https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:53:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1774323 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:27:58 +0000 GreenThumb 1774323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Thank you! I don't think I'm at the stage where I have to do it yet, but I've looked at my diapers and thought - how in the world? Good for you for diving in and saving the $$ on sending them out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1774311 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:20:37 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1774311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: I wasn't planning on a post because I feel like the audience who would want to read about it would be pretty small, but I found some great tutorials! I was afraid to do it because I didn't want to rip a hole in the liner of the diaper, but I tried it and it wasn't so bad. I was able to hand stitch the hole back together with 5-6 stitches, so I think they will be okay. I am also lazy and didn't find matching thread, so you can see the white stitching on the front of the diaper, but to me it isn't that big a deal :)</p> <p>This youtube video was specific to the type of diapers I was repairing (ps...I don't know what she does to her diapers that her "brand new" ones have worn out elastic...but that's beside the point). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYP-fV2dKtI" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYP-fV2dKtI</a> </p> <p>I also referenced this tutorial, but this is a longer (but more professional like) process. <a href="http://diaperwrecker.com/2013/08/how-to-replace-elastic-in-cloth-diapers/" rel="nofollow">http://diaperwrecker.com/2013/08/how-to-replace-elastic-in-cloth-diapers/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1774286 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:12:11 +0000 GreenThumb 1774286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I'd love to know how you did this! Any chance a post is in progress? Or can you point me in the direction of any resources you used? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1774222 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:42:35 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1774222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I was able to switch out the elastic myself and it has been surprisingly easy! Tedious, but totally doable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1770162 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:49:51 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1770162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I'd follow the mf directions just to be safe. If there is any warranty remaining and you don't follow, you void the warranty. Our sanitary cycle uses steam, and it seems a little gentler than our old washer that just used super hot water. Either way, our diapers didn't have a warranty void for sanitary cycle. Maybe you can check with other people who use that brand, too, just to see? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1770064 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:05:38 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1770064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: The manufacturer directions specifically say not to ever boil or use the sanitize cycle. Would you do it anyway? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1770059 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 13:56:05 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1770059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally boil (we have a sanitize cycle on our washer) with plenty of vinegar in there to strip/clean. There are some awesome online tutorials for just doing it in a pot, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1770013 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 13:07:07 +0000 jetsa 1770013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: oh apostrophe blog sent her's somewhere. Let me see if I can find where she said<br /> ETA: <a href="http://ohapostrophe.blogspot.com/2013/10/cloth-diapering-second-child.html" rel="nofollow">http://ohapostrophe.blogspot.com/2013/10/cloth-diapering-second-child.html</a> she says about $3 each from here: <a href="http://www.tinkletraps.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=DiaperRepairShop" rel="nofollow">http://www.tinkletraps.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=DiaperRepairShop</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1769962 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:24:13 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1769962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They were in better shape than I anticipated, but the elastic is pretty relaxed. Has anyone ever paid someone to replace elastic? I don't think I want to tackle it myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1769535 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 21:01:26 +0000 MsMini 1769535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have washed my diapers with a touch of bleach with no ill effects before! When I buy used, I usually wash, then wash again with a touch of bleach, then rinse well and sun, then wash again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1769531 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:48:58 +0000 avivoca 1769531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably strip and sun them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1769525 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:41:26 +0000 blackbird 1769525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably just wash them a few times and lay them out in the sun. A few hot washes would be good enough for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/used-cloth-diapers-1#post-1769498 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:19:40 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1769498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I found an amazing deal on some more rumparooz diapers (seriously...7 with snaps for $45!) and I am super stoked. But, I have a sneaky suspicion that they may be stained and in need of some TLC. </p> <p>What is the best way to disinfect used diapers? I am fine dealing with some leftover staining, but I want to know that they are really really clean before I put them on LO. Is bleach safe to use with TPU? </p>