Diapers & Diaper Changing
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Two Cloth Diaper Questions
Asked by M.B. from Dayton
on November 5, 2008
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I started cloth diapering my toddler a few months ago, but now we get the worst ammonia smell whenever he wets. I have tried and tried to strip them but it doesn't se...
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- Adding vinegar to the wash helps, also, how often do you do wash a load? I've found that doing a quick, small load everyday with vinegar and changing the diapers more...
- I used cloth diapers and I always used a little bleach when I washed them. THe only ammonia smell was when I opened the diaper pail. The diapers will be pretty big...
- white vinegar works. and sun-drying. ditto to all those comments. do you have a high efficiency washer? they use less water, and seem to leave the diapers more smel...
Cloth Diaper Detergent
Asked by A.C. from Muncie
on June 17, 2010
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Hi Moms! I need some advice! I am new to cloth diapering and am loving it so far! Here is my problem... a cloth diapering/couponing friend sold me 10 jugs of ALL Fr...
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- I have heard great things about Rockin' Green Soap, like the first poster mentioned. I personally love Charlie's Soap. My kids are out of diapers but I still lov...
- I use and sell cloth diapers and my answer is - try it. It may work for you. Depending on your water, you may not have any problems at all. I use Tide because it se...
- I've tried a bunch of different detergents over the last 2.5 years. Rockin' green has been the best. The important thing to keep in mind is that you will achieve di...
Looking for a Toddler Disco
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on February 4, 2008
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Hello! I thought I read in either a magazine or local paper how some dance clubs will have Sunday afternoon "discos" for kids. I lost the article and don't remember wh...
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- Actually, I know they have them monthly around the city & burbs.. I've yet to take my 2yr old, but always wanted too!! The next one is Feb 17th. 12:00-3pm at the ...
- There is one coming in March to Naperville it is called Baby Loves Disco. They had them at the Park West and are branching out to the western burbs. B. ____@____...
- Rizzo's in Naperville. It is $12 a person (any walking person)
Hand Lotion?
Asked by R.M. from Hartford
on November 29, 2007
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It seems this year my hands have been extra dry and my normal cocoa butter body lotion isn't taking care of it. It may be due to all the extra hand washings with diape...
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- Being inside during winter, where the air is really dry, and washing hands constantly is tough on hands, no question. I find that putting hand lotion on right before ...
- Nope, don't use it. Our skin is dry in the winter due to lack of moisture inside the body. Drink lots of water, and take your oil internally. Yeah, sounds crazy, but ...
- Hi R.! I do at-home pampering parties with The Body Shop At Home. We do have stores in some malls so you may have heard of The Body Shop but now they have extended...
14 Month Old Wakes up Crying, Could This Be Night Terrors?
Asked by L.P. from New York
on April 5, 2011
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My son wakes up anywhere between 4:30-5:15am and starts crying, we've tried different methods (diaper changing, feeding, etc.) but he's pretty much incolsolable for ab...
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- My ped Dr said that if it is occuring at the SAME time every time it happens and they are inconsolable, that it is probably night terrors. And unfortunately if this is...
- Is he just crying? Or is he shrieking and not recognizing that you're even there? My DD had night terrors at about 18 - 24 months (I can't recall exactly - but I know...
- It's hard to tell what the reason is for these things but just remember that as quickly as these things start, they stop. One thing worth trying is giving him some Ibu...
Suggestions Needed on Treating Stains on Baby's Clothing from Diaper "Accidents"
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on November 23, 2008
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Hello,
My diapering skills must need some major tweaking, as the number of diaper accidents seem to be increasing lately :). Does anyone have suggestions for ways ...
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- YOu will get a lot of suggestions. This one worked well for me, as a matter of fact, when my children were young, I would go to garage sales, purchase stained baby cl...
- Don't blame your diapering skills. I've had three breastfed children and I had to clean poopies that oozed out the sides and up the back more than a few times. The gi...
- I used and still use Totally Toddler to pretreat all kinds of stains from my little ones.
Not Be Allowed to Breed
Asked by B. from Augusta
on August 31, 2011
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ok So we've all said it at one time or another. " people like that shouldn't be allowed to breed" or " you should need a licence to have kids". Does anyone really beli...
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- I'm not for government control and the taking away of peoples freedoms. I must say though that it was a more difficult and lengthy process for my husband and I to ...
- I don't think government should have that right to decide. Maybe someone should put in a word with God about sterilizing those who don't deserve kids. Ya know, like ...
- I think it's just a rhetorical question - something to ponder and get the opinions like those below. Would it ever happen? Doubtful. The thought of Casey Anthony ...
Poop Staining Cloth Diapers
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on July 17, 2010
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I recently switched from using Seventh Generation to Charlie's Soap on my cloth diapers and I LOVE Charlie's Soap! I have been searching for a while for a detergent t...
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- This website is a good cloth diapering resource: http://pinstripesandpolkadots.com/basics.htm. Sunlight to fade stains on diapers is mentioned along with some other tr...
- I also say leave it on the dash of your car and let the sun bleach it out. Also you can start using fleece or rice liners to help out!
- You might also try adding some borax to your soaking pail. Borax boosts your detergent's cleaning ability in the washer too. And ditto on the sunlight!
I'm Graduating College in 10 Weeks. . . .What?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on June 27, 2011
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So I'm going to school to get my associates. It's taken me 6 freaking years to do so. I originally was getting a bachelors degree in theatre, but then got pregnant and...
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- I did an associates (Veterinary Technology) in the middle of my B.S. as well in hopes that it would pad my experience to get into vet school (so I could work as a lice...
- CONGRATULATIONS! To me, school was not much different than the job I got after school (which was being a school-teacher). So instead of completing assignments, I wa...
- Congrats:) I hope you go far:)
Willful Child
Asked by M.F. from New York
on November 18, 2009
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I have a beautiful almost 16 month old little girl who has begun to throw many tantrums. Sometimes I can see it happening and can try to "head it off" by distracting h...
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- Hi M., I just made a similar response to another frustrated Mom ... Have you heard of the book, "1, 2, 3 Magic"? I purchased this book on the advice of my pediatrici...
- Its a phase-dont worry. With my son who hates laying down I actually change his diaper either with him sitting on my lap facing out or standing! Soon she'll be potty t...
- I would give my son something to play with when I had to change his diaper, because he would scream. I'd sing a song - like Old MacDonald, and got to be quite quick at...
