Please wash 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 your new SposoEasy AIO diaper:
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 1 thru 3 - washing with no detergent - Repeat Twice for a total of 3 wash and dry
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 or warm in SHORT cycle - twice - 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 YOUR 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
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bumGenius
How do I wash my new diapers?
For bumGenius 3.0 and 2.0 products (made with PUL outer):
Wash once in cold water with no more than 1/4 (high efficiency machines) to 1/2 (top loading, regular machines) of the detergent's recommened amount per load.
Wash once in hot (up to 120 degrees) water with no more than 1/4 (high efficiency machines) to 1/2 (top loading, regular machines) of the detergent's recommened amount per load. Optionally (and only occasionally), add 1/4 cup of bleach to this cycle.
Add an extra rinse to remove any lingering detergent in the diapers.
Tumble dry on the warm setting.
NOTE: To preserve your hook and loop closures, we suggest washing bumGenius products separately from heavy cotton or hemp diapers (like prefolds or cotton fitteds).
For bumGenius 1.0 products (made with nylon outer):
Wash once in COLD water with no more than 1/4 (high efficiency machines) to 1/2 (top loading, regular machines) of the detergent's recommened amount per load.
Wash once in WARM water with no more than 1/4 (high efficiency machines) to 1/2 (top loading, regular machines) of the detergent's recommened amount per load.
Add an extra rinse to remove any lingering detergent in the diapers.
Line dry.
NOTE: To preserve your hook and loop closures, we suggest washing bumGenius products separately from heavy cotton or hemp diapers (like prefolds or cotton fitteds).
What detergent can I use?
You should only use detergents that are free of dyes, enzymes, perfumes, whiteners and brighteners. Using detergents containing these ingredients will cause damage to your diaper including elastic failure and leaking.
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.
Sustainablebabyish
-store your dirty diapers in a wetbag, making sure to scrape off any solids.
-cold rinse & hot wash, using about 1 tablespoon of Ecover or mild detergent of your choice.
-we like to add a bit of Ecover fabric softener to keep everything extra fluffy. you can rinse your diapers in cold again if necessary.
-line dry if possible, or dry on low heat with dryer balls, available in pvc and non-pvc materials. dryer balls will speed up the drying time & lessens your carbon footprint., though line drying is recommended for longevity and energy use. bamboo line dries very well & stays soft, but you may want to dry your cotton and hemp diapers a bit before/after hanging them-to give them a little loft. sunning will help with stains - please do not use bleach or whiteners on your diapers.
-if you would like to prep your diapers before use, there's no need to wash them separately - just add them in with your regular diaper load. if using diapers with hook and loop closures please be aware that hemp fleece will have a lot of lint for the first few washes.
-make sure to care for your dyed fitteds with like colors for the first 1-2 washes.
- 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