How do I wash and dry these before I use them on a new baby? No directions came!
788862
I washed them using dreft detergent so it didn't irritate the babies bottom.
788863
The advice to use special detergent is really not necessary. In order to prep cloth diapers made of natural fibers (cotton, bamboo, hemp), it is recommended that you wash then dry 3 to 5 times. You should dry between each wash. Because they are not soiled with human waste, feel free to throw them in with your regular laundry such as towels. The reason for the multiple washes is to help get the natural oils off the cloth that are present with natural fibers. For this reason, it is often recommended not to prep them with your other cloth diapers (for the concern of the other diapers getting the oils on them and then causing repelling issues.) I have never done this though, and I've never experienced an issue with repelling. Also, in regards to special laundry detergents... Rock n Green and other "CD Safe" detergents are a total joke. They don't clean well at all, and most people who start out using this detergent end up with stink issues in their diapers (they look clean but smell awful when wet) and even rash issues. It's not complicated with cloth diapers. Just be common sense about them... (don't use fabric softener as that coats the diapers and can cause them to be less absorbent.) Consider them your dirtiest clothes. Wash with a good mainstream detergent such as Tide Ultra Powder and use plenty of detergent (a full scoop) because you want to get out all the yuckies! Rinse a couple of times if you have lots of suds. I know this answer is above and beyond your question, but I just hate to see bad information shared! Cloth diapering fails when it becomes too complicated and when rashes happen due to diapers not being cleaned well. Good luck and have fun with it!
788864
Since they're organic, wash them 2-4 times to get their absorbency up. Wash twice, dry in dryer on low once, then wash twice again and dry on low one more time.
788865
Using a cloth diaper detergent like Rockin' Green, wash in hot water then either hang dry or use in dryer. Repeat about 4 times. Do not put these directly next to baby's skin as it will cause diaper rash when it gets soaked.
788866
Wash them with baby-safe detergent as you would any new clothing item that will be touching baby's skin. Never use fabric softeners - it will cause them to be less absorbent. A helpful tip my mom gave me: when washing them after use, include up to three tablespoons of vinegar. I guess a tablespoon per 10 diapers would be adequate. It will neutralize the ammonium in the urine (uric acid) and keep them from building up a stink.
788867
I only ran the wash cycle twice and then put them in the dryer. I use a sensitive Tide, there are several to choose from. I didn't use cloth diapers for my first two, but my second two had allergies to disposable diapers and certain soaps. If your little one has a soap allergy I recommend goat's milk soaps and detergents. I love these diaper inserts. They are gentle on baby's skin and very absorbent.
1539807
I put mine through a cold rinse, like all urine-contaminated items, to ensure that I don't set the odor. (Probably an excessive caution - I don't remember doing that with diapers forty years ago!) Then I wash them in warm water, put in the dryer briefly at low temperature (with other laundry, or with clean dry towels) to remove excess moisture (they do hold a lot!), then lay out flat to finish drying. However, I have forgotten to take them out of the dryer sometimes, and they seem to be just fine.
350767
They probably don't reach maximum absorbency until after 4-5+ washings, but I started using them after 2. You want to wash them a couple times to get off the natural oils from the cotton. When soiled with human excrement, I wash hot with an enzyme-containing detergent and then line dry or tumble dry. They are sturdy diapers. Tumble drying makes them very soft but I find the line drying makes folding easier, and sunshine can get out stains. They dry very quickly as well!
2280320
I have not washed them yet. But I think you just air dry them. I know I am not going to put them in the dryer.
86573
I wash them on hand wash delicate, cold water or by hand. I dry them by hanging them on hangers, hanging over our shower door in the bathroom. Simple to care for, just use the cold water and a very mild detergent. They will dry over night. HENRY
330086
Nope but I just wiped them down with baby wipes before my baby used them. He's all over the place now walking, trying to figure out where to store then till the next little one comes!
449800
Cold wash and low dry and they are nice and soft. Wash them before you use them.
504457
I just throw them in with colors & warm water. Then in the dryer. They are very easy maintenance.
419227
Personally I would hand wash and air dry. If you wanted to machine wash you could try putting them in a lingerie bag in cold water, on the gentle cycle and then air dry.
512013
They say hand wash only, and I'm guessing that's best. They're 100% polyester and have pretty cheap (though cute!) details on them that probably wouldn't survive in the washing machine. Definitely no dryer -- they'd melt!
965872
I actually did put them in the washer and they were fine. Do NOT put them in the dryer. Or you make soak them in warm water with fabric detergent. Rinse well and Air dry.
2265592
wash them first or you can use brand new onesies don't matter it is what you prefer, but when you was them after transfer is on you have to wash in cold water, make sure the onesies are 100% cotton
788254
No special instructions on washing but I don't think they are worth what I paid for them
1242152
I wash them in cold water on a gentle cycle then hang to dry. You could also easily hand wash them in cold water and hang to drip dry.
1287365
I checked and there was no washing instructions...probably wipe with a damp cloth.
1055094
Easy! Throw them in the washer like any pair of socks. I let them air dry. They come out just like new.
1757162
No, I put them in the washing machine on warm/cold rinse with the rest of my regular clothes either normal or delicate cycle, and dry them on low with a bounce fabric softener sheet along with my normal clothes, even cotton clothes! I usually only use half a softener sheet or socks get too soft. They are very forgiving