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Absorbency problem

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Nat

Hello everyone, I'm a FTM trying out cloth diapers with my little boy. (Just turned 1 month) Lately every time the diapers are leaking and making a big mess. I finally noticed that liquids are just sort of beading on the surface of the cloth and not being absorbed. Anyone have any suggestions on what I need to do? I've been using Charley's Soap to clean them

Thank you in advance!

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Fluff Love University has a really good instructional page on stripping your diapers and a lot of information about tweaking your wash routine for your particular washing machine. I'd start there!

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B • Jan 17, 2019
It's worked well for me, and I personally haven't met anyone who has been steered wrong by them.

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Grace • Jan 17, 2019
I would not. FL has been known for ruining whole stashes with their terrible advice.

Gr

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Hsve these been fully prepped? 3 washes 3 dries?

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B • Jan 16, 2019
Lol, I did 6 washes to prep all mine...

Sh

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Try stripping your diapers to “fix” them. Rinse cycle. Wash with about a tablespoon of blue dawn. Wash with nothing. Rinse cycle with vinegar.And as far as washing soap, I use regular tide. I don’t use anything special. Diapering my 3rd kid here and haven’t had a problem with tide.

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Shannyn • Jan 9, 2019
Hmmmm....

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Kinsey • Jan 9, 2019
You should never put dawn in your washing machine. It can cause damage and void your warranty.

Ki

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Charlies soap is not actually recommended anymore. Also how is the fit? Does the insert get wet at all? What type of insert?

Ki

Kinsey • Jan 4, 2019
A lot of people have experience chemical burns from certain ingredients in it.

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Ni • Jan 3, 2019
Do you know why Charlie’s soap is no longer recommended?

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Charlie’s is a no no. If I remember correctly it has caused burns on children and is largely water softeners which isn’t cleaning anything. Have you checked out Fluff Love University for a proper wash routine and good detergents?

Co

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Have you tested for water hardness? Did you get the diapers new or used?

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L • Jan 3, 2019
Most hardware stores sells test kits. Some will even test it for you if you bring a sample. Pet stores that sell fish also usually sell testing kits and test water for you. Some even do it for free.

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Nat • Jan 3, 2019
How do you test the water hardness? I have both new (Alva baby with inserts) and used (bumgenius)
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