Stripping Your Cloth Diapers

Ever find that your cloth diapers have become stinky and you just can't get them to smell fresh anymore? Or you go to change your baby's cloth diaper and find it just isn't absorbing and causing leaks? If so, it may be time to strip your diapers. Over time, a soapy build-up can occur if your detergent leaves residue. That is why it's always important to include an extra rinse when washing.  Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to strip your diapers.  Step 1: Wash your diapers as … [Read more...]

Cloth Diapering Tip #2: Growth Spurts

You bring baby home from the hospital excited to begin cloth diapering right away. A few days go by and feel certain your cloth diapers are working out as you hoped. A few days later…"BAM!" All of a sudden your diapers are leaking and you can’t figure out why. You ask yourself, "What am I doing wrong?", "Are these diapers no good?", "Do I have detergent build up?", "Is that even possible? These are brand new diapers!" Has this happened to you? Consider for a moment … [Read more...]