Let's talk about stripping (cloth diapers, that is). Spoiler alert... It's getting out of hand. One group heavily recommends soaks and DIY stripping recipes. Another is really pushing RLR. Lots of people say just use Mighty Bubbles. It's all gotten so complicated … [Read more...]
When and How to Strip Cloth Diapers
What does stripping your cloth diapers mean? When you strip your cloth diapers you are deep cleaning and removing residue from: Hard water minerals that have built up Left over detergent that has built up And yes, detergent CAN buildup. It is designed to rinse out when … [Read more...]
What Is RLR and How To Make A Cheap Substitute
What is RLR? I get this question often usually in response to my recommendation to use it. RLR is a laundry additive, not a detergent. It is phosphate and perfume free and helps to bind to the buildup in your diapers (minerals, detergent or ammonia gunk) and strip them out. … [Read more...]
Please Stop Me From Ordering Disposable Diapers!
I'm going to be completely transparent with you. I am so frustrated with my cloth diapers!! If you connect with me on anything know that I am in the trenches with you. Just because I have this cloth diaper information site, wrote a super detailed cloth diaper book and now … [Read more...]
Cloth Diaper Q&A Vol 4
Today's questions come from Z's Mama. If the Flip Stay Dry insert is made of “3 absorbent layers of microfiber and a smooth stay-dry suede that wicks away moisture from your baby’s bum”…does that mean that it will trap the urea? I’ve noticed lots more rashes though I’m … [Read more...]
The Importance of Rinsing
It seems too easy to say rinse, rinse, rinse. But, most of the time that is the solution. I've had ammonia, dead animal smell, rashes and leaking all within the last 6 months. Every time I set myself on a rinsing campaign the problem is fixed. Most recently my Bum Genius … [Read more...]
Cleaning Your Diapers the HARD Way!? With Hard Water that is!
What type of water I have was something that I never bothered to think about until I started cloth diapering. It turns out I have hard water and it really makes a difference in how I clean my diapers. I never noticed it before because I’ve always used Tide and Gain to clean my … [Read more...]
Ammonia cloth diapers burning your baby?
We all chose to cloth diaper because it was better for our children. But, what do you do when the cloth diapers are hurting your baby? I am so sad to say that I am in this boat. Sterling's nighttime diapers leave him screaming in the morning. Not good. I soaked every … [Read more...]