How to Properly Wash Reusable Diapers: Secrets That Will Make Them Clean and Soft

10.03.2024 14:00

The first months of parenthood are the most difficult, because in addition to caring for the baby, you have to do a lot of other chores around the house.

For example, young mothers and fathers will have to master the skill of washing children's reusable diapers. We will tell you about the nuances of this process in this article.

It doesn’t matter whether you use hand or machine washing, the water temperature should not exceed 30-40 degrees, the spin cycle should be gentle, and the washing machine cycle should be delicate, with mandatory additional rinsing.

Choose a safe and hypoallergenic detergent and be sure to use fabric softener – it will make things soft and prevent pilling.

If the water is hard, dissolve 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 5 liters of water - this will make it easier to remove stains from the fabric.

Washing machine
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Before starting complementary feeding, baby's stools are less caustic and diapers wash well in cool water.

But remember that when washing in cold water, the washing cycle should be long.

If there are rashes and other irritations on the baby's body, additionally rinse the diapers in boiled water. Ironing provides additional skin protection.

Earlier we told you how to clean a fur hat at home.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources