tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12052162587180000622024-03-18T21:04:16.591-07:00Mama Moss DiapersAn 18 year cloth diaper journey continues Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-68424030984116684112014-09-18T21:40:00.001-07:002014-09-18T21:48:23.186-07:00Training petals (for the nearly potty trained)<p>So my friend's 3 yr old is potty trained but has night time accidents. She asked me if I had a solution that wouldn't undermine her daughters confidence (so can't seem like diapers or pull ups). </p>
<p>My solution was petals made to fit in underwear. Smaller and trimmer then what you would but in a diaper. And to keep in place it has wings like mama cloth. This way it fits into any undies she buys. She grabbed undies a size up as for these. There is 3 petals joined end to end. The bottom petal is fleece and flannel (so water repellent). The top 2 petals are 3 layers flannel each. </p>
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I use the Katrina's patterns. Just Google "Katrina's soakers wool longies ". It's an easy pattern amf it works well on upcycled sweaters. The arms make good legs and come with cuffs. The waist makes a good waist band. Find a wool turtleneck and you have the perfect waist. I alter patterns for specific sizings. Made some wool applique for them also. I stabalized which was necessary cuz wool stretched. I'll be making some for my baby too. Just gotta wait till the mission gets more wool sweaters. </p>
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<p>Down side? We had some ebf poo leaks in angel fold but when I Jelly rolled we had no ebf poo leaks. Jelly roll is designed for catching poo and preventing leaks. And Baby Moss poops about 4-5 times a day. Daddy Moss loves the H-FLP and big sisters think they are adorable. I made some with T-shirt liters which even won approval from 6 and 12 year old brother, who could generally care less about diapers lol. So an all around win. </p>
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^^jelly rolled^^Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-20571144671042369702014-07-16T17:06:00.001-07:002014-08-01T05:12:03.767-07:00WHY YOU SHOULDN'T STRESS ABOUT DIAPER LAUNDRY <p>I'm writing this post for my April Mommy friends and anyone else who might find this helpful.  Yes another laundry post but this is about reassurence and explanations. Hope it helps. </p>
<p>First of all stop stressing. You all have being doing your own laundry for years with nice clean clothes as a result.  Cloth diapers are the same thing with just a few differences.</p>
<p>First a diaper load tends to be smaller then a regular laundry load so you need less water and less detergent.  I'm not saying to skimp on detergent just make it and the water match the laundry load.  Also if you have access to a top loader use that, they clean laundry better, all laundry. </p>
<p>Next difference. This is laundry that has been pee'd and pooped in; Rinse it and wash often.  If your kid pee'd their pants your first step would be to rinse right?  Same thing.  If you wash every 2 days then a lightly pee'd in diaper is fine but a heavily pee'd in diaper needs rinsing and so does a poo diaper, even ebf poop. diapera 6-8 layers thick? Rinse every single diaper. The thicker the diaper the harder to get clean. If you use diapers with synthetic fabric rinse every single diaper.  Many synthetic fabrics dont wash as clean and microfiber was designed by the cleaning industry to trap germs.  So rinse right away.  Personally I won't use most of them especially microfiber.  </p>
<p>Another difference, the biggest difference is that diapers are washed every 2 days on average.  To break that down it's like this: If your baby wears an OS and potty trains at 2 years old then your diapers have gone through 365 washes.  The average piece of clothing will have been washed weekly.  That's 104 washes (significantly less washes).  So unless you wear your favorite shirt every other day no other laundry item goes through this.  The effect is fabrics wear out.  That's a reality of all fabrics.  Wash your favorite shirt every 2 days and it will wear out.  </p>
<p>Bleach:  for all the of above reasons bleaching your diapers is a bad idea.  Imagine bleaching a shirt every month.  It's not gonna last.  You have the laundry knowledge to know this. The only time I recommend bleach is 1. If you get ammonia.  2. If baby has a yeast infection. 3. Before using second hand diapers unless it was bleached prior to sale.  </p>
<p>Sunning.  Ever hung laundry to dry outside?  Then it smells all great and looks bright and clean?  Yeah that's the sun.  Those UV rays kill bacteria and bleach out strains.  Wanna bleach?  Sun instead.  </p>
<p>Detergent: You don't need extra detergent.  That will lead to build up.  You don't need less detergent cuz then your diapers won't get clean.  You don't need specialty detergent.  Regular stuff has been cleaning diapers since before you were born.  Except nowadays they have all kinds of new crap in the detergent.  But most brands have 3-4 variations so buy the variation without softeners,  brighteners etc cuz they will make your diapers repel instead of adorb.  And you sure as Hell don't need dawn dish soap or any other weird ideas.  On this note skip bounce sheets for the same reason and buy a dryer ball.  </p>
<p>Speaking of things you don't need.  You don't need advice from someone who became an expert in 3 months and you really don't need advice from someone who is am expert at stripping landry cuz that's someone who dose <b>not </b>clean their diapers well,  Unless they work for a diaper based charity and strip second hand diapers to give them away.  </p>
<p>Know your fabrics: This your mother taught you when she taught you to do laundry, so not a difference, just a reminder. Some things don't handle high temperatures such as elastic and PUL. </p>
<p>Vinegar: vinegar is awesome.  Its been used in laundry for a long time.  Some even use it in their hair to get rid of shampoo residue so they don't get build up.  So guess what? You can use it to rinse at the end of a wash cycle to get rid of detergent residue to prevent build up.  I use after hand washing.And when machine washing I vinegar soak prior.  I also use it to clean out my diaper pail.  </p>
<p>Ironing: like hanging diapers to dry in the sun but dislike the stiffness?  There are two options. 1. Iron afterwards.  2. Throw in the machine dryer for 5-10 min with a damp cloth and a dryer ball or tennis ball, both will bring the fluffyness back to your fluff.  </p>
<p>Hope this takes the stress away so you can relax and enjoy laundry time.  </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-62371151866625854042014-07-15T16:45:00.001-07:002014-07-15T17:10:08.345-07:00A PREFOLD THAT'S ALSO A HYBRID FITTED <p>So if you saw my last 4 posts (part 1-4 tutorial) you'll know I got to experimenting again and made a prefold diaper with a fitted leg that's also a hybrid style (water repellent). It's been on my mind since someone thought I was making water repellent prefolds cuz I decided to call my prefolds "prefold hybrids" meaning it was a hybrid of two diaper styles (prefold and fitted). So to avoid confusion I'm calling them "fitted leg prefolds" or "FLP's" and now I've created their cousin the "hybrid fitted leg prefold" or "H-FLP's". I've also moved the Velcro tabs so they fit better when baby is a lil bigger (now that my baby is a little bigger at almost 3 months lol). Things you learn as you use something. I am also preparing to make my next size diaper so I need to test out my new idea to see if I like them and want a few in the mix. </p>
<p>Because prefolds get folded, I couldn't just cut a rectangular piece of polar fleece otherwise when folded the water repellent layer would be in front of the absorbent layers. So after some thought I created a T shaped fleece layer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXPJRdtV-vGsTWI8zLc7FTMiyF6PKEZsEXMrDTf2dphmVW1jVNXqCMEIdpTf23YY-9FFhEZ3UVpige-S-pXmZiqqRgSe4qnrtYu5nsIF6vuWbNgts76-YfEJoOKVMpM0kY_BDE_8KtJyo/s1600/IMG_20140715_194705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXPJRdtV-vGsTWI8zLc7FTMiyF6PKEZsEXMrDTf2dphmVW1jVNXqCMEIdpTf23YY-9FFhEZ3UVpige-S-pXmZiqqRgSe4qnrtYu5nsIF6vuWbNgts76-YfEJoOKVMpM0kY_BDE_8KtJyo/s640/IMG_20140715_194705.jpg"> </a> </div>
This way when you Angel fold or Jelly roll fold (which is what I do), the fleece isn't in the way. The fleece goes across the back of the bum and up threw the core. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGNKuBHuXESAcnO9JumEFsi0K6x9ar5MhSB9Ir3bfvTpDicEdalgaQAKc6OhFiGyC8RV8DPZ2I1Qz2tIYlqX7MIlQi6bH1kFgxeuUq9rLGabCgzwulQLOehDlCuJLM53DU_v4NcnkoaX8/s1600/IMG_20140715_194502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGNKuBHuXESAcnO9JumEFsi0K6x9ar5MhSB9Ir3bfvTpDicEdalgaQAKc6OhFiGyC8RV8DPZ2I1Qz2tIYlqX7MIlQi6bH1kFgxeuUq9rLGabCgzwulQLOehDlCuJLM53DU_v4NcnkoaX8/s640/IMG_20140715_194502.jpg"> </a> </div>
I've got just one made (life with a young baby), and 3 prepped. Last nights H-FLP was tested today but baby Moss pooped in it so water repellency wasn't tested lol. <br>
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The leg fit very well so I am happy with that and the shift in the Velcro tab fixed my tummy fit issue. Also the previous Velcro placement on my FLP's ment they sometimes touched baby Moss's skin. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKIMCQgilttrPXyOYB-08ALlMD-aCqs2KKPG1H4IBVf7b7NRoabJ-mbXo7hQczDZR9MliISOHzjOQ0tOtRSoZ_MY-028iP6df3dbm4-zYOvZcweS2FT3b9NFHIxa05aDAgGvIPYJ6yaWA/s1600/IMG_20140715_120815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKIMCQgilttrPXyOYB-08ALlMD-aCqs2KKPG1H4IBVf7b7NRoabJ-mbXo7hQczDZR9MliISOHzjOQ0tOtRSoZ_MY-028iP6df3dbm4-zYOvZcweS2FT3b9NFHIxa05aDAgGvIPYJ6yaWA/s640/IMG_20140715_120815.jpg"> </a> </div>
I have 2 potential concerns to test on this new invention of mine. <br>
•1. Will there be wicking at the leg? I will know and post once the other 3 diapers are made. <br>
•2. Laundry: Making a hybrid means using a synthetic material. Now polar fleece does wash well compared to other synthetic fabrics. In fact I rated it high on my fabrics post. But can it stand up in a hand washing routine? Well I'll need to test almost daily for a month to know and I will of course post those results. I'm pretty excited to see how it all works out :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8hvNenQBdXQwulHrviDqscKA5AwGeV-uJN4dgLa0WnEB2zOt5OTZFui4GA6EfrFeCCqfme3R-_aMzIOo1iIl-IP6fJkd_Xo_YjR-VEq9jksX0soG2xehswJx9gy-o40vspnUV_g8GTRY/s1600/IMG_20140715_111553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8hvNenQBdXQwulHrviDqscKA5AwGeV-uJN4dgLa0WnEB2zOt5OTZFui4GA6EfrFeCCqfme3R-_aMzIOo1iIl-IP6fJkd_Xo_YjR-VEq9jksX0soG2xehswJx9gy-o40vspnUV_g8GTRY/s640/IMG_20140715_111553.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-79801093568308308512014-07-15T09:01:00.001-07:002014-07-15T14:39:32.905-07:00FITTED LEG PREFOLD TUTORIAL PART 4<p><b>FINISHING:</b><br>
8. •Set machine to zigzag or diamond stitch.  <br>
•stitch around entire boarder of fabric. <br>
9. • At top inside corner of fabric (for H-FLP this is at the top of the T on the all cotton side) place the 1in Velcro loop and the 2in Velcro hoop. Sew to diaper with hook tab hanging over<br><br>
•repeat on other side. </p>
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• sew 2 in loop piece to back of one of the hook side tabs. This allows for overlap on a small waist. <br>
• sew long loop piece of Velcro to outside bottom of diaper in the center. (For H-FLP this is the stem of the T on the flannel-fleece side.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlnR-oGDEVyNB2hlg-iLUxkARzHarf__4WlOtb_VePuqyK2e8SVfmayau5O8WDePNLHOj_WOiFmvGkVyXg2v_YKJmXNI_MGr9eBDrptc8R9PeZrGUy0c7iIHRC5JXSn6zTLWvd9bl6WCr/s1600/IMG_20140715_032219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlnR-oGDEVyNB2hlg-iLUxkARzHarf__4WlOtb_VePuqyK2e8SVfmayau5O8WDePNLHOj_WOiFmvGkVyXg2v_YKJmXNI_MGr9eBDrptc8R9PeZrGUy0c7iIHRC5JXSn6zTLWvd9bl6WCr/s640/IMG_20140715_032219.jpg"> </a> </div>
And That's All Folks :)
Below is pics of folding in angel fold. To size down amf fit under belly button of newborn just fold down back edge and wing out the tabs. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzumCYiXc5ewt54ZqDpRTPu2j1cX1-KTc7K685MERCGxq6L19-dsHOQCGSOfeeOTyrJWaSA4KUulgLpnKXVUv7aZU5L19Fl-1GII7oQPA6wSEAUh_dffWY3EZxb5KFfcJ7cQBmmQchc4v/s1600/IMG_20140715_032237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzumCYiXc5ewt54ZqDpRTPu2j1cX1-KTc7K685MERCGxq6L19-dsHOQCGSOfeeOTyrJWaSA4KUulgLpnKXVUv7aZU5L19Fl-1GII7oQPA6wSEAUh_dffWY3EZxb5KFfcJ7cQBmmQchc4v/s640/IMG_20140715_032237.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg503xr7gqZmmCJFmuAFNIoMDdGNsAQ1lOBf1trEh2pMLD322Ewo4EH32taW24mEKzE-RWuLu1J4GZJVdY6iOTrL0keQcophW2_6xJyhFbfECXroKJ0iB3a41M4B5L0_TLMN6QC3q7Pdnbu/s1600/IMG_20140715_032257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg503xr7gqZmmCJFmuAFNIoMDdGNsAQ1lOBf1trEh2pMLD322Ewo4EH32taW24mEKzE-RWuLu1J4GZJVdY6iOTrL0keQcophW2_6xJyhFbfECXroKJ0iB3a41M4B5L0_TLMN6QC3q7Pdnbu/s640/IMG_20140715_032257.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yklWRcM62iEcZDNoCzGX2XCKo7oNlUpIJTWKWtBI7NSM_on3Ww_Qnnn9bmvDC7d0pX2vIgMwHKjBh3yXS6E8d20WAZuAdmZeodL35-Gvlwbsu8sXTke6VyOUicujbNduqEYmf-gC390M/s1600/IMG_20140715_032320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yklWRcM62iEcZDNoCzGX2XCKo7oNlUpIJTWKWtBI7NSM_on3Ww_Qnnn9bmvDC7d0pX2vIgMwHKjBh3yXS6E8d20WAZuAdmZeodL35-Gvlwbsu8sXTke6VyOUicujbNduqEYmf-gC390M/s640/IMG_20140715_032320.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEium_ubJ8HE4eVX1EosYpiGswIP8EHnn9Qqan4BzFIN9MieUCs5a8MgWfSNbQqceP1_6w37NVggCwY2JaB2Dwuq0VK1itDVKRuSWsNObNynaSVVVvjp0ZHEUnXIvHTfYE3ZN28rqX4jUu_0/s1600/IMG_20140715_032335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEium_ubJ8HE4eVX1EosYpiGswIP8EHnn9Qqan4BzFIN9MieUCs5a8MgWfSNbQqceP1_6w37NVggCwY2JaB2Dwuq0VK1itDVKRuSWsNObNynaSVVVvjp0ZHEUnXIvHTfYE3ZN28rqX4jUu_0/s640/IMG_20140715_032335.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXc_QZhbEfOf2q2boFWdk5bYTbzXdgZx3DjKps6IGDENZNEHTiL_J7bdXY49xLJ-938BytM-qxcy9eST-kPrbzYmo0z-ksWhqZWDxn12OABPx-28Vd8GWoeb6ryf9IOhV3xLaK2sVHQTiQ/s1600/IMG_20140715_120752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXc_QZhbEfOf2q2boFWdk5bYTbzXdgZx3DjKps6IGDENZNEHTiL_J7bdXY49xLJ-938BytM-qxcy9eST-kPrbzYmo0z-ksWhqZWDxn12OABPx-28Vd8GWoeb6ryf9IOhV3xLaK2sVHQTiQ/s640/IMG_20140715_120752.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-31538503171582209102014-07-15T08:42:00.001-07:002014-07-15T14:36:31.543-07:00FITTED LEG PREFOLD TUTORIAL PART 3<p><b>ADDING THE ELASTIC:</b></p>
<p>Ok its time to give these a fitted leg. <br>
4.b, (H-FLP step) place the flannel-fleece layer under the all cotton layer. Pun together at core only.<br>
5. • open up one side along the core. (H-FLP'S: On all cotton layer) </p>
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•Place elastic beside core Where we marked for stitching the core at. 4.6in and 11.2in.
•Pin.<br>
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6. •tack down one end of elastic. I sew forward and backward several times.<br>
•sew down along side of elastic stretching material out straight as you sew. Careful not to sew elastic. Now the elastic is encased.<br>
•tack down other end in same manner.<br>
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7. • pin sides of diaper making sure all ironed hems are even. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-39751583380108063292014-07-15T00:53:00.001-07:002014-07-15T09:29:04.695-07:00FITTED LEG PREFOLD TUTORIAL PART 2<p><b>LET'S START SEWING </b>:<br>
2.  (If sewing H-FLP set aside the fleece-flannel layer for now). <br>
•Sew threw all layers of fabric along the sides of the core.  I like a diamond stitch but zigzag is good also. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsapl0YB7Q974-L8rhxiC3oOyAFweURRXfWO6DN7UYIm0JGmdHQC5qhd2XtnuD_b7K9FBPCREj-G7KK6ubv_wd-kAhtTRIxklgna0p0G57dyAqrczOGtw3LvP37fQEUlmChOMk3AOCExCp/s1600/IMG_20140715_023451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsapl0YB7Q974-L8rhxiC3oOyAFweURRXfWO6DN7UYIm0JGmdHQC5qhd2XtnuD_b7K9FBPCREj-G7KK6ubv_wd-kAhtTRIxklgna0p0G57dyAqrczOGtw3LvP37fQEUlmChOMk3AOCExCp/s640/IMG_20140715_023451.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGf38fTMaUVdJYJPAoAbmOIPfAFrPr-tXf8CVDMn7VCuWIl5ROjPEEV8rk-VUaVMWogWu-oLsWxwxOaYvSVHSPIiXGO76MpMDN7cjgJomrARmWaRqs6SqEF23guYclgFGdVbWBj7WxcDb/s1600/IMG_20140715_023519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGf38fTMaUVdJYJPAoAbmOIPfAFrPr-tXf8CVDMn7VCuWIl5ROjPEEV8rk-VUaVMWogWu-oLsWxwxOaYvSVHSPIiXGO76MpMDN7cjgJomrARmWaRqs6SqEF23guYclgFGdVbWBj7WxcDb/s640/IMG_20140715_023519.jpg"> </a> </div>
3. • set machine to straight stitch. Sew down center of core <br>
• measure down core and mark at 4.6 inches and 11.2 inches. Sew across core in these 2 places. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5rl17ACNNYbVE-1qihnuw94Xy4eoS4DjXhIec87xMXKBBvBLNd4dqHx5Y_y_7GwvchM6zYl2bfrOEgumSNqSQDjylj_eXumeKv_USLHM2QVEIvinYg3F6qOPaQa4-OQ9IB2NhOWBbuOG/s1600/IMG_20140715_023733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5rl17ACNNYbVE-1qihnuw94Xy4eoS4DjXhIec87xMXKBBvBLNd4dqHx5Y_y_7GwvchM6zYl2bfrOEgumSNqSQDjylj_eXumeKv_USLHM2QVEIvinYg3F6qOPaQa4-OQ9IB2NhOWBbuOG/s640/IMG_20140715_023733.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_sTfqmi7UeI21jvr-KkvzM_aLKSJuAXHqsLTQkxUiBpDjlxAZTm4e1GhJbnX5yR8hEuIahDbCrBitItKbu1IRC44GXAsr-JhvFSU-wbQiy0ins-JdIAzwlwqDVUwNRVJgEDCOlixfoXm/s1600/IMG_20140715_024123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_sTfqmi7UeI21jvr-KkvzM_aLKSJuAXHqsLTQkxUiBpDjlxAZTm4e1GhJbnX5yR8hEuIahDbCrBitItKbu1IRC44GXAsr-JhvFSU-wbQiy0ins-JdIAzwlwqDVUwNRVJgEDCOlixfoXm/s640/IMG_20140715_024123.jpg"> </a> </div>
3. b, (H-FLP step) <br>
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4. •Iron 1/2 inch hem (tucking in) on sides of all flannel pieces (including fleece-flannel layer if making H-FLP. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-10295342458596063762014-07-14T18:55:00.001-07:002014-07-15T10:10:15.209-07:00FITTED LEG PREFOLD TUTORIAL PART1 (with hybrid option)<p><b>PART 1: THE INTRO:</b><br>
<u>I'm</u> doing this blog post in parts because my phone doesn't handle posts with many pictures very well.</p>
<p>Also I'm calling my prefolds <b><i>"fitted leg prefolds" (FLP's)</i></b> now because using the term "hybrid" confused people.</p>
<p>However that confusion got me thinking: is a hybrid prefold possible?  And after much thought I think it might be. I'll call it a <b><i>"hybrid fitted leg prefold" (H-FLP's)</i></b>. It will however mean the diaper can only be folded in Angel fold and Jelly roll fold (with or without poop catchers). Again I don't see this as an issue personally since I only use these two folds anyway and having the fitted legs already creates these fold restrictions.  </p>
<p>Will I create other prefolds crossed with other modern diaper styles? I don't think so (but who knows).  Doing the hybrid option means using a synthetic.  I'm semi ok with using polar fleece (windpro is a great brand of this) since it washes well and prefolds traditionally are not to thick and the combination of number of layers, cotton (or hemp) and their open design means they wash well.  I will be testing these out to see how well they wash as I believe this is an important aspect of a diapers functionality.  Again, ammonia should never be a common occurrence.  It should be a one time accident while learning proper wash routine. I will make a post on my thoughts on this and initial reaction and later a long time use post. </p>
<p><b>Cut & Prep. </b><br>
FLP: •Cut 2 flannel outer pieces. 14X18 in (width x hieght). Birdseye or muslin are also good fabric choices. Some people may wish to use 3 or 4 outer layers. I don't recommend more then that and I find 2 is sufficient. <br>
*if making the H-FLP stick to 2 outer layers. <br>
•Cut 2 core layers 5X15 I have one cotton batting and one flannel. Again Birdseye and muslin are also suitable, as is cotton Sherpa, and cotton or hemp Terry's. 4 layers is also an option but I don't recommend more, and I find 2 is sufficient. <br>
• Cut two lengths braided elastic 4.3 in inches.<br>
•Cut 2 lengths of Velcro (hook side) 2 inches and 1 (loop side) also 2 inches <br>
• Cut 1 length of Velcro (loop side) 5.4 inches <br>
•Cut 2 lengths of Velcro (hook side) 1 inch for laundry tabs. <br>
* Velcro is optional if you prefer to use snappies or boingos you won't need Velcro. </p>
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<br>H-FLP option:<br>
•Cut 1 outside layer in printed cotton woven or knit. I'm using flannel (obviously printed is a personal choice) 14x18<br>
• Cut 1 "T" polar fleece 13x17"T" top x5 Deep "T" stem x7 Wide (I initially cut the stem at 5 inch wide but think this may cause more wicking around the leg). *My 6yr old cut the T in this tutorial and didn't mention he couldn't find the lefty scissors so excuse the messy.cut lol.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqpRfsOG9sH5xFm-IgJV9mPFnd3Bxi5fRdLgWX5lgTT_3TXVuQRcbCmt-iqTH3HFPJCcP9yURGJ7XvP81qjcB56yyAJeMbpT6TnD6_Ww0Kq87Vmjzt6MaDf4JHFqxZAqiEK6lzqRxFkwB/s1600/IMG_20140714_213555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqpRfsOG9sH5xFm-IgJV9mPFnd3Bxi5fRdLgWX5lgTT_3TXVuQRcbCmt-iqTH3HFPJCcP9yURGJ7XvP81qjcB56yyAJeMbpT6TnD6_Ww0Kq87Vmjzt6MaDf4JHFqxZAqiEK6lzqRxFkwB/s640/IMG_20140714_213555.jpg"> </a> </div>
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1.•clean your bobbin run, change your needle and thread your machine. <br>
•iron all fabrics <br>
•place outer layer right side down <br>
• place core layers on top <br>
• iron top and bottom edges of fabric over core <br>
Place inside layer over top. Tuck and iron top and bottom edges to match.
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1. b, (H-FLP step)<br>
•place 3rd large flannel piece top side down<br>
•place fleece on top <br>
•iron top and bottom of flannel over fleece in the same way you did in the previous step.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-14580504041107151562014-07-01T19:19:00.001-07:002014-07-01T19:19:23.419-07:00MACHINE WASHING WOOL<p>So today I bravely threw 3 of my wool diaper wraps in the washing machine (top loader at laundry mat) and they came out perfect. Then I lanolized and hung to dry. I have been hand washing the covers due to fear that I would shrink my wool wraps. I am so thrilled to know they do machine wash. :) I hand wash my diapers through the week and machine wash every 7-10 days for the past 2 months with great results (as in no ammonia aka stink). I'm a happy Cloth mom. I haven't successfully sold any wraps or covers and only one diaper which is disheartening but perhaps knowing I can machine wash my wraps will help change that. </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-32242305093120174972014-06-02T16:33:00.001-07:002014-06-30T01:02:40.063-07:00Fabric for cloth diapers.<p>The following is an opinion piece on fabrics in diapers.  I feel an opinion piece is valid as I have been sewing since I was 3 and am now 39.  Also I am currently cloth diapering my 6th child over the past 18 years.  Understanding fabric choices is important.  One thing all good seamstresses know is that the best seamstress with the best pattern won't make a good item without the right choice of materials.  </p>
<p>CLASSIC COTTON FOR DIAPERS: diapers used to be all cotton, usually flannel or Birdseye.  There is even diaper flannel.  Cotton is a natural fabric and washes and dries well. I rate it 10/10 on a scale of 1(poor) to 10 (excellent) on how well it washes.  If stained it suns well (hanging in the sun to get out stains) .  It is absorbent and has stood the test of time when it comes to diapers.  This is a healthy, clean and reliable choice for cloth diapers.  You can use other cottons too such as t-shirts (not very absorbent)  or old sweatshirts. You can also use cotton batting in the core of a diaper so long as you quilt it.  You can use FST'S (flour sack towels) and cotton Terry (old towels), both are very absorbent.  Softer French Terry (still absorbent because the shape of the fibers draws wetness in and distributes it).  Burly Knit Terry (bkt) is a Terry with extra long thick loops.  Its super absorbent but very thick so best used as an insert rather then through a whole diaper.</p>
<p>HEMP:  Everything I've said for cotton goes for hemp; just double the absorbent factor, unfortunately the cost is also higher. Its a wonderful addition to the natural fabric options for diapers.  For wash rating I give it 10/10</p>
<p>BAMBOO (rayon): If you can find it in hemp you can find it in bamboo rayon. Like Hemp it is very absorbent. The difference is bamboo is chemically processed into rayon and is not a natural fabric.  If you see it listed as such (except for bamboo linens which aren't used in diapers) you should report it.   Zorb I & II are also bamboo rayon .  Zorb is very absorbent! However it doesn't always hold everything it absorbs.  Its texture and construction are much like batting, but thicker.  Charcoal Bamboo is popular but it is exactly what it says, bamboo (rayon) with actual charcoal in it.  It washes great for a synthetic and I'll give it 8/10.  If you want to read more about the truth behind bamboo check out this news article <a href="bamboo explained http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.938759">here</a>. You can also read my post titled "the heartbreaking truth about bamboo".</p>
<p>MICROFIBER: Its generally used to make inserts to stuff pocket diapers.  It cannot be used against babies skin as it will suck the moisture out of your babies skin.  As an insert it will be effective in the diaper.  What you should know is that microfiber was created by the cleaning industry to trap dirt and germs.  It does this effectively. The downside is it's very effective which makes it difficult to clean. It is more prone to ammonia issues then any other fabric choice. The trapping germs part (personally)  worries me about its use in diapers. I'll rate it 1/10 on its ability to wash clean</p>
<p>FLEECE: There are a variety of fleeces and they do not all do the same thing.  Some wick, absorb and some are water resistant.  Fleece is polyester (chemically made). It can be made with bamboo but it is not organic despite the title organic bamboo  fleece (OBF), this is because bamboo is creatrd through a cellulose process.  Cotton or hemp fleece that isn't poly blend is for absorbtion. Polar fleece and Windpro (which is a  polar fleece) are water resistent.  They are used on the outside of diapers or as diaper covers.  They can suffer compression leaks.  They are soft and let air circulate.<br>
Microfleece is a moisture wicking fleece. It is used on the inside of a diaper to create a soft feel dry layer. Fleece washes well enough.  They rank in the middle wash wise in that they won't wash as well as cotton but better then mocrofiber. I'll rate it 7/10 on washing clean.</p>
<p>VELOUR AND SUEDE CLOTH: Velour is uses on the inside of a diaper for a feel dry layer.  The kind used for diapers is polyester backed.  Without the poly backing it will wear out quickly.  Velour is cotton, organic cotton and bamboo cotton.  OBV stands for organic bamboo Velour but is not organic.  Suedecloth works and is used like the velour.  It resists staining.  But its not as soft. They  does not wash well and is prone to ammonia.   I'll rate it 3/10 for ability to wash clean.</p>
<p>MINKY: This is also polyester.  t is super soft and moderately absorbent.  It might be  used on the inside or outside of a cloth diaper.  It's popularity is based on its amazing feel and look. wash wise I rank it 5/10.</p>
<p>PUL: This is Polyurethane.  It is used as a diaper cover, outside of AIO's or inside as a hidden waterproof layer and same on pocket diapers. It is waterproof.  It needs a different wash routine as a cover then a regular diaper.  However since it might be sewn as part if the diaper the whole diaper then requires a different wash routine.  A cheap PUL will delaminate.  Over time PUL will wear out especially when not used as a seperate cover.  It can make the inside of a diaper humid against babies skin.  It does wash clean though.  Wash wise (clean speaking)  I give it a 9/10. </p>
<p>TAFFETA: I have never sewn a taffeta cover but I have used one by Kushies.  Its waterproof but unlike PUL it breathes.  It is also thinner then PUL and longer lasting.  It has no stretch to it though so it's not good as an os (one size fits all).  Im not sire why its not more popular and not available as a diaper fabric.  It is a synthetic fabric but also washes well and I give it a 9/10.  </p>
<p>WOOL:  This is the hero of the diaper cover world.  It is used as a seperate cover.  It sounds complicated to wash but it isn't (check out my posts on wool). It Breathes, its natural, its water repellent, it's natures raincoat.  I have no leaks with wool at all, not even overnight.  If your having leak issues this is my recommendation hands down. It is pricey but you can use upcycled wool which is cheap.  Wash wise I rank it 10/10.  </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-83297784327697685282014-06-02T11:03:00.001-07:002014-06-02T11:03:18.665-07:00looking to make cute wool covers. <p>I like my wool wraps best cuz they are easy to use at diaper changes. But they aren't as cute as my diapers. I've been told I can't cover wool in flannel or applique in non wool due to compression leaks. And I know this is true....or is it? the other material will end up lanolized and I dont get compression leaks from his clothes (and onsies for pretty snug over the covers)....so I think I want to experiment and test out just one. If I have success then I'm doing more. So wish me luck cuz they would be all oh so cute. </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-3672765719518898572014-05-16T06:54:00.001-07:002014-05-16T07:08:24.137-07:002 weeks in: diapering baby moss. <p>Like my oldest, baby moss is a heavy wetter. And my mama moss diapers hold up. Like his oldest sister though he needs a diaper cover full time. That's a little sad cuz it covers the super cute cloth. however I am very happy with the wool. I made wool covers in a wrap style and for myself I made some pull on ones out of upcycled sweaters. Cuteness-wise I like the sweater ones. Function-wise the wrap ones are so much easier to change. </p>
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So I am happy with using my own cloth diapers, what about washing? Well I was going to the laundry mat. Then daddy moss got a breach of probation (yeah we are not a middle class family, we are a low income Native family with matching problems) . So money us even tighter then usual so I'm hand washing and hanging to dry. My method? a good grape stomping in my bathtub. Works wonderful. Read about it online somewhere months ago. First time I used to much water and detergent which took forever rinsing but I got it down pat now. Also I rinse in cool water and vinegar. I hang to dry on the fire escape. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EkbjBOAhhUcZAKl8dD-qH5U-PtBdi58B8Kw4qX5vlnJUutMQvnL09P5w8poDIrKsIKguMpYa_L9rqtBrx9CEaspq1WO_4nCY3A_A5Y11eTTXtQiUARSr8Zzhyrw8eTtWkgJ0i8cu7TwB/s1600/IMG_20140510_102017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EkbjBOAhhUcZAKl8dD-qH5U-PtBdi58B8Kw4qX5vlnJUutMQvnL09P5w8poDIrKsIKguMpYa_L9rqtBrx9CEaspq1WO_4nCY3A_A5Y11eTTXtQiUARSr8Zzhyrw8eTtWkgJ0i8cu7TwB/s640/IMG_20140510_102017.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aDbG4SIw0bEeetaw1_J8cY2x3mPcmyQztXFcJhElK3j82m3pPwVbY9bPH2Y8U1ekJnYoL_sHHlWpU5azFA30jBUNLLartzu0YhPTF4ECi3iR3CZZVEq3e-7kt3FiladUh8U0JY1bEQhr/s1600/IMG_20140511_153953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aDbG4SIw0bEeetaw1_J8cY2x3mPcmyQztXFcJhElK3j82m3pPwVbY9bPH2Y8U1ekJnYoL_sHHlWpU5azFA30jBUNLLartzu0YhPTF4ECi3iR3CZZVEq3e-7kt3FiladUh8U0JY1bEQhr/s640/IMG_20140511_153953.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-39365780521610526092014-04-29T05:52:00.001-07:002014-04-29T05:59:00.307-07:00BABY MOSS HAS ARRIVED <p>Baby Moss arrived last night at 10:28pm est. He is 8lbs 3oz and 20 inches. Heisman wearing his Mama Moss Diapers I designed for him. Test 1 - they fit √ Test 2 - hold pee √ (of course its tiny newborn pee, but for now its what I got (other then my personal test lol. </p>
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The Quilt: <br>
When I started contemplating the baby's quilt I didn't know if I was having a boy or a girl. But I designed two quilts, one a Cree floral design (my partner is Cree), and one a Lakota inspired thunder horse design (turns out I'm having a boy). I say inspired as it has a bit of a modern look. The night sky and clouds are more suggested in the geometric background. Where the horses are very organic, coloured and designed in a simplified version of your typical thunder yourself but the shape is more natural and less stylized then the traditional shapes. The quilt is larger then a typically baby quilt cuz I like then to be big enough to cuddle up in with baby. The colours are very "American", but lets remember lots of Nations like and use red, white and blue, and my people do also. Plus using those colours with shared cultural designs (stars, stripes, dots, horses), helped our people convince the Indian agents back in the day that we really were celebrating Independance day ... in our own way....it just resembled a powwow (wink, wink). The blanket binding I made out if a complementary quilting cotton. I prefer doing this so that it matches or accents my quilts (will do a short tutorial on how to make your own blanket binding / bias tape). <br>
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(thunder horses, similar to a Thunderbird and yet very different, like a lesser thunder being to make it simple)
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A wooded Thunder Horse (marketed for eBay but I couldn't find a more traditional image to show yous)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBX4w_stWeUcGbtpDPG_eKXUoN3J9V0o-9el0M0SFWpsuSSNdHtkWhSWJliEY7KhiA62_xvJiTcueaQYNkcPR7vXsercFTZx4OZJWpXJNc-Ma5IYNyxgk2d_LYgmH7IF-o1pe_nHNAUIln/s1600/mX9K4E01frIsA1A83iBMMHg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBX4w_stWeUcGbtpDPG_eKXUoN3J9V0o-9el0M0SFWpsuSSNdHtkWhSWJliEY7KhiA62_xvJiTcueaQYNkcPR7vXsercFTZx4OZJWpXJNc-Ma5IYNyxgk2d_LYgmH7IF-o1pe_nHNAUIln/s640/mX9K4E01frIsA1A83iBMMHg.jpg"> </a> </div>
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The Moss Bag:<br>
Traditionally our people used moss bags to diaper our babies. Some went inside the cradleboard, while others (like this one) have straps on the bag so no board is needed but it functions the same. These items diapered, swaddled and kept babies safe, with a clear view of the world and a warm snug place to sleep. There is much to the teachings of their use but that is not for the internet. The bags were decorated amf filled with absorbent moss, which was changed when used. I've made the moss bag with the same materials as the quilt. The design is also the same although the horses (like those on the blanket) are a little different. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSywc569uTjrQ3LrWgHJoZqsdA1-M3njE1_SOP14v6716XGWkzNsK6eJHyD95ZxYDRy94J5lWIX2xlZScFAnDti6k36R3gh2INpLwosWbXCaby_7NYsBpEVHmwDOFfgGUWKVZ6uUmn_p7D/s1600/IMG_20140418_183030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSywc569uTjrQ3LrWgHJoZqsdA1-M3njE1_SOP14v6716XGWkzNsK6eJHyD95ZxYDRy94J5lWIX2xlZScFAnDti6k36R3gh2INpLwosWbXCaby_7NYsBpEVHmwDOFfgGUWKVZ6uUmn_p7D/s640/IMG_20140418_183030.jpg"> </a> </div>
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<p>I was getting anxious to have baby as im tired of pregnancy lol. However like my diapering preferences my birthing preferences are also natural so im waiting for nature to decide It's time for labour. And term is 37-42 weeks so really it could be tommorow or in two weeks, but any day. </p>
<p>I rested a few days. Spent a few days walking. Then I decided I needed to finish all the last minute stuff that wasn't finished. It was quite the list:<br>
• laundry<br>
• household chores<br>
•minor organizing<br>
• few baby items to be purchased<br>
•postpartum mom items<br>
•labour and post birth food<br>
•easter stuff for kids this weekend<br>
•my baby's moss bag needed straps and trim<br><br></p>
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All of this is now complete. However my baby's quilt is not finished. I've done some in between all the chores etc. Now its just the quilt. I have this feeling labour won't happen till the quilt is done. No fear there, I'm a fast seamstress. Fabric is my canvas and it just comes out. I should be done Saturday at the latest. I have a pic of where I'm at. (got a bit more done since this pic, not much). I am almost done the applique on the horses and lighting. Next I will be highlighting the grey strips with silver. Then I need to pin the layers and quilt them. The final step will be the blanket binding which I will be making from a cotton I picked to complement the horse fabrics. I will post the quilt when done.
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So if you dont see many posts I. the next few days; well im sewing and hopefully birthing and thhere will be the occasionally update. Soon we will be using these diapers I've designed for the little guy and it will all be shared here :) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-18674686571447805442014-04-10T09:45:00.001-07:002014-04-11T08:20:45.139-07:00Why Some Cloth Diaper Companies Recommend Bleach<p><u>Nope</u>, I am not recommending bleach but I will explain why some companies do.  Some of these same companies say don't use vinegar or baking soda.  There is no good reason for this.  I will explain all three things in this post.  </p> Also this post isn't putting down these companies or their products. They provide a good CD option. but like all diapers they have their pros amf their cons. Understanding the cons allows you to better care for these diapers so you can enjoy all the pros they offer. Also I would say these are quality companies. The instructions they give are to simply make sure the products they make will work for you and they have conveyed that advice in as simple and basic a format as possible by creating their own basic care instructions.
<p><b>Why some companies recommend bleach</b>:  What is known as the modern cloth diaper are diapers with synthetic materials such as microfiber, suede cloth,  minky, binky (bamboo minky), fleece etc.  The construction and shape of the fiber is different then natural fibers.  In fact when microfiber was designed (by the cleaning industry)  it was designed this way on purpose to pick up and trap dirt, bacteria etc.  At the end of this post are some pics from a microfiber industry site - check it out. Since its designed to trap these things, they are harder to wash out.  The result is that these fabrics are more prone to ammonia (which some people refer to as stink), which makes your diapers smell bad and will cause a rash on babies bum, in bad cases it will cause ammonia burn.  If your using a "modern diaper" which also has thick layers then your increasing the difficulty in washing the diaper because there are more layers to wash through.   This is also why its important to remove inserts from pocket diapers.  Washing inserts that have been seperated from the diaper allows you to wash through less layers resulting in a cleaner diaper.  The solution is that some of these companies will suggest a monthly bleaching, to combat the problem.   Am I saying people shouldn't use thick "modern" diapers?  No.  These diapers have qualities Moms like.   And if for you their pros outweigh the cons then use them.  Just be mindful of the drawbacks.  Change the diaper even though the fabric leaves it feeling dry.  Remove all poop before placing in your diaper pail or wet bag (should be done with all diapers).  Rinse out overnight diapers (should be done with all overnight diapers). Wash often (again as with all diapers).  And make sure you have a very thorough wash and rinse routine.  It will need to be more intense then with flats, prefolds and basic fitted's made of natural materials.  Keep a sharp eye on the diaper for signs of ammonia or build up.  Extra detergent or water will <b>not</b> clean better. An extra washing, boosters (some if which are hard on fabrics), vinegar presoak or rinse should help.  In the end you might need to follow the company advice of monthly bleachings.  If this is the case absolutely do a vinegar rinse at the end of multiple post bleach rinses.  And do not expect all these diapers to last forever.   In the end the bleach and washings will cause wear, it just happens.  If the only way to keep ammonia at bay is a monthly bleaching then that's because they could not be completely rid of ammonia.  I would suggested not reselling or donating a diaper with this issue because it's just not right to be passing an ammonia problem on. In addition I recommend looking a cloth diaper blogs.  Find one by an experienced CD mom.  Experienced as in over a year, at least, multiple children is even better and doesn't have repeated ammonia or leak issues (which build up creates).  And lastly one that uses the same or a similar diaper.  A mom using the same or similar diaper and successfully keeps the diaper free of its potential issues will be a good resource.   I can only advise so far.  I understand fabric and sewing very well.  I've always been good at science and research.  And I've been cloth diapering longer then most but my hands on experience is keeping basic fitted's and prefolds made of cotton clean.  </p>
<p>* If you are using a diaper made of natural fabrics but 8+ layers thick, you also will need a more thorough wash and rinse routine in order to wash through all the layers.   This means you might need to follow much of the same advice.  </p>
<p><b>Why white vinegar is safe</b>:<br>
White vinegar is also called distilled.   Technically speaking,  its not.  What it is, is 5% to 8% acetic acid (that's vinegar) in water.  With a pH of 2.2-3.  This makes it too weak to breakdown fabric fibers.  It will however breakdown detergent and uric acid.  So what's their problem with it?  Well it is possible that striping with vinegar might not be strong enough on synthetic fabrics to strip them.  So what you could do instead is use white vinegar in a presoak before washing or add to the rinse cycle after washing.    Do that with each wash to help hard to clean synthetics.  </p>
<p><b>Why baking soda is safe</b>: Baking soda (and washing soda) have been used in laundry and cleaning for over 100 years.  They are safe and they are gentle.  They do not have the ability to harm fabric (they are not strong enough to do so).   They also clean nicely.  Washing soda cleans better then baking soda however.  And if all you have is baking soda you can bake it and it will turn into washing soda.   So why do some companies say not to use them?  Same issue as vinegar, these are safe gentle cleaning products which may not be strong enough to clean synthetic materials in a diaper.  <br><br></p>
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The pics below come from a microfiber industry site. The top diagram shows why and how they do their job of picking up and trapping dirt and bacteria. The second picture is a photo of a cross section of the fiber under a microscope. It is also why they work as stay dry fabrics instead if absorbing fabrics. The fiber design does not allow the fiber to swell up with retained water.
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<p>Someone recently said my vinegar advice was bad for synthetic materials in diapers including PUL.  This makes no common sense but I dug around and found out I was right.  I also dropped the issue with the person since common sense dictates that sometimes that's the wisest choice.  Also I used PUL for years and vinegar never had a negative effect.  </p>
<p>So if your diapers need a boost in brightness, softness or disinfecting then give white vinegar a try.  Usually 1/2 a cup.  If you have hard water, vinegar might not be as great as it might cause an odd smell.  </p>
<p>If your struggling to rinse all detergent from your diapers add.vinegar to your rinse cycle. </p>
<p>If there is strong urine in your diapers then presoak in vinegar prior to washing (also rinse out overnight diapers and encourage older babies to drink water between nursing) . </p>
<p>There is a great blog post on vinegar (<a href="http://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/why-white-vinegar-should-be-in-your-laundry-room/">here</a>).  I suggest it for further reading.  Questions in the comments are also answered.  </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-5798921072985908282014-04-07T16:08:00.001-07:002014-04-07T16:32:30.831-07:00ON SALE: diapers, wraps and more for sale! <p>Today I posted all my current items for sale on the <a href="https://facebook.com/mamamossdiapers?v=timeline&_rdr#!/mamamossdiapers">Mama Moss Facebook Page </a>. Please check the page and the posts titled "FOR SALE" to view items. you can order by commenting on an item or by email at mamamossdiapers@gmail.com. PayPal arrangements can be <u>set</u> up privately for payments. Also feel free.to ask questions through the comments or email. I will also soon be setting up a giveaway and finding people to test and review my diapers. Below are some pics but many more on Facebook. </p>
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If you've read some of my other posts you will know I love wool, never been able to financialy afford wool and was a little nervous about it. </p>
<p>But life insisted I not give up on wooly diireams. So then I had a chance for my products to go into a local baby market. I jumped at the chance and got some wool for wool diaper covers. I also made a tutorial on wool care. Best thing about sewing wool for others though is the left overs are for me to srw for my own baby and see what I like best first lol. <br>
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I Made Longies:
And are they not so cute? Be making some for ourselves (I mean our baby lol). I finished the cuff so it can be turned up or down to adjust leg size. And I put button hole elastic in the back of the waist. I think Id like to get some snaps and make the sides open up. I'll work on that soon. I used the Katrina's pattern of the internet for free. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnMOrZxL4ldtenUVfrn__VKfcoAbMnTq9KV8f8dAObXDAm8sYIi9N2Wohwd69ip10pIcCoVIQGpcD6LqnAar5_DsGfLlhGDU5KP3xoZ8DhVenioW_7S_DRVyjM-3bS5iIJ5ApIbx42L5O/s1600/IMG_20140405_172641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnMOrZxL4ldtenUVfrn__VKfcoAbMnTq9KV8f8dAObXDAm8sYIi9N2Wohwd69ip10pIcCoVIQGpcD6LqnAar5_DsGfLlhGDU5KP3xoZ8DhVenioW_7S_DRVyjM-3bS5iIJ5ApIbx42L5O/s640/IMG_20140405_172641.jpg"> </a> </div>
Skirties:
So adorable right? But I'm having a boy so these are just for sale. they have a button hole waist and Id like to try the side snaps on these also. the soaker pattern for the soaker (that the skirt is attached to), is also Katrina's pattern. (I will make these links when I can). <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYc20DgnAA1RTCPbMfaIzV_85T5mA0kgYfmpQXcjvG4fOS2t3WwqlUHjifhxASd_T7yiJGjX5O7YwXjUSWsGZ6Q_oiJSUXaClY3y5b0lIBwUSQpXuXissx0VtAquqdChMcqNIVZaODgDkv/s1600/IMG_20140403_031523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYc20DgnAA1RTCPbMfaIzV_85T5mA0kgYfmpQXcjvG4fOS2t3WwqlUHjifhxASd_T7yiJGjX5O7YwXjUSWsGZ6Q_oiJSUXaClY3y5b0lIBwUSQpXuXissx0VtAquqdChMcqNIVZaODgDkv/s640/IMG_20140403_031523.jpg"> </a> </div>
And of course I made wool wraps. And they have a double gusset leg, cuz double gusset legs just rock at leak protection. Why I like a wrap over a soaker is if there is a poopy diaper I prefer to open rather then pull. (its why I want to create some longies ad skirties with side snaps. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HyiXFepkbth40y4a174JAaUzzsHO85iJSyaB6hL9cGhZ-azVMuSGu4I29Bpd2ylEx45InmGtqQpwVfd2WttzPu9amnwTUHTOu5WDtGr14pmqpE926QNs9j-Tf7iaiwYKv546rRnldjff/s1600/1396506911191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HyiXFepkbth40y4a174JAaUzzsHO85iJSyaB6hL9cGhZ-azVMuSGu4I29Bpd2ylEx45InmGtqQpwVfd2WttzPu9amnwTUHTOu5WDtGr14pmqpE926QNs9j-Tf7iaiwYKv546rRnldjff/s640/1396506911191.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-17732605237780420112014-04-04T21:07:00.000-07:002014-04-05T14:38:13.112-07:00CLOTH DIAPER CARE AND USE<p>This post will primarily have <u>links</u> to other posts about caring for and using your cloth diapers.   Although this post is for all cloth <u>moms</u>, I am designing it as an on-line care manual of sorts for people using my cloth diapers.  </p>
<p>Remember to prep your prefolds before use.  Also remember to lanolize wool before use.  Details in links below.</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/02/is-your-brand-new-diaper-leaking-we-can.html?m=0"> IS YOUR BRAND NEW DIAPER LEAKING? </a> When you purchase / receive your prefold diapers they need to be prepped before use for maximum <u>absorbency</u>. This post discusses why and how.<br>
2. HOW TO FOLD A PREFOLD: *This was created in the early development phase and shows a night wrap(instead of the wool wrap) that didn't make it past the prototype phase, how to do the folds is the same though and the tutorials do use my prefold hybrid. I'll update it soon though.<br>
<i>•</i><a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/how-to-fold-prefold-part-1-using-my.html?m=0"><i>Part 1, trifold</i></a><br>
<i>•</i><a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/how-to-fold-prefold-tutorial-part-2.html?m=0"><i>Pa</i></a><a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/how-to-fold-prefold-tutorial-part-2.html?m=0"><i>rt 2, angel fold & poop catcher</i></a><br>
<i>•</i><a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/how-to-fold-prefold-part-3-jelly-roll.html?m=0"><i>Part 3, jelly roll</i></a><br>
<i>•</i><a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/how-to-fold-prefold-part-4-open-leg.html?m=0"><i>Part 4, open leg fold</i></a><br>
These 4 tutorials walk you through some basic prefold diaper techniques on my own Mama Moss Prefold Hybrid.  Try them out a few times and discover this simple talent.  <br>
3. <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/02/laundry-laundry-laundry.html?m=0">LAUNDRY,  LAUNDRY,  LAUNDRY</a>: This laundry posts covers some cloth laundry basics all cloth parents need to know, a better outlook on doing laundry, and some alternatives such as home made laundry detergent and boiling laundry by hand.  <br>
4.  <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/02/diaper-pails-wet-bags-time-to-use-some.html?m=0">DIAPER PAILS AND WET BAGS:</a> All about how to store those used cloth diapers for laundry day, tips included.  <br>
5.  <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/02/poop-goes-in-toilet-disposable-liners.html?m=0">POOP GOES IN THE TOILET:</a>  What to do with poopy diapers, you might be surprised to know the instructions for disposables is the same<br>
6.  <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/why-diapers-should-be-chamged-often.html?m=0">WHY DIAPERS SHOULD BE CHANGED OFTEN</a>:  This post covers how often diapers should be changed and why It's important even when a diaper "feels" dry.  <br>
7.  <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/03/diaper-rash-cloth-diapers.html?m=0">DIAPER RASH AND CLOTH DIAPERS:</a>  We as cloth mama's might not see rash very often but it does happen.  Read about why, how and what to do.  <br>
8. <a href="http://mamamossdiapers.blogspot.ca/2014/04/washing-wool.html">WASHING WOOL</a>.  this post will instruct you on how to wash and care for your wool covers.  Its easy and takes very little work.  You will need some Lanolin and wool wash (not woolite) </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-83845558184527763952014-04-04T13:54:00.001-07:002014-04-10T10:49:57.763-07:00WASHING WOOL<p>Well now that I finally have hadl success in buying and sewing wool covers I guess it would be wise to discuss wool care so these wool wrap style covers work.  Really its pretty simple, and I got to spend the day with a friend learning so I can share here, and use on my own wool covers.  Im very excited cuz (as I've mentioned) I really wanted wool.  </p>
<p>Ok here's how simple:</p>
<p><i><b>Washing And Lanolizing: </b></i><br>
One of the cool things about wool is that the lanolin neutralizes urine and so they dont need to be washed all the time, just dried out and the lanolin cleans them up in the process.   That's a good thing for sheep cuz I imagine being as fluffy as sheep are they get their own urine on themselves.  </p>
<p>So when it is time to wash the covers fill a wash container with lukewarm water.  Add wool wash it baby shampoo.  Push wool into water until submerged.  let soak 20 minutes. Gently spot rub soiled areas. Rinse and set aside.  </p>
<p>Put a pea sized amount of lanolin in a container with a squirt of wash and very hot water.  Close lid.  Shake until it's emulsified.  *lanolish for nipples is most often advised and so it's what I bought.*</p>
<p>Put 1 1/4 inch hot <u>water</u> into your wash container.  Add lonolin mixture.  Add coomld water until water is a lukewarm temperature.  Add cleaned wool and soak 15 min on each side.  When done take out wrap and poor water through it.  Squeeze out water (don't wring it).  You can roll wool up in a towel and squeeze out water / moisture.   Add pressure to towel (you can walk on it).  Lay flat to dry.  </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-49648261953511383922014-04-02T22:38:00.001-07:002014-04-13T02:37:50.675-07:00DOUBLE GUSSET DIAPER WRAP TUTORIAL - in wool<p>So I finally got the wool for mye diaper wraps (yay). And made my first wrap and cut the others. However I couldn't find a pattern or instructions for a double gusset (just singles). So I figured it out myself and am sharing for others.  The wool I got is 100% wool, 10% of which is cashmere (Oh so so soft).   The wrap is one layer plus a second in the wet zone. I used braided elastic in the back, and the gussests.?  I used Velcro to fasten (you can change to snaps if you like).  I edged some in bias and some in grograin ribbon.  </p>
<p>Here is a pic of the first one (the tutorial is me making #2)</p>
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Here is a diagram of the pattern (so you can clearly see measurements (the main piece is half a diaper and needs to be cut on the fold )<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6JUKCzsHmsTZaIkcctBcgwjAR1UNSpJNs-B3yWU_vfM1VObwUNkGF7jxyY9SCjh0unE-fs3RJTbocVNWK0GY6ljfpKPX2u5U5rQYXrkiMQaXBhc9hNiMKbTqsPvynhLf0w4ugY_5mejb/s1600/IMG_20140403_012729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6JUKCzsHmsTZaIkcctBcgwjAR1UNSpJNs-B3yWU_vfM1VObwUNkGF7jxyY9SCjh0unE-fs3RJTbocVNWK0GY6ljfpKPX2u5U5rQYXrkiMQaXBhc9hNiMKbTqsPvynhLf0w4ugY_5mejb/s640/IMG_20140403_012729.jpg"> </a> </div>
The pattern will fit on a piece of fabric that is 19 5/8 inch by 17 4/8 inch. fold over part way so main piece fits on folded over material along with the gusset. place pieces as shown. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDE8UXkWTxKttu7NY0thImRjJTIykS6FzySPh-MYXi47YA76HzwV28rDgD2IUiK4L69pyMmHurmCD2wh3kP5faekYuuKWHeifrNwehrT-pdKCdyBfjgjND4thBzECDkqC4ffhgCTqDhwf3/s1600/IMG_20140403_013238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDE8UXkWTxKttu7NY0thImRjJTIykS6FzySPh-MYXi47YA76HzwV28rDgD2IUiK4L69pyMmHurmCD2wh3kP5faekYuuKWHeifrNwehrT-pdKCdyBfjgjND4thBzECDkqC4ffhgCTqDhwf3/s640/IMG_20140403_013238.jpg"> </a> </div>
The dots on the pattern show where the points where elastic is sewn too. using these dots, mark your fabric.
You will need to cut the following pieces of elastic:
• 1 back waist 7 3/8 inch
• 2 gusset A 5 2/8 inch
• 2 gusset B 5 inch.
place core in wet zone and sew near edge.
Set your sewing machine for longest stitch and sew on elastic to back waist and gusset A (each leg). Stretch elastic out evenly as you sew. Sew right near edge.
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With right sides together zigzag stitch curved edge of gusset B to gusset A (stretching gusset A to fit). Gusset B will extend about 1/2 inch beyond gusset A. Turn over and run straight stitch along outside of elastic. repeat on other side. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiIp8uTeboh1L-kXDmhE8EBTyaivR26q_66-MEiKkT3CBBX0T8Di4khyDSEbe0Ihgw8yltY52Y5WTWHxFDwVmIdeKQxJo1GtXiwJhJZboCewOkqej4hw4YkVT6_4ZILHOsDmYjaluCoWj/s1600/IMG_20140403_021415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiIp8uTeboh1L-kXDmhE8EBTyaivR26q_66-MEiKkT3CBBX0T8Di4khyDSEbe0Ihgw8yltY52Y5WTWHxFDwVmIdeKQxJo1GtXiwJhJZboCewOkqej4hw4YkVT6_4ZILHOsDmYjaluCoWj/s640/IMG_20140403_021415.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUU6kvDM3EfKu0a-naBi5NkhrzQHHjvEI9VcQJhU_lBDkGoOyt7kYW9t8NTc66m__U2yFqnV2QvMRggtEFnOlOtNJ84hYzkCTeriS4PfqVBMZHhZlEiTab0pou9-2Rg1rXEDmfg5zYRx/s1600/IMG_20140403_022032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUU6kvDM3EfKu0a-naBi5NkhrzQHHjvEI9VcQJhU_lBDkGoOyt7kYW9t8NTc66m__U2yFqnV2QvMRggtEFnOlOtNJ84hYzkCTeriS4PfqVBMZHhZlEiTab0pou9-2Rg1rXEDmfg5zYRx/s640/IMG_20140403_022032.jpg"> </a> </div>
Zigzag stitch elastic to straight edge of gusset B, stretching evenly. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WzexqS3InkCjWh__Sk7WDsTyCXwvenF6c7V0M4ywZxnXnKEy5fvwkS6b99bZQ_iUfga4LAJv8RH3sz6VBbUc7AJv_a6ZZ7pYyQ52NgBbsve8LiZXnziM8TB2RcDXkl3zRxj-fRIarvHp/s1600/1396506911191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WzexqS3InkCjWh__Sk7WDsTyCXwvenF6c7V0M4ywZxnXnKEy5fvwkS6b99bZQ_iUfga4LAJv8RH3sz6VBbUc7AJv_a6ZZ7pYyQ52NgBbsve8LiZXnziM8TB2RcDXkl3zRxj-fRIarvHp/s640/1396506911191.jpg"> </a> </div>
Add the trim such as Bias tape (beginning seamstresses should use this) all around the outside edge. <br>
Cut an 11cm and a 4cm piece of Velcro. Attach (straight stitch) the 11cm piece if loop to the outside front center. Then attach the 4cm piece of loop to the outside back corner. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbZDwySNamkd0p3bbLcZ49LLyAma5FU_hzu5ejnfrCSPZOHgD694QatoEdg364_7pDqxBgpgEpPOsL4fb5Gc8c4X5eAG7isBeCXeDtyjGCQSUyKyf9pa51_PB3r4vwN0RpTgtZmB0mqiM/s1600/IMG_20140403_031049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbZDwySNamkd0p3bbLcZ49LLyAma5FU_hzu5ejnfrCSPZOHgD694QatoEdg364_7pDqxBgpgEpPOsL4fb5Gc8c4X5eAG7isBeCXeDtyjGCQSUyKyf9pa51_PB3r4vwN0RpTgtZmB0mqiM/s640/IMG_20140403_031049.jpg"> </a> </div>
Cut the 11cm piece of hook in half and sew to both inside back corners. Discard the 4cm piece if hook. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaelU0vJck0b1nSKo2VCkaxLsUMV492U3fXouGunPMyWutps67C2S34c0NVoyxMugaRuSStFF1KrqdNhCNuFAlM-bpBSz5tsPqzvWbaXUwGvFP4Y3lQAtnsBoST4jlTPGTKCHZ8Gbauti/s1600/IMG_20140403_031440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaelU0vJck0b1nSKo2VCkaxLsUMV492U3fXouGunPMyWutps67C2S34c0NVoyxMugaRuSStFF1KrqdNhCNuFAlM-bpBSz5tsPqzvWbaXUwGvFP4Y3lQAtnsBoST4jlTPGTKCHZ8Gbauti/s640/IMG_20140403_031440.jpg"> </a> </div>
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<p>Here's the thing I received them in good condition, the same way I gift second hand items: in good condition.   </p>
<p>I have also passed on diaper stashes (after baby #4 and #5), when I <i><b>thought</b></i> I do longer needed the stash.  Did I pass on my entire stash?  Nope.  I passed on the ones in good condition.   The others went to diaper heaven (aka: the rag bin).  </p>
<p>I never had ammonia so that wasn't the issue.  And thankfully baby and I never had to fight thrush.  So they were all healthy diapers that I washed clean, sun bleached,  ironed and folded so they would be like new to the next mom and baby.  Ever heard the term "New to me"?  Well that's not just about having something 2nd hand you didn't have before,  it should be about receiving something 2nd hand in the best condition so it feels as new as possible.  </p>
<p>In fact anytime I pass on items second hand, or donate items second hand I do two things.  1. launder them with care.  2. sort out what's in good condition and what isn't.  I dont just garbage bag up my junk and pass it onto someone else to deal with.  I was taught to pass on in an honourable manner. To pass on for someone else's enjoyment,  not for my convenience.   I thought all people were.  Apparently I was wrong.  </p>
<p>I recently have heard 3 reports of people buying 2nd hand diapers only to discover they have ammonia.   If you have had ammonia once, cleared it properly out of your diapers, then.continued to use your diapers.without issue, sure pass them on or re-sell them...but be honest about the diapers history.   If you have reoccurring ammonia issues (they stink often and / or you need to strip often), or if you just stripped for ammonia and are now done with the stash (having not gone back to using them you cant know the issue is gone), then your diapers are not fit to pass on or re-sell!  Why would anyone think passing on an issue like this is ok?  It's <i>not</i> ok!  Ammonia causes painful rash on babies bums so passing on that diaper is essentially hurting someone else's baby!  </p>
<p>Like I've said a few times, Im old to cloth diapering but new to the internet world of cloth.  I dont know much about these buy/sell/trade sites.  I haven't ordered diapers off eBay.   I almost received diapers off kijiji but it fell through.   But I do know this.  <br>
<b>when giving/selling :</b> Be honest about your diapers history.  If your embarrassed of its history then send it to your rag bin.  Tell the receiving person up front: <br>
•If baby has had a yeast problem.  <br>
•If diapers have had ammonia (stink), if so how often, how you treated and how  long without ammonia were they last used.<br>
• If and how often you stripped the diapers<br>
• did you add bleach,  scents, fabric softeners to your laundry.<br>
• Any atypical use or care.  <br>
•Any absorbency issues<br>
• Any question the buyer / receiving party has! <br>
<b>When receiving / buyi</b><b>ng second hand: </b>You want to receive a clean healthy diaper so be prepared:<br>
• Ask questions (see above list).<br>
• Ask about return / refund policy and make sure it's practical<br>
• Only purchase healthy, clean diapers<br>
•Be wary of those stripping and bleaching often and choose a different buyer.  Cuz even if the diaper no longer has an issue, that much wear will be producing some tare.  <br>
•make sure you can test and return. (soak in water and check for smells, inspect diaper for damage).<br>
• Dont get diapers connected to sites that have unending ammonia / stripping habits.  </p>
<p>One would wish that everyone would pass on or re-sell  with honour.   But apparently that's not the case.  So be honourable when you pass on and be wise when you receive.  If your fave site for second hand has issues then suggest some rules, a history of items sold, a buyer and seller rating system and a standard return policy that is reasonable to the buyer and the seller.  Or set up your own site, perhaps a local one where all diapers go through those managing the site to make sure items are always being passed on in an honourable way.  </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500785040420856061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205216258718000062.post-2625039516230870352014-03-31T15:19:00.001-07:002014-03-31T15:19:20.173-07:00DIAPER POLITICS? When did this happen? <p>I might be old hat to cloth diapering but I am very new to internet + cloth diapering.   Getting ready to sell my own wahm diapers means that I needed to find that online cloth community.   So I've started my own blog, been slowly finding others and its been fun.  I've also found a few cloth diaper boards.   I thought that would be fun....but not so very much. </p>
<p>The blogs have given me some idea that there are cloth politics but those boards showed it to me.  Being new to it I keep my mouth shut a fair bit.  Apparently on these boards each has their own flavor and views and any advice contrary to that is unwelcomed.  </p>
<p>The arguments tend to be around laundry (really,  talk about killing part of what can be enjoyable in using cloth).  So here (for cathartic release) is the opinions of an 18 yr cloth mama known as Mama Moss aka Beth Newell.  </p>
<p>Some fall short in solving ammonia / stink issues.  These ones blame how you use your washing machine.   Yep that can be the problem - sometimes.   But so can how often you change the diaper, how often you wash the diaper, you dirty diaper care and storage, fabric. Basically all aspects of laundry.  </p>
<p>Some groups argue exclusively over detergents.  Back in the day when I started washing cloth diapers (18-13 yrs ago), I never heard of rules.  I also never heard of specific cloth diaper detergent.   So I used my regual detergent.  Of course not all detergents are created equal.  Know whats in your detergent and use something that's gonna wash but not leave behind unwanted stuff on your diapers.  enzymes, softeners, bightners, bleach.  </p>
<p>Some groups advocate barely any detergent.   Others advocate lots of detergent.   Neither is correct.  you need to wash it without having to rinse 6 times.  Which is a waste of water, a precious resource.   </p>
<p>Some advocate bleach.  Bleach is hard on the skin and breaks down fabrics and elastic.  It breaks down fabric in your clothes to.  It's a smaller issue in your clothes cuz you don't wash the same shirt every 2 days.  We do wash the same 20 diapers every 2 days.  </p>
<p>Homesteader washing:  How can people take issue with this?  Well apparently some can.  Now we all know I looked forward to boiling diapers regularly (over on occasion), but since I've added elastic to my prefolds it will remain a casual option.  I'll build a camp washer instead.  Why?  They work, just need the right meathod for the right diaper.  Don't believe they work?  Ask if grandma or great-gramdma had ammonia issues.  Home made detergent?  Of course it works, (see above grandma comments) .  Just need one that has good cleaning agents, not harmful or weak ones.   </p>
<p>Some promote laziness.  Yes you do need to wash often.  Yes you have to change often. And Yes you need to rinse off poop and rinse urine filled over night diapers.  Poop goes in the toilet .... <i><b>by law</b></i>.  It does not sit around your house in a diaper pail ands it does not go in your washing machine.  Come on, that's just the same common sense as changing a diaper.  the same common sense our grandparents had that in today's instant culture has disappeared and been caste as myth.  </p>
<p>Build up.  Yes its real.  Detergents of all kinds build up.  They build up in your hair from shampoo, in your dishwasher, in your shower stall, in your washing machine, in your clothes.   All these things even have specialty items for this very issue.  What makes it a bigger issue for your cloth diapers is (as I earlier said), your washing the same cloth diaper every 2 days.  Solutions?  Dont use to much, rinse if suds are present, add some vinegar to your rinse cycle or give a vinegar soak and stir before washing.  Know your water type (hard or soft).</p>
<p>Think Im wrong and all these sites and rules are correct?  Check out how ammonia tops these discussions.  How expert these people are in treating it (or stink as some prefer to call them).  I've never had ammonia. I've not got stripping experience.   I have clean laundry experience.   If the common wash routine your reading includes regular bleach use, or a wash routine that sounds like it takes forever or anything else out if the ordinary,  be assured that its a routine that is compensating for a problem.   </p>
<p>If someone is totally radical about an idea and wont allow other ideas then enjoy the community but ignore wash and care advise.  And use your common sense, ask questions, dont be bullied,  especially by the expert of 5 months,  or the expert who strips regularly it is treating non stop rash. </p>
<p>Know your diaper and fabric.  Different styles and fabrics will require different wash solutions.   I use all cotton prefolds.  My fabric is natural and basic.  It will wash according to older meathods.  My diaper is of basic construction and relatively flat (just a bit of gathering at the leg), so yes it will wash, rinse and dry easily. I don't have an 8-11 layer thick diaper. Again it will wash, rinse and dry easier. So yes a flats, prefold and basic fitted's mama will have a much easier go of it. To be honest if you have constant issues with your fleece, microfiber, minky, pocket, AIO etc diaper, then my advice is switch to cotton or hemp basic diaper for a clean all natural option. Im not saying other styles and fabrics are bad, just more complicated.....well there is one fabric I will call bad (read on)....</p>
<p>Microfiber: As I mentioned before it was designed for cleaning and traps bacteria - by design! This to me is not a good sounding diaper option. In fact I will call this a bad diaper option. Having issues, switch to a fabric not designed to hold bacteria. </p>
<p>It may sound like there is a lot to learn out there. Yes to some degree there is. But its mostly basic common sense. Also the KISS principal holds true. (that's "S" for simple, no "L" for lazy). Simple diapers and fabrics with simple laundry and care solutions works simply. </p>
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