Hi, IÂ´dm using cloth diapers for the first time and IÂ´d like to know if any of you regularly tumble dry your diapers?
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Yes, we tumble dry our freetimes on rainy days along with cotton prefolds we use as doublers. I only machine dry on low heat setting. High heat can ruin the waterproof fabric and elastic. In the winter, I hang then overnight in the laundry room, and they are usually dry in the morning. Bumgenius does not recommend machine drying at all though.
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Yes, I tumble dry often and have not seen any problems. I've been cloth diapering for a year. I do dry on low or medium heat, but I've read that some people dry on high and havent had trouble.Honestly though, the great thing about these diapers is that they dry FAST even line drying. Unless you need to use them the day of washing, I would just hang them to dry. I love these diapers.
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I hang them most of the time and then tumble them with just air to soften them. I have tumble dried them on occasion though.
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Hi :) I've been using these along with Charlie Banana for 10 months. I tumble dry them on low. I've had zero problems with leaks or blowouts. I use a timed setting.... Low for 120 minutes.
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You can wash these and all cloth diapers in any mainstream detergent that does not have fabric softener in it. Tide is our favorite! Use the recommended amount ( or even a bit more) for the load. For a large load of diapers (about 15 Diapers and double inserts for me), I use to line 3 or a full scoop if there are a lot of "dirty" ones. :) All of those "cloth diaper safe" detergents are basically made out of laundry boosters like oxyclean and if you use them will end up with major ammonia issues down the road! :)
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They are sewn in, you can add extra stuffing to them so I am assuming those are what people are line drying? I just hand the whole diaper and line dry.
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I have just washed and dried them with my cloth diapers: cold water soak, then wash in hot water on regular cycle with cloth diaper detergent, dry on high. I've had mine for probably 6 months, washing & drying them every other day, and aside from some pilling & minor stains they are like the day I bought them. They are paper thin (no bulk) and really keep a little bottom dry.
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They can probably be machine dried on a very low heat just fine. The elastic might wear out quicker, but it shouldn't be too bad. I would recommend staying with the snap type though, as the hook & loop (velcro-type) might have more of a tendency to curl and catch lint in the dryer. Just make sure you do low heat because the outer water-proof layer could get damaged if the heat is too high.If you have room for one of those folding drying racks, those work well in small apartment spaces. You can easily hang this diaper by folding it in half over the dowels for those racks. FYI, I actually think it dries quicker folded in half, as then both the absorbent pads are hanging down instead of one being on top. They can probably be machine dried on a very low heat just fine. The elastic might wear out quicker, but it shouldn't be too bad. I would recommend staying with the snap type though, as the hook & loop (velcro-type) might have more of a tendency to curl and catch lint in the dryer. Just make sure you do low heat because the outer water-proof layer could get damaged if the heat is too high.If you have room for one of those folding drying racks, those work well in small apartment spaces. You can easily hang this diaper by folding it in half over the dowels for those racks. FYI, I... » Read More They can probably be machine dried on a very low heat just fine. The elastic might wear out quicker, but it shouldn't be too bad. I would recommend staying with the snap type though, as the hook & loop (velcro-type) might have more of a tendency to curl and catch lint in the dryer. Just make sure you do low heat because the outer water-proof layer could get damaged if the heat is too high.If you have room for one of those folding drying racks, those work well in small apartment spaces. You can easily hang this diaper by folding it in half over the dowels for those racks. FYI, I actually think it dries quicker folded in half, as then both the absorbent pads are hanging down instead of one being on top. « Show Less
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I don't use a special diaper detergent on our cloth diapers, but regular Seventh Generation detergent. So, I washed the diapers in detergent and the pack in the same load. I did not soak. It seemed to work well.
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I never air dry anymore...I always use the dryer just because I don't have enough diapers to have half drying while the other half are being used and waiting to be washed. I haven't noticed too much wear and tear yet, because they have the flaps that open, they dry MUCH quicker than the bumgenius elemental so they do'nt need as much time in the dryer.
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Some people boil them before first use, i don't believe i did. To clean them i first shake off any solids, then rinse them in the toilet, tub, sink or hose them off. Machine wash with regular baby detergent (some use special diaper detergents but i choose not to for flats, the special detergents are more often used for stuffed diapers). Every couple weeks i machine wash and then hand wash with dish soap, the dish soap helps break down any build up of baby powder or rash ointment in the fibers. Really these diapers are great and low maintenance cleaning wise.
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These are pretty awesome, btw - one of the best cloth diapering inserts on the market. This product is an insert - you lay in inside a diaper cover like this bumgenious one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0072FRFI6?tag=blself-20 . Assuming your child has only wet the diaper, you can just pull out the wet insert and put in a dry one, reusing the cover. This means you only need one cover for ever 3 or 4 changings. When your child goes number 2, the mess will likely spread onto the inside of the cover, and you'll want to wash both. If you are serious about cloth diapering, get a diaper sprayer: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00938R0XA?tag=blself-20 . I wouldn't do cloth diapers without one.
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I would recommend trying different kinds of diapers until you find what works best for your baby. But I will admit, this is one of my favorites!! I much prefer the snaps to the Velcro, because they are softer and more flexible. I use these covers with bamboo and charcoal bamboo inserts. I wash every other day. I think at least 20 covers and 40 inserts is a pretty good number to get started, but I'm sure you will have so much fun finding different diapers, styles and prints you will get many more!!
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I cut this up to make cloth wipes and they just get thrown in the wash with our diapers which get cold/cold and hot/cold and they are still great. Hope that helps a bit!!
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I use microfiber cloths. I buy them cheap in bulk. When one side gets dirty, I flip it over and use the other side, then toss it in the laundry basket.
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I have accidentally used dryer sheets with the cloths a few times, and they seemed fine. I think they perform best when air dried though.
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I have washed them and they do fine in the washer. I just used light cycle. I also dried with no problem.
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I think there was a good deal of lint in the first 2 wash/dry cycles. I washed and dried them 4 times to prep them. I love them, they're my favorite diaper. I have 18 of these, 12 Econobum, and 18 BumGenius 4.0 pockets.
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I wash them in the same load as our diapers (organic cotton as well as microfiber) and fleece inserts. I've never had a problem with putting everything together.
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They would make very nice cloths for dealing with a toddler. I would cut the cloths in half if you plan on throwing it away after short use. The cloths are not impregnated with any thing. They are just nice soft cloths that wring dry. I love them.