How To Store Dirty Cloth Diapers

Video How to care for dirty cloth diapers So you have successfully changed cloth diapers. Good job. Maybe it’s even a poopy. You did a great job. but what now? You are holding a dirty cloth diaper… what should you do? Step #1: Don’t panic. Just kidding, it’s actually very simple. Here’s what you do.FIRSTLYDirty or just wet diapers? If it’s just wet, it’s really easy. Simply store wet diapers in an outdoor bin lined with a washable bin liner or in a hanging diaper bin (known as a hanging wet bag). That’s it. Collect dirty diapers in your wet bag for 2-3 days, then wash, dry, and reuse. You even throw wet bags in the laundry along with the diapers. Super easy. If you really want to know our personal taste, we prefer the wet bag hanging style as they take up less floor space in small nurseries as they can be hung from doorknobs, dressers, towel bars, or even from a door garland hanger (great if you need to keep it away from curious toddlers or pets). But if you prefer to go the diaper bin route, you can use washable bin liners in any type of container, think traditional diaper bins, Ubbi bins or even plastic trash cans, laundry baskets and more. or tupperware-type bins. What you use to hold the crate doesn’t really matter, whatever works for you. However, storing the diaper until the day of washing, away from heat vents and direct sunlight, and letting it air out rather than sealing the diaper will help eliminate odors. MONDAYIf the diaper you changed is dirty, you just need to take one more step. Empty any solids into the toilet first and then transfer the diaper to your wet bag. If the baby is breastfed there isn’t much volume to splash and it’s all water soluble anyway so those breastfed newborn diapers can go straight into the wet bag. As your baby gets older, you may want to consider diaper spray or disposable diaper pads for easier cleaning, but those are optional. Remember that you only need to remove most of the solids. The rest is handled by your washing machine.PRO TIP*Make sure you have 2 large crate liners or hang wet bags. You will need one to pick up the diaper while the other is washing. And if you’re also going to be carrying cloth diapers outside the house, bring a couple of travel-sized wet bags to change diapers on the go. These two-pocket travel bags are especially convenient because there are two separate zippered pockets and you can store diapers or clean wipes on one side and dirty items on the other. * Let the air circulate! Closed diaper bins or wet bags will gather odors, make them heavier and can cause mold if you leave diapers in for too long between washes. Keep your diaper box or wet bag in a cool, well-ventilated place like a nursery, or bathroom out of direct sunlight. An opened diaper bag will smell less, trust me on that. Read more: how to care for dirty cloth diapers Read more: how to hem curtains with a sewing machine * You don’t need to use a wet bucket to soak diapers in water or any other solution between washes. This is no longer necessary with the wonderful washing machines we have today and it is a drowning risk for curious toddlers, not to mention having to drain and rinse. Soaking diapers also makes it difficult for the plastic in the diaper and will reduce the life of the diaper fabric in the long run if done regularly. hanger to hang it on the door. * Once you’re done with your diapers, your bin liners or large wet bag will act as great clothes bags, waterproof compartments for camping gear, toy storage or any other use. and the travel sized wet bag is great for storing wet swimsuits, changing clothes at daycare/preschool or to protect your phone and other valuables from sand and splashes on the beach. sea.| Shop diaper bag liners and wet bag hangers | | Shop travel size wet bag |