Please wash each diaper before first use, but keep in mind that we cannot accept returns or exchanges on any diaper that has been washed or worn.
HOW TO PREP:
Step 1 - Wash in warm or hot water with 1/4 scoop of detergent at the highest water level
Step 2 - Wash in cold water with no detergent at the highest water level
Step 3 - Dry on high heat
Step 4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3, for another 2 cycles to completely prep your diapers.
This is an example of a normal wash routine: STEP 1 - Prewash in cold no detergent in the SHORT cycle (with large loads, I prewash in normal cycle)
STEP 2 - Hot/warm wash with full detergent at the longest setting in the NORMAL cycle at highest water level
STEP 3 - Final rinse in cold in the NORMAL cycle with the highest water level~key is take out one of the diapers and smell it...if it smells clean then it's clean. If there is a hint of odor, do another cold rinse
STEP 4 - Dry on high heat or line dry to further sterilize diapers
NO FABRIC SOFTENER & NO BLEACH OF ANY KIND
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT USING BLEACH AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER'S ADVICE WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY AND WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE CAUSED
For aplix AIO’s, be sure to properly use the built in laundry tabs so your aplix does not catch onto any other laundry items.
We recommend All F&C, (military version) Purex F&C , Cheer Free & Gentle and Seventh Generation delicate care. Use the full amount of detergent you would normally use. Do not skimp on your detergent. If you are using the correct detergent, you will not have to worry about residue build up
The important thing is to use detergent that is perfume free, dye free & optical brightener free
Thanks goes out to Sarah at pinstripesandpolkadots for this highly valuable information
** If you choose to use a detergent i.e. Tide Free or Cheer Free & Gentle that contains enzyme I HIGHLY recommend that you do an extra cold rinse at the end of your routine to ensure that you have absolutely zero detergent left on your diaper.
"Enzymes have been known to severely hurt babies' skin. Some babies' skin doesn't seem to be adversely affected by the enzymes but use caution. Notice that I use the word seem. The reaction to the enzymes isn't like a reaction to milk or peanuts. The concept here is if any enzymes are left in the fabric they will be activated when wet, the child pees or sweats, and will attack proteins including skin. The amount of damage can vary depending on the amount of enzymes left in the fabric and the amount of time the wet diaper is on a baby. If your babies skin is smooth and bright pink or red in the wet zone of the diaper, consider that it may be a result of enzymes.
If you use a detergent with enzymes it is extremely important to make sure that absolutely no detergent is left in the diapers. If the detergent doesn't wash out completely, enzymes will be left on the fabric. When baby pees these enzymes will be activated and begin breaking down proteins. Baby's skin is made of proteins and may be attacked." - Sarah @pinstripesandpolkadots
What should I avoid?
Do not use extra additives in your wash (like baking soda or vinegar). These ingredients are unnecessary and will cause problems in your diapers. Do not use fabric softeners.
-make sure to care for your dyed fitteds with like colors for the first 1-2 washes.
