Bumpadum’s premium Duet Pro night All-in-one diaper packs in a perfect mix of soft stay dry comfort for your little one along with a stellar assured performance. The 4night prefold gives 10-12 hours of absorbency without adding extra bulk. The insert is pre-prepped and needs just one wash before night time usage. You can find it here: https://www.bumpadum.com/collections/duet-pro-stay-dry-night-diapers
Knowing the Duet Diaper Better
1. What does a Duet diaper look like?
2. What are the different components of a Duet pro night diaper?
Duet pro night diapers have two parts - Waterproof outer shell and 4night prefold/night time soaker.
Shell has a microfleece inner lining and comes with a 4 panel prefold that is designed to have extra absorbency in the wetzone without any added bulk. The diaper ensures your child 10-12 hours of peaceful sleep without feeling the wetness.
3. Does the Duet pro night diaper need any prepping? When will the 4night prefold reach full absorbency?
The 4night prefold is pre-prepped, meaning that it has full absorbency right from the beginning. You need to wash it once only to get rid of any dust from the manufacturing process.
4. How do you put on a Duet diaper?
5. Why is the Duet pro night diaper called a one-size diaper?
The Duet diaper fits children from 5-17 kgs. This is possible because it has 4 rise settings to adjust the length and 5 settings to adjust in the waist area. So instead of switching to the next size diaper every few months, you can use the same diaper from 3 months to 3 years approximately, by making appropriate adjustments in the diaper.
6. In how many ways can the Duet Pro Night diapers be used?
The Duet pro night diapers can be used for smaller babies closer to the starting recommended weight range of 5 kgs till the baby reaches about 3 years of age/17 kgs with the 4night prefold at night. For toddlers, hemp booster can be added for extra absorbency especially in the tummy area if the baby is a tummy/side sleeper. The diaper can also be used with our other inserts like the Daytime soaker, Toddler soaker and standard Duet soaker.
7. How can I use the Duet Pro diaper for my younger infant?
IIf your baby’s weight is closer to the starting weight range of 5kg while fitting the diaper, use the smallest rise setting on the shell. When you pull up the insert, you may need to fold it back at the front to make it fit within the shell. This is applicable for babies at the beginning weight range only, and will only be required for a few short weeks. This insert will have sufficient absorbency to last through the night. This video will help in understanding how to fold the 4night prefold.
8. How can I use Duet Pro diaper for my older infant?
If your toddler is a tummy/side sleeper, you can use the hemp booster with the 4night prefold at night to give extra absorbency in the tummy/front region. The 4night prefold will give enough absorbency for a heavy wetter/toddler to last upto 10-12 hours at night.
9. How can I use a Duet Pro diaper for my toddler?
For your toddler aged 2 years and above, we recommend using the Duet pro night diaper shell with toddler soaker. You can request for the Duet toddler soaker instead of 4night prefold when you place your order. The toddler soaker is a long foldable insert made of hemp & cotton terry topped with a stay-dry microfleece layer. You can fold this insert in many ways to maximise the absorbency layers where it is required the most. Here are some ideas for folds
10. How can I use a Duet Pro diaper in day time?
You can use a Duet diaper with 4night prefold for your infants and toddlers in day time. The diaper can be expected to last for 4 hrs in daytime. We recommend changing it after 4 hours to maintain good hygiene.
11. How can I use a Duet diaper at night-time?
The Duet Pro diaper is designed to last for upto 12 hrs in the night time. Babies tend to pee more during their active hours in daytime and have some amount of bladder control when they are asleep which helps the diaper to last longer during the night. The 4night prefold gives enough absorbency to last overnight without any other booster.
12. Can I use the Duet shell with other inserts?
All of Bumpadum’s one size inserts and shells are compatible with each other. You can use Duet shell with standard two-part soaker, toddler soaker, dry feel soaker, stay dry prefold
13. Can I use Duet pro night diaper shell without a soaker?
Soaker is the part of the diaper that makes it absorbent. Without the soaker, the shell itself cannot be used as it does not have any absorbency on its own.If you wish to use the Duet shell as a swim diaper, then you can use it without a soaker. If your baby is almost potty trained and you want a diaper without any additional soaker, just to catch accidents, you can try our potty training pants available at https://www.bumpadum.com/collections/potty-training-pants
14. How is the Duet pro night diaper better than other competitor products?
The diaper will last for 300 washes or more if you follow wash guidelines shared by us. Some moms (including our founder Anuradha Rao) have used the products for their first child and have gone on to use the same products for their second child also.
16. What Do Users Say About Duet Pro Diapers?
Duet Pro diapers are loved by many many moms for how it works perfectly for their little one.
Duet Pro night diapers are loved by many many moms for how it works perfectly for their little one. Bumpadum mommy Arti Gupta says “Really glad to use the Duet Pro diaper with 4Night prefold. Diaper has amazing absorbency, lasts more than 12 hours for my baby. It's not bulky and there are no leaks as well. Product quality is remarkable. In love with your product. Thank you for making our night peaceful”
Bumpadum mommy Divya V loves using our Duet Pro diapers. She has used both versions of the Duet diapers and feels like the Duet Pro is a worthy upgrade. She says “Love how easy it is to put the new version of diaper on my wriggly baby. Lasts 10-11 hrs overnight”
It is very easy to get hooked to cloth diapers if you find the perfect diaper that performs well and is easy to use. While the Duet Pro diaper is versatile enough to allow you to mix and match other soakers, we have already done the hard work of experimentation and found the best overnight diaper you could possibly find at such an affordable price point. Of course with the premium quality materials used and emphasis on craftsmanship, you can rest assured that our Duet Pro diapers will be the softest and most comfortable cloth diapers to take care of the tiny tush.
]]>Breastfeeding is not just a source of nutrition for young ones but also a great way of bonding for the mom and baby. This blog post by Sapna Krishnan, Founder of Breastfeeding Bonds throws light on the importance of breastfeeding and dispels some very common myths around breastfeeding. Sapna is a lactation education counsellor (CLEC) , University of California (UCSD) and extremely passionate about helping moms have a beautiful breastfeeding journey with their babies.
Why is breastfeeding important?
Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for babies. It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat -- everything your baby needs to grow. All this is provided in a form more easily digested than infant formula. Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Babies who are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and fewer instances of diarrhoea.
Breastfeeding has also been linked to higher IQ scores in later childhood in some studies. Along with breastfeeding the physical closeness, skin-to-skin touching, and eye contact while breastfeeding your baby, all help your baby bond with you and feel secure. Breastfed infants are more likely to gain the right amount of weight as they grow rather than become overweight children.
What are the common myths around breast feeding?
There are so many myths surrounding breastfeeding
You just need to eat a balanced diet while nursing your baby.
Working out is good for the moms health and does not affect the supply/taste of milk
Most women do make enough milk. It's important to let the baby latch as much as possible for the moms body to get a signal to produce enough milk
When you are unwell, unless you are taking steroids or other non-breastfeeding friendly medicines, it is completely safe to breastfeed the baby. The baby will in fact benefit as the milk will contain antibodies that will get passed on to the baby
Weaning can be done at any stage when the mother and child are ready. The average age of weaning is between 3.5 to 7 years of age.
You can pump breast milk and nurse your baby if you have to resume work. You do not need to wean your baby.
You can take most medicines while breastfeeding. You can mention to your physician that you are breastfeeding so that he can recommend breastfeeding friendly medicines
It is natural but may not always be easy. If the baby has an incorrect latch/is unable to nurse or if mother has inverted nipples or other issues it is best to consult a LC to get guidance and support on breastfeeding
A mother can breastfeed while lying down and get adequate rest
The breasts are self cleaning and need not be cleaned before nursing. If you wash your breasts before nursing, the nipples may turn too dry and crack causing discomfort to the mothers.
Breastfeeding does delay onset of periods but can't be thought of as a foolproof contraceptive. Like all contraceptive methods, there is a risk involved in engaging in unprotected sex while breastfeeding which may lead to an unwanted pregnancy.
Tips to make feeding comfortable both for mom and baby:
There are many things that can be done to ensure feeding is comfortable for both mother and baby
Yes. A Covid Positive mother can nurse her baby by taking adequate precautions. If the mother is positive the baby is also considered as symptomatic. She can cover her mouth with a mask while breastfeeding her baby. If she is admitted, she can express her milk and nurse her baby. Some medicines may not be suitable for breastfeeding mothers but by nursing through the illness a mother will be providing antibodies to the baby to help fight the infection.
Can breastfeeding moms get vaccinated for Covid?
Yes it is completely safe for a breastfeeding mother to get vaccinated
Is it safe for pregnant moms to breastfeed?
Yes, in case there is no complication in the pregnancy it is completely safe for a pregnant lady to breastfeed. You may need to consult with your gynaecologist for this.
We hope the information shared by Sapna is helpful to you. If you have any other questions or would like to seek further information to assist you on your breastfeeding journey, please get in touch with Breastfeeding Bonds
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The first year of a baby's life is filled with a lot of firsts for the baby and many exciting moments for parents. In this guest blog post by noted Pediatric Physical Therapist and Founder of Baby Shastra, Dr. Puja Padbidri shares important information about the key gross motor skills milestones in the baby's first year.
1. What are gross motor skills?
Indians have used cloth nappies or langots since time immemorial for their little ones. While there are obvious advantages to using this simple diapering option, such as having soft breathable fabric next to baby's skin, it does leave a lot to be desired in terms of the amount of absorbency it provides and in keeping the baby's skin dry.
Here’s some advice right at the beginning. It may take some time to figure out what works best for your baby. A newborn baby also creates a new parent, and as with other parenting choices, cloth diapers also need some patience to learn and understand how it works. So don’t get disheartened if at first you are unable to figure out the right fit or the right wash routine. Take a deep breath, and believe that if cloth diapers work for hundreds of thousands of parents across the world, they can work for you too. Once you make up your mind that it will work, learning how to use cloth diapers will be that much easier :)
Now that you are here, let us assure you that you are at the right place.
1. Why do you need newborn cloth diapers?
Newborn diapers are essential to keep your baby comfortable, to protect your baby's gentle skin from harsh chemicals and plastic. While plain nappies are great for limited time usage, they cannot be used for naps or night times. They also require constant changing, which means there’s no rest for you :(.
2. Which Bumpadum diaper is suitable for newborn babies?
We make Bumpadum Neo Putani diapers specially for newborn babies. They are the most effective and efficient cloth diapers for newborns since they can be used in a tie-method for those initial weeks, and then can be used like normal cloth diapers until the baby turns 6-7 months old depending on baby's build. Plus, the baby only outgrows the waterproof shell, the insert can continue to be used as a booster with larger one size diapers.
3. What makes Bumpadum Neo the best diaper for newborns??
4. What does a Neo diaper look like?
5. What are the different components of a Neo diaper?
Neo Diapers have two parts - Waterproof outer shell and a trifold insert
6. In how many ways can Neo diapers be used?
You can use the Neo diaper in two different ways. As soon as the baby is born, you can use the trifold insert as a stand-alone nappy. Once the baby is 3.5+kg (or more based on the baby’s build) you can use the trifold insert padfolded paired with the outer shell.
7. How can I use the Neo insert in tying form?
The Neo Putani trifold insert comes with a tying loop to use it like a nappy. This picture shows how to use the insert as a nappy
8. How can I use the Neo for a smaller newborn?
You can use the Neo trifold for a newborn like a nappy as shown above.
The trifold insert can be padfolded and snapped onto the Neo shell to use it for an infant. Even when the baby outgrows the Neo diaper, you can continue using the trifold insert as a booster.
10. How many months can I use the Neo diaper?
Depending on the child’s build you can use the Neo diapers for about 8-9 months for an average build child.
11. Until what weight can I use the Neo diaper?
Neo diaper can be used till approximately 8 kgs weight
12. Will the Neo diaper keep my baby’s skin dry?
The trifold insert has one layer of microfleece in one panel. When you padfold and use this insert, fold it such that the microfleece layer comes on top, here’s a picture for your reference.
13. Can I use the Neo diaper for my older baby?
If your baby has a lean build, you can continue using this diaper till the child is about an year old/around 9-9.5 kgs weight. And you can continue using the Neo Putani insert as a booster for as long as your child is in diapers.
14. What fabric is the Neo shell made of?
The Neo shell is made up of a soft breathable waterproof fabric. The shell has an inner lining of premium quality microfleece fabric. Waterproof outer shell prevents leaks and helps in keeping the baby's clothes dry.
15. What fabric is the Neo Putani insert made of?
The trifold insert is made up of soft, absorbent cotton along with a laminated layer at the back to hold moisture better. The best part about this insert is that it can be used independently as a traditional nappy.
16. Do you need a pin to hold it in place?
No. The trifold insert comes with a tying loop to secure the nappy. This feature will be particularly useful as soon as the baby is born. With a newborn's soft skin you would want only the gentle care that a trusted natural fabric such as cotton can give.
17. How many hours will the Neo diaper last?
The Neo diaper lasts for about 2-3 hours in the daytime. Once the baby's poop schedule stabilizes and the baby starts sleeping for longer durations, you will be able to use the diaper for 5-6 hrs in the nighttime
18. How often should I change the Neo diaper?
To maintain good hygiene, do remember to change the diaper every 2-3 hrs in daytime unless the baby has passed motion, in which case the diaper needs to be changed immediately.
19. How many hours will the diaper take to dry?
The shell takes about an hour and the insert takes about 3-4 hrs in good direct sunlight to get dried.
20. How many times can I wash and reuse the Neo diaper?
The diaper is made to withstand more than 300 washes.
21. Can you share more details about the insert and its absorbency?
The trifold insert has multiple layers of cotton for absorbency spread across 3 panels. This ensures that the insert dries really quickly. This feature is going to be much appreciated by you in the days ahead when you find yourself changing the baby’s diapers frequently thanks to the multiple times newborns poop!
There's a stay dry layer on the trifold insert to keep your cherub's bottom dry and comfortable. If you would rather be more comfortable having only a natural fabric against the baby's skin, you can fold it such that the panel with stay dry layer is overlapped by the panel with cotton only.
This diaper has a great absorbency - if the baby hasn't passed motion you can keep the diaper on for 2-3 hrs in the daytime. Mind you, those tiny little ones pass motion very frequently and you may have to wait for the first few weeks to pass to be able to use the diaper this long. Once the baby's poop schedule stabilizes and the baby starts sleeping for longer durations, you will be able to use the diaper for 5-6 hrs in the nighttime.
22. Is it necessary to invest in newborn diapers? Why can't I use a one size diaper right from birth so that I can keep using the same diaper for longer?
We have designed our Neo diapers in a way that it fits younger babies (in the tying form) as well as older babies upto 8-9 months of age.
We recommend getting newborn diapers for the early days because a newborn's body structure and proportion is very different as compared to an infant's. A newborn diaper gives a trim fit for the baby and you can easily put onesies/footsies etc. over it. This won't be the case with one size diapers on a newborn baby as the fit itself won't be appropriate. Also, the baby only outgrows the waterproof shell of our newborn diaper. The insert can be continued to be used as a booster in larger diapers.
23. Elders in the family suggested using traditional nappies made of old cloth for the baby. Will I still need these diapers?
Homemade flat diapers (big square/rectangular pieces of cloth that can be folded and used with diaper pins) will be greatly useful for quick changes. Unfortunately, they really don't have good absorption and need changing every few minutes. Also, not being waterproof makes them a bit messy to handle. While you may still manage with them at home if you have helping hands, you would definitely need diapers for naps, visits to the hospital, stepping out in general etc.
24. Can we use the diaper for nighttime?
Yes, most certainly you can! You can venture into night diapering once the baby starts sleeping for a good number of hours through the night. In the meanwhile, please work on getting the fit right. You can refer to the fit tutorial we send, watch our YouTube video and reach out to our customer support to get all the help that you need in this step. If the diaper lasts 2-3 hrs in daytime, it would last about 5-6 hrs in nighttime. If you are one of the fortunate ones whose bub sleeps for longer hours, you can add a hemp booster to the Neo Putani diaper to give it additional 2-3 hrs of absorbency.
25. What Do Users Say About Neo Putani?
Dr. Shivani Nayak absolutely loves using the Neo Putani diaper for her petite build daughter. She says "The idea of a trifold for a newborn diaper is very welcoming because we need a lot of diaper changes in the initial few weeks obviously because newborns poop a lot"
When for her light wetter baby it lasted for 4 hrs in daytime in the first use, she knew she could trust Neo Putani for night time on her second usage itself and it delivered with a knock-out performance of 10 hrs. She loves that the trifold can be used without an outer shell for babies(preemies or constitutionally small babies) making it a versatile option.
For Chennai-based mommy Ramya Naik, using Neo diapers have given her the much needed confidence right at the start of her cloth diapering journey. The simplest way she uses Neo Putani diapers is by padfolding the trifold insert and on most days the diaper lasts for 3 hrs at least in the daytime. She adds "The trifold holds poop really well and doesn't leak. Washing is easy, like any other clothing"
Having the microfleece option gives her peace of mind as she need not worry about wetness any longer. Ramya feels that Neo Putani "makes diapering an easier and happier experience."
Flora Stanislaus has used Bumpadum diapers for her firstborn and recently her newborn as well. She says "Neos are my personal favorite. Extremely trim and fits a newborn perfectly. Light for those sensitive skin and you will never know if there is a diaper at all under those teeny tiny onesies. Bonus is the trifold which holds tight for upto 2hrs without leak."
26. These diapers look promising! How many should I buy and how can I build my stash?
Depending on how many times your baby poops and if you plan to use only these diapers, you may need anywhere between 6-10 Neo diapers per day of usage. If you wash everyday, you would need 15-20 diapers in all. We have value packs of diapers available so that you can build your stash with some great discounts. If you plan to have a mixed stash of Neo diapers, flat diapers and prefolds, we would recommend getting 5-6 Neo diapers and about 12-15 prefolds and a similar number of flats too.
With a mixed stash, you can use flat/prefolds for a large part of the time when the baby is awake. Remember that flats/prefolds are not waterproof by themselves so you’ll need to use a dry sheet under the baby so that the bed/your clothes don’t get dirty. When the baby is asleep during a nap or night time or if you need to make a trip to the hospital, use the Neo diapers.
27. My baby may outgrow the diapers soon. What can I do with them afterwards?
Starting your cloth diapering journey with Neo diapers would be the best thing to do as they would help you overcome your doubts about cloth diapers. With a better understanding of how, what, why of cloth diapers, sticking to them through infant and toddler days ahead would perhaps be easier. Cloth diapering with Neo diapers in the newborn days would also make it easier to learn cloth diapering basics such as getting the fit right and graduating this phase would truly mean that you are ready to rock and roll with cloth diapers.
At Bumpadum we have some wonderful options for your baby!
We have four types of one-size diapers that fit babies from 3 months - 3 years approximately depending on their build. Please refer to the weight recommendations for each type of diaper as using them outside the recommended weight range may lead to leaks.
All our diapers come with an external waterproof shell and an inner absorbent insert that snaps on to the shell. The difference between the types of diapers lies in the fabric used to make these components as well as the structure of the insert.
All our one-size diapers have a clever snap system to adjust the height as well as circumference of the diapers. The set of snaps in the front are called the 'Rise settings' and help choose the correct height of the diaper based on your baby's weight. The snaps on the side on the 'wings' help in adjusting the waist circumference of the diaper. This can be kept tight for younger babies, and loosened as the baby grows.
Product Feature | Duet Diaper | Cover Diaper | Pocket Diaper | Aviva Diaper |
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Softness | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
Trimness | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Absorbency | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
Budget-friendly | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Every new parent has an umpteen number of choices to make and advice flies thick and fast from all quarters. It’s important to get the facts right when making a choice for your baby no matter if it is as small a choice as getting the best diaper. For someone who is a new parent and thinks that disposable diapers are the only option, think again because there are many cloth diapering options now available. Wait what, cloth diapers in this age and era?
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say cloth diapers have been around for ages! From swaddles to the first mass produced cloth diaper in the late 1940s, cloth diapering now has become way more convenient and far more trendy than it was 2 decades ago.
Your search for the perfect diaper for your little one stops here if:
Here are some myths about reusable cloth diapers that we feel should be addressed at this point:
Cloth diapering does have a bit of a learning curve but they are worth taking up for many many reasons, be it your baby’s comfort, or the environment or the monetary aspects, the benefits are too many. So do give it a try, and we promise we are going to be there every step of the way to assist you :)
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One reason that kept coming up in my conversations with parents was "I don't have the time for it" or basically, that it was going to take a lot of time to do cloth diapering.
So I decided to break it down. How much time DOES it take to do cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers?
Once you've bought the cloth diapers, got the hang of correct fit and correct wash routine (which is a one time thing if you follow manufacturer's recommendations), on a daily basis, I arrived upon this:
1. 30 seconds to rinse each diaper after use. At 6-8 diapers a day, we're talking about a maximum of 4 minutes.
2. 1-2 poop diaper cleaning per day (on average). Assuming 3 minutes per poop diaper cleaning, a max of 6 minutes per day.
So we've arrived on 10 minutes per day.
Now, laundry day.
1. If you are doing machine laundry, like we suggest, you basically have to load the machine, choose settings, add detergent and start the machine. If you have separate cycles in your machine for prewash and main wash, you'll have to choose the settings again. A total of 5 mins at max?
2. If you are doing hand wash, is an estimate of 45 mins fine?
3. Time to hang out the diapers - 5 mins. Time to fold dried diapers - 5 mins.
So if you are machine washing, we are really looking at a total of 10 mins each day + 15 mins on laundry day. Add 45 mins of actual labour and time to those who are hand washing.
If it's a question of time management, or remembering to start the load at the right time etc, you can always set a reminder on your phone for the same time every day to finish up these tasks. For example, set a 10 PM (or any other time) reminder everyday to ensure that the used diapers are rinsed (if they haven't been already) and to load the machine every alternate day.
This doesn't seem like its too much work or time spent in order to keep your baby comfortable, save money and save earth from unnecessary landfill waste, does it?
What do you think? What are your tips and tricks to save time with cloth diapers? How does this compare to the time you spent in using disposable diapers before moving to cloth?
P.S: (I personally feel like 45 mins of hand washing is a fair bit of work, which is why we officially recommend machine washing)
**This is the first in a series of posts on breaking down obstacles in adopting cloth diapers. Stay tuned to learn more!
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When starting out on your own journey with cloth pads, there might be many many questions on your mind. One of them could be stash size and how many cloth pads you need for one cycle?
There is no one stash size that works for most formula, but we would love to help you decide on what will work best for you <3
To start with answer these questions for yourself:
How many days of periods you have?
How many days of heavy flow, medium flow and spotting?
What is your build type - petite, average, large or plus sized
If you are of a petitite or average build, we recommend considering 3-4 medium pads for daytime and 1 large pad for night for each heavy flow day, 3 medium pads for each medium flow day and 3 liners for each spotting day. If you are of a large or plus size build, we recommend replacing the medium pads with large ones for daytime usage and the large pads with XL pads for nighttime usage on heavy flow days.
You also have to choose whether you want to repeat using a pad within the same cycle after laundry or whether you would like to use any particular pad just once. If you would be ok to reuse the pads in the same cycle, you can consider having 70% of the stash size arrived using the above mentioned recommendations.
While you need to change the pads on a need basis, our recommendations also takes into account the fact that pads need to be changed maximum of every 5-6 hours during the daytime due to hygiene reasons.
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Maintaining cloth pads is pretty easy if you follow a simple yet effective wash routine. Detailed hand wash routine that that we recommend following (takes 3-4 minutes apart from soaking time):
1. Rinse thoroughly in water until the water runs clear. Allow a stream of water flow from the top to bottom of the pad, squeezing multiple times in between. You really appreciate the absorption capacity of the pad when you do this.
2. Rub the pad against itself to remove any stains.
3. Put some detergent onto the surface of the pad and rub to generate lather
4. Take 2 inches of water in a mug, with a small amount of detergent. Put the pad into the mug and agitate a little bit to lather up.
5. Leave the pad soaking in the mug for 30 mins - 1 hour.
6. Took out the pad and rinsed under the tap to remove all detergent.
7. Dry in the sun if possible
Some Do's and Don'ts:
1. Rinse as soon as you can, max within 12 hrs of usage. The sooner you rinse, the easier it is to get rid of stains
2. Do not use hot water in the first rinse, hot water would set the stains
3. Do not use liquid detergents or disinfectants or fabric softeners
4. Soaking in water for prolonged duration is not recommended to avoid degradation of absorbent natural fabric
5. No hand brush please, good agitation is enough
Hope this information helps you understand how easy it is to adopt sustainable menstrual hygiene. If you use the cup, kudos to you! If you are among the many many women still unsure of using the cup, do try out cloth pads, they are amazing and you will never go back to disposable pads.
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Don’t be fooled by their simple look though, looks can be deceptive! With multiple layers of fabric on the two outer panels and an even thicker center panel, these prefolds are perfect for heavy duty absorbency needs. These incredibly versatile prefolds can be used from newborn stage until potty training stage, and can be used both directly on the baby's bottom or padfolded within a waterproof shell. They are super soft and a great option throughout the year.
Bumpadum prefold users swear by the ease of use and absorbency of prefolds.
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Ramya Sampath a software engineer by occupation, loves the versatility and absorbency of a prefold making it her favourite in her mixed stash.
This Bumpadum mom tells us that prefolds were the first product she fell in love with in our one-size starter pack. She says “I just adore the look of prefolds on my baby boy, which adds some ethnicity, looking like a dhoti. I use them in various folds depending on my need - newspaper fold, bikini fold, diva fold and jelly roll fold”.
Bangalore-based homemaker, Kavya Shree S, appreciates the absorbency capacity of a prefold, all thanks to our 3X6X3 configuration, offering 12 layers of absorbent organic cotton, when padfolded.
Kavya Shree is an ardent fan of cloth diapers and has cloth diapering her younger child since birth. During the initial newborn stage, prefolds along with a cloth nappy were her preferred choice. She found the prefolds to be a boon when her baby was too young to fit into other diapers. She says “I padfolded the prefolds and used them with a cloth nappy when my boy was young and later paired them with an Aviva shell for nighttime diapering, ensuring peaceful sleep for both baby and me!”
The next mom who talks about the power of prefolds is Preethi Manu, lecturer by profession. She simply likes how creative one can get in folding a prefold and loves the mix and match fun a cloth diaper can offer.
She says “I switched to traditional cloth langots after my baby boy got diaper rashes with the use of disposable diapers, and I was still on the lookout for better options, and that is when I stumbled upon Bumpadum cloth diapers”.
“I absolutely love how modernized the padfolded prefold looks when paired with an Aviva or Duet shell and I am beyond happy to see my baby boy sleep comfortably for hours without compromising on health, style and look. I love the ease of maintenance and the eco-friendly nature of a prefold”, she adds.
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Want to share your experience with prefolds? Send us a message at support@bumpadum.com, we'll be happy to feature you in our blog! :)
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49-year-old Rajamani Murugesan, a homemaker from Madurai is grandmom to a 4-month-old little girl. She was initially apprehensive about modern cloth diapers as they seemed bulky and required more effort than disposables. Things changed drastically with time and practice. She says "Now I am completely satisfied in using cloth diapers for my granddaughter”
Now that she is so pro-cloth diapering she even recommends that her daughter invests in increasing her cloth diapers stash size to be able to continue cloth diapering uninterruptedly.
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Shanthi Kumar, an enthusiastic 52 year old grandmom from Chennai reminisces about cloth diapering her daughter. She says, "During my days, when I cloth diapered my daughter with traditional langots and dhoti cloth, we had to also use a rubber sheet, in spite of all that there used to wetness till the chest and also my clothes, making nights very difficult.”
She is fascinated by the leak-proof feature of modern cloth diapers and feels that they have made her outings with her grandson an enjoyable experience.
"I initially thought modern cloth diapers were hard to clean, but must admit that laundering todays diapers is way easier than laundering traditional diapers”, she adds.
She also finds the prints as an added cute factor on her grandson.
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Meet Ruckmani Ananthanarayanan, a Puducherry-based entrepreneur who dons a bigger hat of being the mother of three boys, of which her twins are currently being cloth diapered. She has managed to exclusively cloth diaper her twin boys, who are almost a year old, since they were 15 days old.
“My stash consists of a few prefolds, Aviva and Duet diapers. Prefolds are used for the first half of the day followed by organic inserts. Duet diapers with hemp boosters are our trusted night time option,” says Ruckmani. A very active member of Bumpadum Circle, our Facebook support group, she has also picked up a few hacks suggested by fellow mothers to improve her experience. “Sometimes I also add a velour wipe as my boys are heavy wetters. This combination has never failed us so far and has been our bullet-proof night solution,” she adds.
Twice the number equals twice the fun, but also twice the laundry! To deal with the everyday pile of her heavywetters, she makes sure to wash them every day so that her daily workload is spread evenly and doesn’t affect other activities. What more, she finds diaper laundry, the rinsing, washing, snapping and folding very therapeutic!
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Pooja Jha, an ardent fan of cloth diapers, has both her boys in them currently. While she chanced upon cloth diapers only when her older son was two and a half years old, her youngest has been exclusively cloth-diapered since birth. From flats to pre-folds and All-in-One (AIO) diapers, Pooja manages with a mixed stash, which she uses interchangeably for her boys at times.
Pooja’s experience of using disposable diapers for her older son has been a huge learning of sorts, especially about the economics of diapering. Before switching to cloth, she remembers spending an average of Rs. 1000 per month for disposable diapers alone, a whopping Rs. 30,000 on disposables alone for one baby. The amount of money spent on her combined cloth diaper stash for both boys is still lower than that!
“Despite spending so much, we had a lot of trouble with rashes for our elder one. We didn’t have any incidence of rashes after switching to cloth diapers. So, a big win all round--baby’s comfort, economics and the environment,” Pooja exclaims.
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Another super mom in our tribe is Anjana Dev. Mother of twins, a boy and a girl, she discovered cloth diapers only when her children were eight months old. “I was not aware of cloth diapers initially and used disposable diapers for outings and night times. Very happy to share that we have not used a single disposable diaper ever since we discovered modern cloth diapers,” mentions Anjana.
She maintains a separate stash of eight diapers each for them both, and manages to cloth diaper her babies with 16 diapers in total along with a few flats and langots! She hand-washes the diapers and uses the machine only for spin drying them.
Her minimal stash serves her well as she uses diapers only when the little ones take a nap during the day and for the nights. “We have been using Bumpadums exclusively for nights and has not failed us so far. It’s either the Duet or Aviva with pre-folds, and this usually lasts us the entire night,” she adds.
]]>Cloth diapers need to be maintained properly to ensure they perform well and the baby is comfortable and free from rashes. Not surprisingly, one of the more contentious issues when it comes to cloth diapering is the amount of water used to wash and maintain the diapers.
This tendency to consider disposable diapers as the more water-wise option arises because we fail to see the hidden water in the equation--the amount of water consumed in the production and packaging processes. Calculation of this hidden water or "virtual water" takes into account the water consumption through the entire cycle, from the production of the required raw materials to the final packaging in which the product is sold.
Since disposable diapers are used and thrown in a matter of few hours, it is difficult to see the big picture. Here’s a small calculation which will help you make sense of all this.
Going by face value, the production of one disposable diaper consumes 545 litres of virtual water while a cloth diaper needs 750 litres of water. In the case of disposables, the 545 litres goes down the drain within a few hours, whereas cloth diapers can be reused over and over again, justifying the amount of water used for its production and regular laundry.
A generous stash, of say 30 cloth diapers for a child that is being cloth diapered since birth uses up an average of five lakh litres of water through a three year period. This average takes into account the amount of water used for its production as well regular laundry. Similarly, assuming that a child uses an average of 5600 disposable diapers over the same time period (see where this estimate comes from at the bottom of the page), the virtual water that is used up in this period adds up to a whopping 30 lakh litres!
The production of disposable diapers alone takes up SIX TIMES the amount of water required for the production and regular maintenance of cloth diapers over a three year period. While cloth diapers do require water, it is evident that it is significantly less than what goes into making disposables, cementing their eco-friendliness beyond doubt.
Myth: Cloth diapers clog landfills as much as disposables do
Reality: Cloth diapers generate less than a kilogram of waste over three years, while disposable diapers generate 1.3 tonnes of solid waste over the same period
While there is a small portion of cloth diapers such as the polyurethane laminate and snaps that end up in landfills, a majority of its components are made of natural fibers which are biodegradable. In contrast, disposable diapers cannot be dissected and the entire unit reaches landfills. On an average, at the end of its use cycle, a single cloth diaper generates less than 30 grams of landfill waste as against 230 grams of landfill waste generated per single-use diaper.
As a result, single-use diapers tend to accumulate a much larger footprint over time. If all of the estimated 321 million babies aged under two-and-a-half in the world wore disposable diapers, even the most conservative estimates suggest that close to 6,000 tonnes of diapers would be sent to landfills every single day!*
Disposable diapers stay in landfills for up to 500 years before they disintegrate, provided they are well aerated and get enough sunlight, two conditions that are very hard to meet in most landfills. While in landfills, they generate a host of toxic gases such a methane which add to the ever increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere.
Going by the same use calculations, a baby wearing disposable diapers generates 1288 kg of waste which ends up in landfills, a cloth diapered child generates less than a kilogram of waste over a three year period! Calculating the amount of waste generated by both type of diapers clearly shows that the quantum of waste generated by babies in disposable diapers is far more than those in cloth.
Myth: Cloth diapers are not pocket-friendly
Reality: Investing in cloth diapers is economical in the long run
Cloth diapers are usually perceived to be more expensive because of the initial investment while the actual expenditure on disposables goes unnoticed as it is done over a period of time and it is easier to lose track of the amount spent on them.
A single cloth diaper may cost us a little under Rs. 1000, but we need to remember that they can be reused for almost the entire diapering years of the baby. The owner of a generous stash of 30 cloth diapers would be spending close to Rs. 28,470 over a three year period while the investment on disposable diapers on an average would be around Rs. 56,000 for the same period of time.
When maintained well, cloth diapers can be stowed away and used for another baby as well, more than justifying the initial investment made. This apart, there is a healthy market for pre-loved diapers where used diapers can be sold at a pre-determined price depending upon the age and manner of usage, significantly upping its pocket friendly quotient!
So, be it from the economic or environmental angle, cloth diapers are definitely the more sustainable option, helping you reduce expenditure and solid waste load while encouraging reuse of resources without putting additional strain on nature’s capital. Here’s hoping you make the smart choice and go green with cloth!
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To arrive at a number of disposable diapers used, we have used the following estimates:
Age |
No. of diapers used/day |
Total |
0-3 months |
8 |
720 |
3-8 months |
6 |
1080 |
9-24 months |
6 |
2700 |
25-36 months |
3 |
1080 |
Total no. of disposable diapers = 5580 |
An ardent Bumpadum user, Dr. Betsy Shalom addresses the concerns related to Diaper rashes in this guest blog post.
Diaper rash is the most common type of skin eruption encountered in infants and toddlers and is truly agonizing, both for the parents and the baby. But why does it occur? Are there ways to prevent them from happening? A cloth diapering mom myself, this blog post is my attempt to clear doubts regarding diaper rashes and ways to prevent them from occurring.
What are rashes and why do they occur?
More often than not, a host of factors contribute to diaper rash. Excessive moisture, skin friction, altered skin pH (a measure of skin alkalinity or acidity) are the usual suspects which can disrupt the primary skin barrier resulting in what we visibly perceive as rashes.
Wetness: The fact that diapers by design are snug and allow very little air to pass through, babies’ faeces and excessive urine tends to leave the skin feeling wet. When left for extended periods of time, the naturally occurring enzymes in the urine and faeces alter the skin’s pH, making the situation even worse. While our skin is the first line of defense against bacteria and other disease causing agents, prolonged wetness and altered pH tends to disrupt this, leading to a malfunction.
Detergent buildup: Detergent residues, along with the ammonia (from the urine) that lingers on in cloth diapers could result in the eruption of rashes. And, this, usually is the result of not following the recommended wash and care routine. Detergents may result in rashes due to two reasons—detergent buildup in the diapers or babies being sensitive to a particular type of detergent. The former is far more common than the latter and it is essential to differentiate between the both as solutions are different as well.
There may be other reasons which might be causing and aggravating the rash. Alcohol based wet wipes could give rise to allergies in some children, while some may be extremely sensitive to certain types of fabrics such as micro-suede or bamboo. Few others might develop rashes when they are introduced to solids, especially foods that are slightly acidic in nature. You may also notice that certain antibiotics tend to worsen an existing rash, and this is mainly because the antibiotics alter the gut bacteria resulting in a pronouncement of the rashes. Therefore, it is very important to notice the signs and pick a solution that is most appropriate.
How to keep rashes away
Two seemingly simple, but extremely vital things can go a long way in keeping your baby’s bottom rash free—One, maintaining good hygiene and two, good wash routine. There are no short-cuts and these have to be followed religiously to ensure there are no rash episodes troubling the baby.
Disposable diapers have an absorbent gel core which absorbs up to 80 times its weight in water. Logically it should reduce factors that increase the risk of diaper rash. But it doesn't do that and scientific, population based studies have shown no added benefit of disposable diapers over cloth diapers. So my advice would be to stick to natural fibers and skin friendly synthetic fibers as far as possible.
Mild to moderate rashes usually resolve in two to three days. Severe diaper rash and infections are beyond the scope of this discussion. In such situations it is advisable to consult a dermatologist (and not a pediatrician as they will not be as equipped to treat severe a skin problems as a dermatologist would be).
Despite all this, I would like to conclude with a reassuring advice--Babies are fighters and parents tends to get more distressed than them. It is perfectly normal to feel that way, but fret not. Parenting is a dynamic process. Stay calm and allow yourselves a few mistakes so that you rectify as you go.
So, when things go wrong in your cloth diapering journey, just breathe and find out what is wrong. Seek help and make the necessary changes.
Happy cloth diapering!
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Our mom-tribe member and a Bumpadum user for the last one and half years, Revathy Raju won our coveted title of "Sustainability Goddess" a few months ago. In this guest blog post, she pens down multiple uses of our sustainable packaging material.
Whenever we receive a package from Bumpadum, the excitement is usually two-fold. One, the irresistible diapers themselves and two, the eco-friendly and sustainable packaging they come in.
Sustainability and creativity go hand-in-hand with Bumpadum packing material. Here I am sharing all that I have managed to create using the packaging materials-- velour wraps, carton boxes and the ribbons Bumpadum sends its products in.
There are so many other usages of these pretty ribbons:
Here’s hoping you get your creative juices flowing and make as many items as possible with the lovely packaging at your disposal!
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Our Guest Author Prashanth N. works in a technology company in Bangalore and here he talks about his cloth diapering journey for his little girl Dhwani.
I came to know about modern cloth diapers (MCDs) through my wife Saranya. She had done a thorough research about them while she was pregnant and made sure she kept me updated on everything she came across.
We had decided to raise our baby in a traditional way, just like how we grew up, and wanted to make her aware of sustainable living options which is the need of the hour, especially for the current generation. MCDs blend the convenience of modern day with the traditional approach of using cloth in diapering needs. When we chanced upon modern cloth diaper, both of us were in awe--that such a thing actually existed.
Saranya compared the various options available and decided on Bumpadum, primarily because it was “Made in India” and the reviews were good; I just went with her decision. I still remember, the first shipment that reached home even before our baby girl Dhwani was born. It was quite a sight—the prospect of interesting, colorful diapers along with new born baby clothes instead of the plain Jane disposable options.
But one concern that I personally had was whether the baby would be free to move as the diapers seemed a little bulky on our lean baby girl. Dhwani has been a side sleeper from Day-One. When we upgraded from cloth nappies to Neos after the initial few weeks, I observed that she still slept on her side. That was when I understood that she was still able to move at her will, and have never doubted these cloth diapers ever since.
Relatives who had observed us from close quarters were quick to support us as they were able see how the diapers work and how comfortable the baby was in them. But there have been times when people have passed comments on our choice of diapering, with some even discouraging us from using them altogether. We have simply turned a deaf ear to all this because we truly believe in them.
Our little Dhwani has reached all her milestones while being cloth diapered all along. I feel that lot of people need to be made aware of modern diapers so that they can really help the world and their child with a lot of ease.
Dads need to be educated on how cloth diapers work. It makes a lot of economic and environment sense to use cloth diapers. Cloth diapers are economical in the long time and honestly, who wants a disposable diaper to stay on this planet even after we (and our babies) are long gone! I personally don't want to add any negative karma to my baby's account. I am very proud of the fact that we use cloth diapers for our baby and would definitely recommend any new parent or soon-to-be parents.
I enjoy picking out a diaper for our baby when I am around. Print-wise, my top three favourite prints are the musical one (Rhapsody), the dino one (Tech-o-saurus) and the cool blue one (Fairy Lights). Over time, I have also learnt how to change a diaper - I may not change it every time but when the need comes, I am equipped. A father is only born along with the child - so unless I learn certain things, I may not be nurturing the father in me!
I strongly believe that we cannot preach anything to our kids. They learn from what they see and we need to be role models for them to observe and learn from. If I am not setting the right example for my daughter, then I don't have the right to blame her for any of her actions in the future.
Choosing to cloth diaper her has been one of our best parenting decisions so far. This probably is the best start to the ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ lesson where we are hoping to set an example for her to learn from!
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I have been wanting to do this post in a long while and today seems like my lucky day It's impossible for me to shoot a video of putting the diaper on my wriggly bub, so am going to do the same over a few collages. Please read text under each of the images for description.
PS: All images shot by me while putting the diaper on my sleeping bub, it's quite a task to not awaken the bub! Phew....
The images show how I have folded the insert such that I have maximum absorbency in the front for a boy baby. Once folded, I pull up both the wings over the insert before I snap the shell.
First I snap the waist snap on either side, the pull up the shell a little and snap on the hip snap. The bottom image shows the snap settings used roughly before tightening.
1. Image shows how the diaper fits on the bub after rough snapping
2. Since there is a lot of slack, I work my way from the back, all along the the elastic and gather up the slack. The pinched fabric is the slack. I pull the fabric in a downward direction.
3 &4. I pass my fingers in the rise area and point them upwards and push the excess fabric upwards. This gives a snug fit at the leg elastics and thus prevents leak.
5. I also ensure the leg elastics are gently pushed into the leg crease and not lie on the thighs.
Images 1,2&3. I check for the fit at the waist. Since I found it gaping, I tightened by one snap at the waist on both the sides. I check the fit is not too tight and make sure one "fat" finger of mine can slide in without much force along the leg openings and back elastics(no image). This is how I like the diaper to fit so as not to leave ugly marks.
Images 4&5. Final fit of the diaper from the front and back
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Hope this tutorial helps you achieve a good fit on your Bumpadum diapers. Leave a comment below if you have any questions! :)
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Problems in your hard water laundry typically surface a month or two after you start washing your diapers in hard water. You will find that the diapers start smelling after even a single pee, whites will start looking pale/grey, and the diapers’ absorption capacity reduces greatly resulting in leaks.
Don’t panic if you face the above issues! Help is at hand!
The only thing you need to change in your wash routine if you have hard water is - Add water softener in your wash cycle! There are many water softeners available in the market/online, for example - Blue oxy or Calgon.
Here is the wash routine to follow:
1. Knock solids (poop) into the toilet and flush.
2. Rinse the insert/soaker well in cold water and hang on the side of a bucket so that it gets air.
3. Collect all the diapers used over 36-48 hours together for laundry.
4. Pre-wash the diapers (inserts and shells) in the washing machine with quarter the amount of detergent you would use for the main wash. Discard this water. If washing by hand, you can soak the diapers for 30 mins in detergent and then discard the water.
5. Do main wash in the washing machine in a rigorous cycle (not quick/gentle wash, not sanitary/baby wash). Try to use the cotton setting in your machine. Main wash time should be at least 30 mins. Use your regular strong detergent without any softeners/bleach/optical brighteners. If washing by hand, soak in detergent water, agitate well for about 10-15 minutes using a plunger.
YOU WILL NEED TO USE A WATER SOFTENER DURING THE MAIN WASH ALONG WITH YOUR DETERGENT. Check water softener for quantity recommended.
6. Rinse two times at least so that there are no suds (soap bubbles) left.
7. Spin dry.
8. Dry on a clothes line in your terrace/back yard/balcony.
If your diapers already have pee/scum/mineral buildup, we suggest that you first wash the diapers for 2 times in hot water (about 60C, hot enough that you can touch), without detergent.
Once your diapers are clean, use the above recommended wash routine.
Washing with hard water need not be daunting once you have figured out how to deal with it. Just tweak the above routine until it works perfectly for your specific water conditions. Then forget about hard water and enjoy your baby's cuddles :)
First up, we want to share that cloth diaper laundry is not difficult. Here is a quick reference to a routine that WORKS!
Machine washing:
1. Knock solids (poop) into the toilet and flush.
2. Rinse the insert/soaker well in cold water and hang on the side of a bucket.
3. Collect all the diapers used over 48 hours.
4. Pre-wash the diapers with 1 teaspoon of detergent.
5. Main wash in warm water and a rigorous cycle. Wash time should be at least 30 mins. Use 1-1.5 tablespoons of a strong detergent like Surf/Tide/Ariel.
6. Rinse 2-3 times.
7. Spin dry, no tumble dry.
Hand washing:
1. Knock solids (poop) into the toilet and flush.
2. Rinse the insert/soaker well in cold water and hang on the side of a bucket.
3. Collect all the diapers used over 48 hours.
4. For pre-wash, soak the diapers for 15 mins in water with 1 teaspoon of detergent. Discard the water.
5. For main wash, soak for 30 mins in warm water and 1-1.5 tablespoons of detergent, agitate well for 10 minutes using a plunger. Use a strong detergent like Surf/Tide/Ariel.
6. Rinse 3 times.
7. Dry on a clothes line in your terrace/back yard/balcony.
If you have hard water, add water softener during the main wash cycle above. Check commercially available water softeners such as Blue Oxy or Calgon. Quantity as per recommendations of the water softener.
Now let's get into the details!
In a recent survey conducted by Bumpadum, laundry was identified as the biggest challenge that existing users of cloth diapers faced. It was also quoted as the biggest reason for parents not to move to cloth diapers. So let's bust some myths around laundry!
P.S.: If you want to know what cloth diapers are, have a quick look here!
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Myth 1 : You need to do laundry one or more times a day with cloth diapers
Totally unnecessary. There are many cloth diapering parents who do laundry once in 2-3 days, depending on how many cloth diapers they have. Just store used diapers in an open dry bucket or a closed wetbag and you don't need to worry about them until laundry time. Of course, if the diaper is pooped in, make sure to knock the solids into the toilet first and use a health faucet/diaper sprayer to ensure there is no poop left on the diaper.
Myth 2 : Cloth diapers need to be washed by hand to get them totally clean
Again, totally untrue. Cloth diapers can be washed by washing machine or by hand, depending on your preference. They can even be added into a load of regular clothes that are being washed in the machine. In this case, just ensure that you rinse the cloth diapers separately before adding in the remaining clothes.
Myth 3 : Washing cloth diapers is gross/messy
Mess is caused by poopy diapers. Since you flush all poop into the toilet before storing, you do not encounter mess during washing at all.
Now that we have busted some myths, let's talk about the ideal way to wash cloth diapers.
1) What do you do after taking off a diaper?
For poopy diapers, knock the solids into the toilet and flush. Use a diaper sprayer/health faucet (the sprayer next to most western toilets in India) to spray water thoroughly on the inside of the diaper to ensure all poop is washed out. If done right, your hands will remain clean and dry at the end of this process :)
For diapers with just pee, rinse the insert and shell thoroughly in cold water and hang the insert on the sides of a dry open bucket.
If unable to rinse the diaper immediately, store in a closed waterproof wetbag until you can rinse. A wetbag also prevents smells from escaping. Don't forget to rinse at the end of the day.
If you are short on time, you can also collect all the diapers used in a day and rinse them in your washing machine at the end of the day. Run a 10-15 min rinse cycle without any detergent, and hang on the side of a bucket.
2) What do you do before washing?
If you are washing by machine, start with a rinsing cycle (or pre-wash cycle) with a little bit of detergent - this gives a boost to the main wash cycle by starting the process of cleaning.This cycle can be run for 10-15 minutes.
If you are washing by hand, soak in detergent for about 10 mins, agitate and rinse well in cold water. Discard the water used for soaking.
3) How do you wash the diapers?
Essentially, you need to wash the diapers in a way that will leave them thoroughly clean without any remnant pee/detergent on them. Remnant pee will cause the diapers to stink and leave rashes after a few days of use. Remnant detergent will cause the diaper to not absorb well. Use an enzyme-free, fragrance-free detergent in order to preserve the waterproof layer. In India, we recommend using a mainstream detergent such as Surf Excel or Tide Original Unscented.
If you are using the washing machine, choose a cycle meant for cleaning dirty garments, using warm water (not hot). A gentle cycle or the baby sanitary cycle will not be suitable. The washing part of the cycle needs to be at least 30 mins long to ensure clean diapers. Rinsing and spinning time extra.
If you are washing by hand, soak the diapers in fresh water and detergent for 30 mins and then agitate well in the bucket itself with your hand or a plunger. Then take out each diaper, rub well against itself so that it lathers well and then rinse till the water runs clear of detergent suds.
Here are a few guidelines that will help you get the diapers totally clean.
4) How do you dry the diapers?
Line drying in the sun is best. Sunning also fades away any stains. You can also tumble dry the inserts like regular clothes.
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This should cover 99% of all laundry issues you may face. If you have very hard water, you may need a couple of extra guidelines, click here to find out more.
Leave a comment if you have faced any other laundry problems, we would love to help you out!
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