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How To Clean Cloth Diapers Without Changing Your Routine

August 23, 2017 by Ashley Leave a Comment

One of the daunting tasks to cloth diapering your child is cleaning cloth diapers. I was terrified that I would ruin all of the diapers by laundering them incorrectly.  When I first started looking into cloth diapers I ran in the opposite direction because everything sounded so complicated when it came to how to launder them in such a way that you wouldn’t alter them.  The fear of them leaking was daunting and I didn’t want to throw money out the window by ruining them before we got many wears out of them.

(You will find that everyone varies a little on how they clean cloth diapers.  This is a guideline to follow; alter it as you see fit.  You will want to create your own routine and clean your diapers in a way that is best fitted for your family.  You might even notice that you need to make a few tweaks just because you have a different washing machine than I have.)

How to Clean Cloth Diapers

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Picking a Laundry Detergent

I thought that this was going to be the biggest issue, but after a lot more research I have realized that it really isn’t as daunting of a task as I thought.  I found this great resource on recommended laundry detergents that ecoAble wrote up.  They have everything categorized so that you can find the type of detergent that you use at home and can see if it is included.  If it isn’t on their list then you can find a comparable detergent that is sold in a store near you.

I was thankful to see that Tide Free & Gentle and Purex are safe detergents to use on cloth diapers because it is what we normally use for our clothes.  If I were to purchase a detergent just for cloth diapers I think I would go with Seventh Generation as a detergent just for cloth diapers because I am willing to pay a little extra to keep my cloth diapers cleaner and as free from build-up as possible.

Basic Cloth Diaper Wash Routine

STEP 1: Soiled cloth diaper treatment

If you have a wet cloth diaper it can go straight to the diaper pail.  Any solid waste should be knocked off of the diaper or sprayed into toilet. If you aren’t planning to wash that day you will want to minimize staining and mold growth by rinsing and wringing out the diaper thoroughly.  Wash every 2-3 days.

STEP 2: Prewash

This step is needed for removing the surface soil from cloth diapers.  The Prewash is a cycle on your washing machine that you run with no laundry detergent or if you are using a plant based detergent then minimal detergent in this cycle.  You will also want to make sure that the water in the machine fills higher than the diapers so that they can agitate properly in the machine.

TIP: Hook-&-Loop cloth diapers may stick to other diapers and can damage them while in the wash.  I would recommend placing them in a mesh bag in the machine. Place 4-5 diapers per bag into the wash.  If the Hook & Loop diapers don’t come with covers for the hook portion I would purchase some or make your own out of velcro at home. 

STEP 3: Main Wash

This step is needed to deep clean cloth diapers through all the layers of fiber.  This cycle is the main cycle where you will want to add in your normal amount of laundry detergent for a cycle of laundry the size you are washing,

STEP 4: Dry

Tumble dry on low/medium heat or line dry.  Only tumble dry on low or medium heat if recommended by the diaper company.  Many companies don’t recommend it as it can cause issues with the PUL.  I prefer putting my diapers on the line to dry and toss the inserts into the dryer on low to tumble dry.

TIP: Turn All-in-One Cloth Diapers inside out to speed up drying time

Is this how you get your cloth diapers clean?  If not I would love to hear how you clean cloth diapers in the comments below.  I am always open to learning new tips and tricks as well!

Filed Under: Cloth Diapering, Featured, Parenting Tagged With: Cleaning, Cloth Diaper, Cloth Diapering, Laundry detergent, Parenting

ecoAble All-in-One Cloth Diaper Functionality Review

August 9, 2017 by Ashley 4 Comments

This is a sponsored post thanks to ecoAble who sent me a diaper to review.

Cloth Diapers can be daunting to new parents, hell they can be daunting to experienced parents as well, especially to those of us who have limited mobility and have to itemize what they do in a day so that they do not run out of energy to complete the day with. (Check out Spoon Theory for a better explanation.)  My son is 17 months old and we have used disposables from day one with no issues aside from the nagging feeling in the back of my head about how much trash we were making and how much money has been wasted on these disposables.  This is why I decided it is time to find out which Cloth Diapers will work with someone with limited dexterity in their hands like myself.  Today I am starting this journey with an ecoAble All-in-One cloth diaper.

ecoAble All-in-One Farm print Cloth Diaper

Diving into the world of cloth diapering still scares me, but I am diving into the shallows first.  All-in-One diapers are known for being the easiest diapers to work with because they do not require a cover and don’t have to be stuffed though you can stuff them if you need extra absorbency.  The ecoAble All-in-One diapers come in snaps or hook and loop like you see above.  Today I am just reviewing their hook and loop cloth diaper for functionality.  I chose to start with hook and loop because I will admit that I am terrified to actually attempt snap diapers.

ecoAbleecoAble AIO Design

The ecoAble AIO cloth diaper has a nice sleek design; the interior is made of soft charcoal bamboo fleece that helps to wick moisture away from baby’s skin to help keep their skin dry (and hide stains easier than white material).  This diaper is made with a sewn in absorbent material so there is no need to stuff the diaper.  It does however come with a bonus pocket that allows for the stuffing of the diaper if you have a heavy wetter or want to use the diaper for overnight use.

By looking at the diaper you will be able to see that these diapers have really tight elastics around the legs to help create a great fit on baby.  They also come with snaps on the front of the diaper to change the rise of the diaper so that it can fit a child approximately 10 lbs to 35 lbs.  A great addition to this diaper is the laundry tabs that you can fold over so that the diapers don’t link together in the wash as well as to help ensure that the hook and loop doesn’t get destroyed in the wash.

Hook and Loop Functionality

The hook and loop on this ecoAble AIO is firm, but not too firm that I cannot grasp it.  It is also made nicely so that there is a small tab for me to easily grab and pull the hook and loop apart.  I find this to be great because there are times with disposables where I cannot pull the tabs back off of the diaper when my son is wearing it.  I have destroyed many a diaper by tearing the tabs completely off just so I can remove the diaper.

Now for the scary part; the rise snaps.  I was nervous about the snaps because there have been many snaps on my son’s clothes that I have been unable to snap and unsnap.  Thankfully the snaps on cloth diapers seem to always be the plastic snaps and these tend to be easier to snap than the metal ones.  However I will admit that in order for me to snap these together I must hold the diaper a certain way and use my right thumb on the inside of the diaper and have my left hand holding the rest of the diaper still as well as using my left hand as a brace to push the snaps firmly together.

Final Verdict

I would have to say that I rate the ease of the ecoAble All-in-One cloth diaper a 4.5 out of 5 because I am able to adjust the diaper as well as use the hook and loop feature with ease.  I am not giving it a full 5 because I do believe that disposables are still easier even though they aren’t cost effective or eco-friendly.

Where to Buy

If you are interested in purchasing the ecoAble All-in-One diaper you can check out their website.  You can buy them as single diapers for $15.99 or a 6 pack bundle for $64.99.  Purchasing the bundle brings the price down to $10.83 a piece.  The bundle is a great way to start a stash even if you don’t get to hand pick all of your prints.  You will also want to make sure that you check out their promo page to get the best bang for your buck!

Filed Under: Cloth Diapering, Parenting Tagged With: Cloth Diaper, Cloth Diapering, Disability Hacks, Disabled, Parenting, Velcro Closure

The Chicago Baby Show 2017 Information & a Giveaway

July 23, 2017 by Ashley Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post thanks to Mom Tends and The Chicago Baby Show.

I love baby and parenting conventions and for the past few years I have been jealous of some of the amazing baby and parenting conventions that are offered in New York and California so when I learned that there was going to be a Chicago Baby Show 2017 I lost my shit! I have read amazing things about the New York Baby Show and LA Baby Show; of course part of my reason for loving them is because The Baby Guy, Jamie Grayson, speaks at these events and I love him.

The 2017 Chicago Baby Show 2017, on August 26 & 27 at Navy Pier will be part of the largest show series for new and expectant parents in the country. Built off the 7 years of success with our New York Baby Show and our inaugural LA Baby Show last year , no other event provides a better experience for thousands of expectant and new families from Chicagoland, seeking a family-friendly jamboree of top brands, great speakers and seminars, big giveaways, and lots of learning, support, bonding, and fun as you make your way into parenthood. See below for details… etc. Normal ticket price is $30 per family (for 2 adults and up to 4 children), and $20 per individual. 

Save 50% at Chicago Baby Show 2017 Today!

If you use my referral link to purchase your ticket off of eventbrite today you will be able to save 50% on your ticket(s)!  This means a family ticket would cost $15 and an individual ticket will only cost you $10 today!  This is a great deal for a new baby event in the Chicago area!

It’s Giveaway time!

I will be attending the Chicago Baby Show and want to invite a few local parents to the event as well.  I do love meeting other parents out there and this will be a great way to meet some other parents and possibly make some friends while having a great time.  Check out the giveaway below for 6 tickets to the Chicago Baby Show 2017!  These tickets are for either Family or Individual tickets (your choice)!

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 and older.  Travel and all other expenses are not covered in this giveaway.  You will only be getting a ticket to the event.

Chicago Baby Show Giveaway

Filed Under: Family, Featured, Parenting Tagged With: Chicago, Cloth Diaper, Giveaway, Parenting, Parenting Event

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