Cloth Diaper Accessories You Need to Know About
Parents share the scoop on the cloth diaper accessories that made their experience with cloth diapering stink a lot less!
The best cloth diapers have come a long way since the days of our parents and grandparents, and so have the supplies for cleaning and maintaining them. If you're wondering how to start cloth diapering, set yourself up for the best possible experience by investing in some accessories that will make the whole process easier.
Let us know about the cloth diapering supplies that made your life easier by adding to the list and commenting with your reviews!
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Spray Pal
Vanessa M.: Spraying cloth diapers can be a less than glamorous job, but Spray Pal makes it quick, easy, and mess-free! The smart design allows you to spray diapers using your diaper sprayer at the highest pressure, getting those diapers extra clean. Foldable design allows you to squeeze excess water out of the diaper before placing it in your laundry bag, then folds for easy storage.
Planet Wise Wet Bag
Kelly R: Available in three sizes, these wet bags are great for holding soiled cloth diapers. A large wet bag with a waterproof liner will hold dirty diapers until laundry day, keeping smells and wetness inside while the smaller sizes are great for when you are out-and-about to contain the mess of one or two dirty diapers. I always turned the liner of my bag inside out and washed it along with the load of diapers.
GroVia Cloth Wipes
Kelly R: Used with warm water instead of traditional disposable wipes, reusable wipes are cloth diaper accessories that will save money and waste. They also save you the step of having to separate dirty disposable wipes from dirty diapers before laundering, as these can be washed together with cloth diapers. They can be stored in a wipe warmer so they're always ready to go.
BALM! Baby Juice Those Wipes
Vanessa M.: "Juice Those Wipes" is an all natural cloth wipes juice concentrate made with a blend of herbally infused oils and essential oils. It is so concentrated that I've found I only need to use a few drops per batch of cloth wipes, meaning that one bottle will last a year or more! Bonus: it smells amazing!
Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent
Kelly R: Traditional detergents often contain additives that leave residue on cloth diapers, affecting their absorbency and irritating sensitive skin. Choose a special detergent for cloth diapers, avoiding detergents that contain dyes, whiteners, brighteners, softeners, or scents. This one is a good choice.
Bumkins Disposable Diaper Liners
These liners are must-have cloth diapering supplies. When your child starts eating real people food and making real people poop, these liners offer a quick, easy way to dump the dump right in the toilet, flush it, and wash the diaper. They are a lifesaver and protect your diapers in a eco-friendly way.
Bumworks Cloth Diaper Sprayer
Kelly R: A water sprayer that attaches directly to the water line on your toilet. Saves you from the dunk and swish method of rinsing off dirty diapers. The way I see it, anything that keeps my hands out of dirty toilet water is a good thing!
Dekor Cloth Diaper Liner
Kelly R: Just because you're using cloth diapers doesn't mean you can't enjoy the hands-free convenience (and smell containment) of a diaper pail. These cloth liners fit the Dekor diaper pail and have a waterproof coating to prevent leakage.
Earth Mama Baby Organic Diaper Balm
Kelly R: If you use cloth diapers, many rash treatments can create a film on the diaper that doesn't wash off and stops absorbency. This Organic Diaper Balm is cloth diaper safe and made with gentle but effective herbs and oils that treat existing rashes and prevent future flare-ups. Plus, if you have any left after the diaper phase, it serves as a great remedy for other irritations like bug bites and scrapes.
Thirsties Hemp Inserts
Kelly R: Cloth diaper inserts add extra absorbency to any cloth diaper, which is especially useful for preventing leaks that often occur with overnight diapering.
Munchkin Warm Glow Wipe Warmer
Kelly R: If you're using reusable cloth wipes, a wipe warmer will allow you to store them with water or a homemade wipe solution. They'll be ready to go when you need them without having to run to the sink and wait for the water to warm up.
GroVia Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment
Kelly R: This laundry treatment is designed to remove funky buildup that happens over time and effectively strip your cloth diapers. You can do a treatment once every several weeks to maintain your diapers.
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