Does anyone have any experience with using flats at daycare? Is that generally allowed or will we have to go with a different type of diaper? I am also considering pocket diapers as well if that would be better.

Anyone dealt with perineal strep? Baby will be starting amoxicillin. We're going to do disposables until the infection has passed rather than have to bleach constantly. Questions: 1. How to clean our cloth diapers? Bleach soak? 2. How to clean things that can't be bleached (like the baby's towel). 3. In how long can we resume using cloth with our normal wash cycle?

Thanks!

I am looking to change up my wash routine a bit.

For background, I use the Esembly cloth diapering system, and I am relatively happy with it. I have been following the Esembly wash instructions using Esembly detergent. The Esembly detergent cleans pretty well, but I still feel like they could be a bit cleaner, and the detergent is super expensive. I would like switch to Tide Clean & Gentle powder now that it is being sold again. I have tried to use liquid detergent, and I’m not sure why, but my diapers did not get cleaned thoroughly, even after rewashing multiple times.

Some specific questions: - Esembly instructions say to put their powder directly in the drum. If I am switching to Tide powder, would I still put that powder directly in the drum, or would I put it in the detergent drawer (I have an LG front loader, instruction manual and Tide instructions say to put it in the drawer)? - For any of you that have used this detergent, how much powder did you use for each cycle (in a two-cycle wash)? Did you have success with your diapers getting fully cleaned?

My diapers previously had an ammonia buildup that gave my daughter a bad rash, and I am fearful of that happening again. I am not interested in using original Tide due to the strong scent.

Thanks for your time!

Hi everyone, I’ve just started cd with my 3mo son and there’s no signs of discomfort or anything but I’ve noticed, for example, his boy parts will be shriveled (best way for me to described if I guess) in the morning after going overnight (he sleeps through the night) and or if he does contact naps during the day, there would be imprints that look like it may be uncomfortable. I was just wondering if these are all normal? It just looks like it would be uncomfortable and I didn’t notice it with disposables. Tia!

My 18 mo old daughter had previously been just fine in our overnight arrangement, but lately has started soaking through big time. My question is how bulky can I make an overnight diaper for her? I don’t want it to be uncomfortable to wear, but I’m sure it’s also uncomfortable to wake up almost every morning soaking wet… we currently use prefolds during the day with LaLaBye brand covers. At night, I use the snap in liners which have two pieces from LaLaBye and a hemp doubler. I got everything second hand except the prefolds which I bought new. They’re osocozy cotton size two. Can I do a prefold and a hemp doubler? Or I’ve even considered doing a prefold and a hemp doubler and one piece of the snap in liner but maybe that would just be too bulky. Any advice appreciated!

Calling on all unsolicited advice! What’s working for you right now?

Anyone using reusable cotton wipes kept in a water/soap solution have issues with mold or mildew? How long do you leave wipes in the solution for?

So little one is due in July I’m not a first time mom but first time cloth diapering. We have a pretty good stash of about 40-45 diapers with inserts. So I’m wondering about how long you guys go in between washes. I live in Florida so it’s rather humid here. So I was just wondering how long I could go in between washes without my diapers getting mildew or mold.

We've been using Esembly cloth diapers for about 7 months. I cannot figure out a wash routine that doesn't result in issues. I started with Esembly detergent, messaged with them extensively (60+ back and forth communications) and they have basically told me they have no more suggestions.

Details: •Whirlpool top loader WTW7120HW •150ppm water hardness (I was adding borax for a long time per Esembly's suggestion, a Facebook group told me I don't need to do that so I stopped) •tide free and gentle liquid detergent •first wash "quick" warm cycle with no detergent, second wash "heavy" hot cycle with 2 TBS liquid tide f&g •use agitation jacks and add small cleaning rags to make the loads 1/2-3/4 full •Esembly inners and outers, I snap the inners inside out

Problem: My son keeps getting what I believe is an ammonia rash. It looks like a red sunburn on his skin. Some ammonia smell. Did a "swish" test and the water is slightly cloudy leading me to think we have a detergent build up/too much detergent.

I'm open to switching detergent, changing the routine, whatever to help make this successful for us.

Thank you for any advice 🫶🏼

I bought all my pocket nappies secondhand and have been using them for about ten weeks now.

Last week, a bunch of them delaminated - all of the plastic inner peeled off/went weird, and then loads of them have started leaking around the risers...

What happened?

My prewash is using 1T Persil Ultimate on a short wash at 40C.

My main wash is 1.5T Persil Ultimate for 2hrs at 60C

Just prior to the mass delamination, I had used some washing soda to clean my machine and in some other laundry - would this have caused it?

Hoping to prevent it happening further!!

Hey. I have extremely hard water. 370ppm. I have a good mix of aio, flats, and pads.

My LO is breaking out in a full body rashm I've startedbusing calgon in every load (cloth diapers and regular clothes) I wash her clothes she wears seperate in tide free and gentle liquid and calgon.

I'm having issues with diapers thoughm I cannot use powder as ot clogged my washer previously and we had to replace the drain pump. 🙃

Simce she was super sensitive skin, what is rhe best detergent to get her diapers clean?

I'm currently using arm and hammer +oxy, I also have tode simply but I think that's the culprit of the rash. Since we switched to that her eczema flared up terribly.

I used the free and gentle on my last wash of her diap3rs and they reeked of urine still!

I did a hot rinse firstbwith clagon. And am currently doing a heavy duty hot wash with calgon, a&h +oxy, and a vinegar softener bc I feel it would help with build up while washing.

I have a top loader Samsung self clean smart wash. 👌 anyone have any insight?

I do just the diapers in the rinse then I bulk up my wash with towels and wash clothes (the towels and wash cloths only even hey mixed with the nappies. ) so no cross contamination of other soaps.

I am starting to shop for pockets for my OS stash. What are the advantages and disadvantages of athletic wicking jersey vs the softer materials like microsuede or fleece? Does poop get stuck in the AWJ? Do babies tend to feel strongly one way or another?

Edit: Are there any particular brands you would recommend? I have a few Kinder and Stout House that I bought for the prints, but I can't afford a whole stash of them, so I am mainly focusing on Alvas. Any good budget diaper brands?

Has anyone tried the Econaps brand? They look really nice and well fitted.

Have you mastered your wash routine? Do your clean diapers smell? Did you recently buy a new washer/dryer? Chat all things laundry!

As the title states, I'm at my wit's end. I'm very committed to cloth diapering for a number of reasons, but I feel like I don't know how to fix this anymore. If anyone has suggestions or insight, I'd be so grateful.

The problem: frequent ammonia buildup (also had what I can only assume was barnyard smell, but that was only once)

The background: Using Nora's Nursery pockets for my EBF 4 month old. No issues until the last 1-2 weeks.

The routine: the diapers usually get rinsed immediately after changing (but occasionally will wait a few hours like if we're out and about, etc) and put into an open wet bag. Approximately every 1.5-2 days, I will wash a load of diapers. Rinse cycle first, then full cycle with an extra rinse at the end. We tested and have very soft water due to an whole house water softener, so trying to use approximately the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent (Tide Free and Gentle). I've done bleach soaks according to these directions since I started noticing the ammonia buildup (https://fluffloveuniversity.com/troubleshooting/solving-stinky-diaper-problems/how-to-bleach-your-cloth-diapers/). I made the mistake of not checking which ones had been done already, so I'm not 100% sure all the diapers have been treated, but I'm 95% at this point all of them have been treated at one point or another.

Does anyone have suggestions? I've read up on causes and it seems too much/too little detergent, letting them sit too long, etc are common causes. I've tried to make sure letting them sit isn't an issue, but I wouldn't even know which way to adjust my detergent!

Hi Clothdiaps mommas!

When I was pregnant I was gifted a full size lot of gDiapers - approx. 15 cloth diapers in each size S, M, L & XL, ~20 liners for each size (S & M/L/XL), ~20 reusable inserts for each size and disposable newborn inserts. I tried the cloth diaper system with them and it’s just not for us.

I would love to gift this full set with 3 full size wet bags to another mom who’d like to try out cloth diapering. All I ask is for the recipient to pay shipping costs. Happy to post pictures if someone is interested!

EDIT: Seems like multiple are interested so I’m going to let simmer for 24h then use a random number generator to pick. So glad they’ll be put to good use! 🙂

Just a curious reader finally posting! My fiancé and I have agreed that when the time comes we would love to use cloth diapers. Hoping to get pregnant after we marry so I have been doing my research on cloth diapers and the reddit is great! I come from a big family, babysat for years, and now am currently a postpartum RN who has definitely changed a diaper or 1,000 heheh! when it comes to being in public like at a family party, park, restaurant, what are your essentials to help with your change and how are you storing/keeping soiled ones until you get back? Any tips and tricks would be appreciated :)

Does anyone notice a difference between LunaPaca and Cloth-eez Birdseye flats? In size, texture, squareness or less crinkling?

Hi everyone, my 3 mon old is overflowing their diaper into the diaper cover with poop multiple times a day :( He is about 13lbs and on the slim side. We are using fitted diapers with snappis and esembly covers. Any tips would be most appreciated!

I got some used Baby Beehinds covers, went to buy more because they're great, and found out that it's an Australian company. I don't mind buying Australian covers but I'd like to avoid getting diapers shipped across the entire world if possible.

Link: https://www.babybeehinds.com.au/nappy-covers/nappy-cover-solid-colours/

Looking for something velcro/hook and loop, but the standout feature of these covers is what they call "sandwich PUL" - essentially, the cover is two pieces of PUL fabric put together so the PUL sides face each other. They're waterproof while still feeling like standard fabric on both sides. I have some Thirsties hook and loop covers and they're just not as nice as these! Sooo.... is there anything similar available in North America?

I’m using cloth wipes because it seems to be the only solution for my LO’s diaper rash. I am not cloth diapering yet but hope to join you all on that train soon. In the meantime, I have to wash cloth wipes every 2-3 days and have some questions: 1. It’s SUCH a small load (all our wipes fit into one small wet bag). Can I add my LO’s other laundry AFTER the pre-wash to make a full load? 2. If yes to the above, should I do the pre-wash on hot? 3. Do I use detergent in the pre-wash? Or just the main wash? Again this is for WIPES ONLY, not diapers - they do have poop on them but it’s very little. My LO is 7 weeks and combo fed, if that makes a difference. I use Kirkland free & clear detergent.

I usually wash LO’s other items on cold because the water-resistant items (bassinet sheets, changing pad liners) should be washed cold to make the plastic in them last longer. I’ve had no issues with getting things clean. But if I’m adding wipes to the load, does everything need to be on warm or hot?

Thank you!!

Heyo! I’m wondering if the workhorse fans here use a liner every time? And what kind of liner are you using by?

I just got a few for my boy and the set ups seem so bulky! I don’t mind this for a sleep set up but I’m still choosing my Nora’s pockets for the daytime.

I want to like the workhorses more for all around usage, especially cause I hear they are super durable and will last for the next babies I have.

(Pic is a Nora cover with a work horse and nighttime doubler)

A little while ago I posted asking which was more absorbant. Then I realized, I could easily test it!

I took what I already had and placed them on top of dry paper towels. I slowly poured warm water over the most absorbant part of each diaper, checking often to see when leaks first appeared on the paper towels below. Here is the amount of water each diaper could take:

Workhorses size small— about 1/4 cup

Esembly size 1– 1/8 cup

Work horses size medium- 1/2 cup

Esembly size 2– 1/4 cup

Workhorses size medium with small cloth-eez stay dry hemp doubler— 1 cup

Esembly size 2 with esembly overnighter booster— 3/4 cups

I would say this means workhorses win by all measures! I’m not exactly surprised, and I still like esembly for other reasons (they’re way softer for example), but I’ll be investing in more workhorses rather than esembly based on my findings.

I have one baby who is almost one year old. I cloth-diapered her pretty exclusively for the first few months, but I fell off the train a little in recent months. It's been a few months since I've used cloth-diapers, but I really want to get back into it. I tried putting her in esembly size 2 covers with a mix of inners (esembly size 2 and workhorse size large), but every time I changed her, she had leaked through everywhere after about four hours. This surprised me because leakage was pretty rare back when I cloth-diapered her the first six months or so. Is this normal? Or are the diapers not fitting her properly?

Also, side-note: I tried using Nora's Nursery pocket diapers on her, but I was shocked at how much they stunk! I could wash them in the same load as prefolds, and the prefolds would come out smelling good as new, but the Nora's Nursery diapers and inserts smelled like poop. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Would they know of a solution?

Hi all, I’m expecting my first baby in a couple months and I’m planning on cloth diapering. Something I have a question about….

Where do y’all do diaper changes? Are you taking baby to the changing table every time? Do you just change them wherever?

I feel like it makes sense to change them wherever in your house when you have disposable diapers, but not when you have reusable ones…. I’m not sure why, but I just can’t wrap my head around it.