Questions tagged [cloth-diaper]
Cloth diapers are an alternative to disposable diapers. Many people believe that they are cheaper in the long run, have less of an environmental impact, or may help avoid allergen concerns some people have about disposables. They are washed and re-used, either by the parent, or by a service.
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Trying to find diaper cover with wipeable exterior
Trying to find diaper covers (for cloth diapers) which are made of a fabric or material which can be wiped off. The ones I've seen on Amazon or other websites seem to all be made with a cotton or wool ...
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How can I fix ammonia smell (from detergent buildup?) on "clean" cloth diapers?
I have been using cloth diapers (this kind: https://www.amazon.com/Leekalos-Diapers-Reusable-Inserts-Undersea/dp/B08PBHP749/ref=sr_1_2) for about 8 months on my 10 month old and the diapers are really ...
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How to re waterproof cloth diapers?
We have a number of Cloth Diapers (Mama Koala if it matters) that have worked great, but recently, some of them are beginning to leak through the fabric.
How can I safely (to my toddler) re apply ...
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Washing Cloth diapers
My boyfriend and I live in an apartment building and have shared washer and dryers. We are expecting a baby girl and have been leaning heavily towards cloth diapers. He is concerned if it is worth the ...
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leaking cloth diaper while in Ergo Baby
Our 8 week old son frequently has a leaky diaper (we use cloth) while inside an Ergo Baby. We don't have problems with leaky diapers at any other time, only, it seems in the Ergo. Also the problem ...
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Do cloth diapers actually decrease how long a child stays in diapers?
I've heard that cloth diapers encourage a child to not soil themselves, as they are less comfortable than disposable diapers, and that this leads to being potty trained quicker. Is this true?
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Is it wrong to wash cloth diapers in a shared washing machine?
My wife and I are having our first child and our considering cloth diapers. We live in an apartment complex with 10-15 units and all share the same two washing machines and two drying machines. We are ...
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Baby girl won't pee in cloth diapers
A friend of mine has a baby girl thats been in disposable diapers for about 4 months. Recently she made the switch to cloth diapers which has been fine expect she noticed that her baby won't pee in ...
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Should I rinse cloth wipes once baby starts solids?
Once a baby starts solids, do I now need to rinse the cloth wipes? Before solids, it was only breastfed poop and the cloth wipe could just be tossed in the diaper pail. Can I still just toss it in and ...
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Do I need to put cloth diapers through two wash cycles?
Currently, I store my cloth diapers in a dry pail. Every two days or so, I need to wash the diapers. I put about 10-20 cloth diapers through two wash cycles: a COLD wash, then add other clothes to ...
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How to minimize diaper usage or replace it with greener alternatives
Is it possible to minimize diaper usage for infants , are there any greener alternatives to diaper and diaper pads , one alternative is cloth diapers but for many its difficult to clean it , are there ...
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How often should the cloth diaper be changed and how to know when it is the time to change the diapers?
Infant will be on his bed, so how will I know that it is the time to change his diaper?
Do I have to wait for his crying?
Do I have to check every 15 minutes whether his diaper is wet or not?
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What qualities should be looked in cloth diapers?
What kind of cloth should be preferred?
What should be the thickness of the cloth?
What should be the shape and size of the cloth?
Do we have to use a polythene cover on the outer side of the diaper ...
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How early should I start thinking about cloth diapers?
My girlfriend and I just got pregnant, she is eight weeks in. I have been reading a lot about cloth diapering, and I was wondering if it is too early to start thinking about this. Here are my ...
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Are cloth diapers really more environmentally minded than disposables?
Yes. disposables are made of plastic that often winds up filling landfills (or worse-yet) floating in bits in the ocean, but what about all the harsh cleaning fluids used in cleaning the diapers by ...
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