How do you prep these inserts? Is there a special wash routine prior to using them for the first time?
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As with all natural fiber inserts, in order to get maximum absorbency, you will need to wash and dry a few times. You can use them after the first wash/dry cycle, but they become more absorbent after a few separate wash/dry cycles.
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I didn't prep for absorbency, I just washed them twice, just to make sure they were nice and clean. These are a great buy!
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I washed them about 3 times with laundry detergent that was okay for cloth diapers.
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No, you would just want to wash them just like you would any other laundry. Some websites suggest using certain types of detergent, but in the end it doesn't affect the absorbency.
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You'll need to prep them first. Wash in hot at least 3 times, drying between each time. That gets most of the natural oils out (that you need to keep away from your microfiber). The prepping can be done with other non-diaper laundry if you want. After that, you can wash them with the rest of your diapers and inserts just fine.
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The diapers come we with inserts that you just remove and wash...u can Google tutorials of detergent to use as well as care instructions
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The inserts are made of microfiber. Personally we've never had an issue with them but I do use flour sack towels overnight with them.
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I machine washed them in rockin green laundry soap and dried them normally. There is no real prep for these. I have stripped them once using the hot water in the washing machine.
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Just use them one load after another. That way they are already soaked and ready to suds. Every time they dry out they have to be re-soaked a bit before putting them in a load. To extend the life, pull them out before the rinse cycle. This also assures better rinsing too.
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Hand wash and air dry. The more you wash them the less effective they will be.
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I usually soak it for a minute or two in soapy water, rub it with my hands, and then rinse well. And, you can put them in boiling water to sanitize.
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Wash them separately for the first few washes to get out the natural oils and prep them. After that you can wash them regularly with the rest of your diaper laundry.
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Just did. You will need to apply some pressure to get them inserted. Just please be sure to align them properly before inserting.
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Here's a protip on cleaning the stainless steel insert. When the insert starts to get discolored just pour in some white vinegar and let sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse with water and wipe dry. Your insert should be nice and shiny again.
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I wash mine after each use for sanitary reasons. They have held up VERY well in both the washer and dryer. I also recommend using Nellie's laundry soda and no fabric softeners. The inserts can go either on top of the diaper or in the pocket or both.
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Sun them! Sounds weird but it worked when my inserts smelled gross. Lay them in the sun for a few hours. Takes ANY smell away!
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Any inserts be used? What do you mean by that? What do you have in mind? Really you can use anything that works for you and your baby.
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Haven't needed to yet but I would just wash them in the sink and lay them out on a sheet to dry. If you are wanting to sanitize them you could wash in the sink then rinse in a bleach-water solution before drying.
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I haven't washed mine yet, but I was planning on just using warm water and Woolite. They should be fine
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No inserts. They are just like a disposable pad except these are reusable. They are great and wash well. I use hydroproxide to help with staining