Dec 25

Basic Care of Cloth Diapers

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 in Cloth Diaper

All diapers and inserts/soakers will reach its full potential of absorbency after at least 8 washes.

Never

  • Never use nappy cream as it will leave a greasy residue on the fleece which is difficult to remove. This will decrease the absorbency of diaper causing leakage. It also coats your diaper with a layer of oil which allows detergent build up to happen. (more…)
Dec 25

FAQ on cloth diapers

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 in Cloth Diaper
  • How many cloth diaper does a child need?

This depends on baby, e.g. feeding habit of child, how many days before a laundry is done, types of cloth diaper used, nature of residence etc. Pls contact me for further discussion. I am more than willing to help.

  • Is it cheaper to use cloth diaper? (more…)
Dec 25

Types of Cloth Diapers (that I know of)

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 in Cloth Diaper

Diaper Types & Sizing

One Sized vs Sized Diapers

Sized diapers can come in either Sizes XS (premature babies), S (New Borns), M, L and XL

Cons: They fit babies better, less bulky so it hides better under clothes.

Pros: You spend money because you need to change sizes in line with the growth of baby. (more…)

Dec 25

Dollars & Cents of Cloth Diaper

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 in Cloth Diaper

Cost of using disposable diaper:

1 disposable diaper cost about RM0.70

You need about 5 a day minimally and its not healthy to change them any lesser times.

RM0.70 x 5 pieces = RM4.20 x 365 a year = RM1533 x 3 yrs = RM4599

TOTAL COST: RM4599 (more…)

Dec 25

Detergent, Wash Routine & Stripping

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 in Cloth Diaper

After trying countless types of detergent from different price range, I came to learn that all detergent are made with some amount of oil. So eventually they will all cause detergent build-up regardless if they said or claim they are “designed” for washing cloth diapers or not. Proper methods can be adapted to ensure all detergent is rinsed out completely from your diapers. Detergent build up are terrifying because they can lead to some really nasty fungus infection. Not to mention, really smelly diapers! (more…)

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