- Care Instructions
- Detergents
- Do's and Dont's
- Odors
- Stains
Remove excess poop with toilet paper or use a diaper sprayer. Then store diapers in a dry pail. Unsnap the soakers before storage. Wash at least every other day for best results. Use the high level of water on your washing machine. Diapers need lots of water to get clean. Do a cold prewash or soak to get the initial mess rinsed out of the diapers. Follow by a hot wash with a good detergent like Allen's Naturally Liquid Detergent or Charlie's Soap. Do a double rinse to ensure all detergent residue is rinsed out. Our diapers and inserts can be dried on hot. Adding a dry towel to the dryer helps decrease drying time.
An occassional 1/2 cup of vinegar in the initial rinse helps remove detergent buildup, brightens, and sanitizes.
Changing mats and wipes can be washed with the diapers following the same care.
Most detergents can be used with Snap 'n Wraps Diaper System. We highly recommend Charlie's Soap or Allen's Naturally. A good store bought brand is Purex Free and Clear.
With any detergent, if your baby develops a sunburn like redness or small blisters, discontinue use immediately and switch to another brand of detergent.
To keep your diapers functioning well, do not use fabric softener, unapproved diaper creams, bleach, or dryer sheets. Use of these products on your regular clothing can still transfer to the diapers as fabric softener and dryer sheets coat your machine. Diaper creams can cause staining and odor.
The only approved diaper creams for use are Baby Bottom Better, Mother Love Diaper Rash Relief and Rainforest Baby's Natural Diaper Balm.
To prevent diaper and soaker odors wash at least every other day. Store in a dry pail, not a wet pail. Always use a clean rinsing detergent and do double rinses. Detergent residue can hold onto odors.
For stinking diapers and soakers try changing detergents. Not all detergents work for everyone and their function is very dependent on water composition.
For persistent odor problems please contact us for help.
The diaper fleece resists staining, but can still develop stains. The soakers will stain as they are topped with cotton flannel. Applying lemon juice and laying in the sun is a good way to remove stains. Too much sun can cause elastic to fail prematurely so don't overdo it. Most diaper fleece stains will gradually fade.
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