Resources
If you have a question about your diapers that is unanswered here, please contact your Chapter Manager and she will be happy to help.
Known Issues with Donated Diapers
To read about possible known issues with diapers sent to our recipients and how to fix the problems, please view our KNOWN ISSUES page. We discontinued sending this out with all of the packages in July 2009 to reduce costs and waste.
Laundering
- Is my detergent cloth diaper friendly? Find out by viewing this PDF courtesy of Linda from Happy Heinys.
- My diapers are new. Should I do anything special? If you have new prefolds, you will want to wash and dry them on HOT several times before use. Make sure you dry them between washings to help quilt them for maximum absorbency. If you have new PUL diapers, you will need to wash and dry them on HOT before the first use to ensure the PUL seals around the stitch holes. If you have wool, please refer to Granola Babies for care. All other diapers will need to be washed and dried before first use.
- How do I wash my cloth diapers? Everyone eventually comes up with their own washing system depending on what works for them. You will find many different washing routine examples online, so try to take those and tweek them to fit your needs! Here is an article from Diaper Jungle as well as a different, yet simliar perspective from Green Mountain Diapers.
Using Prefolds
- How do I fold my prefolds? Take a look at Green Mountain Diapers for anything you need to know about folding prefolds! The site is complete with “how to” pictures.
Building a Cloth Diaper “Stash”
- Where can I buy cloth diapers on a small budget? Miracle Diapers is excited that you want to expand your new cloth diaper “stash”. There are many ways to obtain cloth diapers at low cost. We suggest that you join a few cloth diapering/natural living forums, yahoo groups, as well as local support groups if available. View our list of websites that may be useful.
Stinky, Leaky, non-Absorbent, Irritating, or Discolored Diapers?
We may have a solution for ya! Bummis.com was kind enough to share their prepared “Residues” information with us!
From the file – “We believe that residues are now the single most important issue in troubleshooting problems with cloth diaper users.”
If this sounds like some issues you are having with your diapers, please check our their “Residues.pdf” file!
