Washing cloth diapers is often a big hindrance for people wanting to cloth diaper their child. Over complicated wash routines and poopy diapers may seem like an impossible task to take on. But it doesn’t have to be.
Wool diapers, unlike other systems, don’t need to be washed after every use. Wool covers can go days or even weeks between washes depending on use. Although if wool gets soiled it should be washed right away.
More and more caregivers want to choose organic diapers and plastic free cloth diapers for their little ones. And that is surely possible. Or at least with as little plastic as possible.
Traveling with cloth diapers is definately doable. The success rate increases if you have access to a washer during your travels. The easiest system to travel with are flats and PUL covers. It is a very economical and convenient way to use while traveling.
Rashes are not as common with cloth diapers as they are with disposable diapers. But rashes do occur for some babies. Cloth diapers are more gentle on baby’s skin, but if rashes occur we do recommend using cloth diaper safe creams. Not all diaper creams are made the same and some are not safe to use with your cloth diapers.
Clean cloth diapers should not smell of anything. Not dirty nor of detergent. They should smell clean. If your diapers have an odor after they’ve been through the wash, it might be a good idea to revisit your wash routine.