Washing Machine: BumGenius
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Cloth Diapers - BumGenius - New Born ?
Asked by J.K. from Philadelphia
on August 6, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I have a question for you regarding the BumGenius cloth diapers. Currnetly i use the BG3.0 on my DS (21ms). I LOVE this product. I am due in decemb...
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- I've used the BG 1, 2, and 3s and I think they are all too big for a newborn. (I think the difference is in the washing instructions, not the size). I agree with the...
- A dec 08 baby! Congrats on your baby belly :) I use a mixture of all sorts of cloth and for the first few months I would suggest using prefolds with snappis and mayb...
- Hi J.! Thank you for using cloth diapers! I have been using BG2.0 on my daughter for a year, but they were far too bulky to use as a newborn. Just too much fluff be...
Laundering Prefolds and Bumgenius Cloth Diapers
Asked by L.L. from Seattle
on April 8, 2009
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I am using cloth diaper and I am very happy with how it is going thus far. My daughter is 3 weeks old and exclusively breast fed. I am using the prefolds and covers ...
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- I haven't cloth diapered, but what worked for all of my son's poop stains was dish soap. It fights the grease that stains, I believe. Whatever it is that made it wor...
- Someone told me about Bac- Out made by Bioclean- it is natural, non toxic and biodegradable. It's an enzyme cleaner. You can buy it at Freddie's or New seasons in sm...
- L.- I dont know if you have ever read this blog..my charming kids? she has a whole post on cloth diapering on her blog. it is amazing. mycharmingkids.net
Cloth Diaper Washing
Asked by A.K. from Green Bay
on May 17, 2008
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What detergents have you used to wash cloth diapers? I guess we're looking for one that works well (strong enough) but rinses well (doesn't leave residue). Some of the...
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- Hi A., I used cloth diapers with my boys, but that was years ago. the youngest is 18. But I used Dreft and it worked fine. The best thing for stains is to hang them...
- Hi A., I have found BacOut to be a good product - it is an enzyme based- it can be diulted. You can find at co-ops and Whole Foods, also at Peapods in St. Paul. G...
- I have started using Sun detergent per a recommendation on a cloth diapering website- not sure which one though. I also use oxyclean, both about 1/2 the amount I woul...
Need Advice on Washing Cloth Diapers
Asked by B.F. from Denver
on January 24, 2009
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Hi, I just started using the BumGenius 3.0 cloth diapers. Does anyone have a good way to wash them? I just did a load and none of the poop stains (brestfed baby poo...
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- When we CD'd the trick for keeping the poop stains away (other than sun, because that works amazingly well too), was a cold water soak before the wash. I also used th...
- I also use BumGenius diapers and love them! You are right, you can't use diaper creams unless you line the diaper. I messed up once and didn't line the diaper and you ...
- B. F. You are so full of excitement, very awesome to hear. I would love for you to visit gotgreennow.fourpointmoms.com or just email me at ____@____.com. There ar...
What Is Your Washing Routine for Cloth Diapers? I'm Not Sure I'm Doing It Right.
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on February 21, 2011
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I have purchased all of my diapers used until last week when I went and bought some new ones and I want to be sure I am going to be taking the best care of them so the...
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- I do a cold pre-rinse, a wash on hot, and an extra cold rinse. My diapers have some bad staining (I can't wait to get them all outside!) I think staining is just go...
- I do all of my diapers with a cold rinse, hot wash, and then two cold rinses. I line dry all of my diapers/covers/inserts, but fluff them on hot for 5ish minutes afte...
- I rinsed the diapers in the toilet and wring them out before putting them in the diaper pail. I washed a load of diapers every other day. No soaking, no special tre...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by K.R. from Denver
on March 7, 2011
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I'm looking into using the bumgenius 4.0 cloth diapers. What do you do with them until you wash them. How does the diaper pail system work? Any advice on snaps vs h...
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- I hadn't heard of the 4.0's so I had to look them up... We use the 3.0's and love them. They look to be essentially the same diaper with the exception that you now ha...
- I haven't used BumGenius, but I have a few other AIOs and pockets and fitteds, as well as prefolds. For the hook & loop ones, I just velcro them to the keeper tab (if ...
- In denver you live in a pretty "dry" environment. I suggest if you want to use cloth, use a "dry pail system". Basically... with wet diapers you just throw them in a c...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by K.C. from Columbus
on July 25, 2008
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Does anyone use bumGenius cloth diapers? If so, how do you care for yours? Do you use a particular detergent or cycle? The web site says to use detergent free from pe...
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- It has been a while since I used diapers in any form but when I did, I used Dreft on them. My older son had a lot of problems with allergys to milk so I had to be ver...
- I believe the primary reason for this is little ones have no defense againist the dyes and they can get broken out very easy. I have had to start buying these kinds of...
- Hi K.: My youngest daughter had such a high concentration of ammonia in her urine she could not wear the disposable diapers or rubber pants over cloth diapers because...
Wonderwash Compact Washer (For Cloth Diapers)
Asked by A.M. from Orlando
on January 14, 2008
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I am considerig using cloth diapers with my second child. I am most concerned with washing them in my regular washing machine. I have been trying to research the Wonde...
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- There is no need to buy a separate washer for cloth diapers. They are fine in your regular washer. If your baby got poop on his clothes you'd wash them in the washer...
- I use Charlie's and it is GREAT. I also bought the cheaper cloth diapers, which was a mistake. I'm trying to talk my DH into letting me get the Fuzzi Bunz for the next...
- A., I used disposables for my first two babies and have used cloth diapers for a year now with number 3. In a heartbeat, I would recommend it. The laundry thing can ...
When to Throw Out Cloth Diapers?
Asked by D.J. from Seattle
on July 23, 2009
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I have been using bumgenius cloth diapers for my two children for a little over a year. I only have my 18-mo.in diapers now but I have noticed that it seems that she i...
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- I didn't use cloth diapers for my kids (husband wasn't willing) but my mom used them on my brother and I. So, I can't really give any idea on when to replace them, but...
- It could be several different problems, or a combination. 1. build up- detergents can build up on diapers after several washes causing the diaper to repel and not...
- Chances are highly likely that your elastic has gone bad. Mine went bad after only one year. Do they hug tight around the leg holes and the back? Here is a link on how...
Cleaning Cloth Diapers
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on February 2, 2010
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I use BumGenius 3.0 cloth diapers, which I love, but I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to get ALL of the poop to come off. My son is 3 months and exclusively br...
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- I do a 30 minute cold soak with detergent (I actually use BG detergent), then I let it run the cycle following. Then I wash with a hot cycle. I haven't had any probl...
- Do you have a diaper sprayer? I loved mine! It connects to the water inlet hose behind your toilet and looks like the sprayer on a kitchen sink. It's a DIY install ...
- Do you have hard water? We do and have had great luck adding 1-2TBS Calgon Water softener. This can be found in the detergent section in most grocery stores. Hope this...
