Diapers Q&A

cloth diapers?

i got cloth diapers for my daughter, who is 1. she seems to keep diaper rash alot so i thought i would try the cloth ones to see if that helps at all, thinking maybe she is allergic to the disposables. i bought the gerber ones from wall mart, and the pins and the plastic covers, now i have no idea what to do with them!! How do they work? i can get them snug around her waist, but they are all loose around her legs. also, what do you do about poopy? i know that the more solid stuff i can just flush, but the mooshy stuff, how do i get rid of that?

Public Comments

1. umm...maybe take it out and hose it off...and wash in the sink...i would rather spray it with the hose
2. Oh gosh, those are awful. You want the all-in-one diapers by BumGenius. But if you are just seeing if cloth will help her, that would be a way to start. Mooshy poo gets swished around in the toilet and then dumped into the diaper pail. I used a wet diaper pail and it kept the smell and stains away. This website has everything I needed to know about cloth diapers: http://www.cottonbabies.com/ Resources are towards the bottom left.
3. wash it with sope. And to keep it from falling tie it harder.
4. do not bother with the diapers from walmart, kmart or any other mass retailer - the ONLY diaper from a mass retailer that works ok for cloth - is the gerber DSQ (diaper service quality) - it has to be DSQ - these are only available from target - and hard to find in stores but available online next - do not use they vinyl pants - will not help diaper rash at all then do not use diaper pins - use snappi's they are great, quick and no pin pricks diaper covers can be pricey - for just beginning i would suggest the dappi diaper cover $3 and works the best for me out of all the expensive ones i have tried if you really get into cloth diapering get a wool soaker for overnights and day use as well - for the breathability and absorbancy factor if she is a heavy wetter - for just starting out to see if you like - you can use the guaze prefolds or flats as a doubler - this seems to work best with me using a twist - not the newspaper fold - they are going to be a bit loose around the legs - but the snappi will help you get it tighter - but even with not being snug around legs - i have never had a blowout that involved clothing it all stayed in the diaper cover - i would not swish my diapers in the toilet - that really isnt necessary these days - just roll, shake the poop off (you can also use a spatula or paintscraper) in the toilet then you can use a hose sprayer attached to the toilet valve or a utility sink to get rinse the rest of the poop off - some people dont bother doing even that because of the effeciency of detergents and washers these days do not use bleach tho - free and clear detergents are best - no fabric softener - dryer balls or line dry - occaisionally maybe a vinegar wash if odor becomes a problem - but do a double rinse afterwards, then wash normally i have found cloth to be no more trouble than disposables - a less stinky diaper pail - better for my baby, etc