The Baby Marketplace cloth diapers and diaper covers are made from the highest quality fabrics available. Proper care fore these will assure long use and comfortable wear for the baby.
All cloth diapers must be washed before use. If you are unsure if the size is correct, only wash and shrink one diaper, as we cannot accept returns of washed or used diapers.
The cloth diaper will shrink most after the first wash and dry, but continue to shrink slightly for a few more washings.
Do not use fabric softener when washing or drying the diapers. Fabric softener works by leaving a coating on the fabric, and this will reduce the absorbency of the cotton. There is also a risk of skin irritation for baby, once this gets wet.
We recommend washing cloth diapers with Soap Nuts. They contain large quantities of saponin in their shells. It acts as a natural, gentle detergent when it comes into contact with water. Without any chemicals, fragrances or dyes, they are safe and gentle.
Regular cleaning detergents (like Tide, Purex, Gain, etc.) are also very good at getting the cloth diapers clean and germ free.
You do not need to use hot water to wash. An extra rinse is a good idea, especially since most people use too much detergent on their diapers!
Stain Prevention: Rinse any of the diapers that have been soiled in COLD water. Hot water will set stains.
Do not use chlorine bleach. Use of this will accelerate the deterioration of all fabrics and components of these diaper products. You will shorten the lifespan of the product considerably.
The cloth diapers and cloth diaper covers can go in the dryer or be hung to dry.
Note: many cloth diapers and covers come with specific washing instructions. Please refer to the manufacturer’s specific specifications.
Stripping Cloth Diapers
Occasionally cloth diapers will hold a smell or build up residue from detergents which will cause them to not absorb well. When this happens you may want to try stripping the diapers.
Begin with clean cloth diapers and run a hot wash with no detergent. The water needs to be as hot as possible.
Next rinse the cloth diapers with a hot rinse. While rinsing check to see if there are bubbles in the washer. Continue with the rinse cycles (it may take a few) until there are no more bubbles.
During the final rinse add ½ cup vinegar to the wash. Vinegar will break down uric acid and soap residue.
