbutwiredlove 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got some from Babies R Us, and the rest I got off ebay. Between the two it was an investment of a couple hundred dollars, but when you consider that disposable diapers can run about $100.00 a month it really isn't as expensive as it sounds.
2016-05-18 23:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used diapers from dydee daiper, its a local comapny for me. I use prefolds and pins, sometimes with fancy velcro covers, sometimes with gerber plastic pants.
wash in mild soap with vinegar in the rinse, do a 2nd rinse and airdry.
2007-06-01 13:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG you mean you can't buy them at walmart ? Heck fire didnt know that. I raised both of mine on them course they are men now. As in I couldnt efford throw aways back then. My mind is escaping but I think it was Dreft or Ivory flakes detergent for diapers. Damn this is really making me OLD.. LOL BTW I used pins to hold them in place plus plastic undies to hold the stuff in.
2007-06-01 13:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Walmart has some of the best ones I have seen but Target and Kmart have the same ones.
2007-06-01 13:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rachael 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've noticed them at Walmart and they are pretty cheap. I've never used them, so I really don't know if you have to use pins or if there are other options.
2007-06-01 13:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by christina30 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You didn't say whether they were for yourself or someone else.
2007-06-04 14:34:34 · answer #10 · answered by wetsaway 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋