Diaper information is located at
http://www.metro.net/bcoole/designs/diapers.html
or go to www.dogpile.com
and type in diapers and look for cotton diapers after hitting the fetch button.
Laundry
It's just not that big a deal. Scrape off what you can into the toilet,
then throw into the machine.
Pails: Some people buy a special pail, others just keep the washer half
full of water on a rinse
cycle and run it when it gets full. Some keep a pail in the changing
area, others keep it in the
bathroom. Baking soda or vinegar will help wit odor control. Do not use
5 gallon, industrial
type buckets for a diaper pail, a small explorer can topple into them,
head first.
Soap: I prefer to use the cheapest biodegradable soap possible. Try for
"soap" rather than
"detergent," soap being gentler. I go to the local janitorial supply
for a giant box of unscented
biodegradable stuff that lasts me a year for the family wash. Avoid
fancy products that make
things "Whiter than White." These contain Borates and can irritate your
baby's bottom, and
can damage many brands of diaper covers and elastic. (Most of the baby
soaps contain
borates, because we want baby things to be extra white.)
The Machine: Use HOT water as much as possible. I usually found that
double rinsing was
not necessary, but if you use whiteners, you must double rinse.
Drying: I prefer to hang diapers. Sunlight is a natural germ killer,
and everything smells so
nice. It is also a nice time to be outside with your baby. But be
realistic, when you have a
family, you do not always have the luxury of time. You might want to
line dry if there is a
problem with diaper rash.
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