Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones?

Michele123 · 05-10-2014, 05:39 AM

DD (2yo) only wears a diaper when she sleeps. Her nap ones are wet 2/3's of the time and her night ones are usually quite soaked. She rarely poops in a diaper.

Should I wash these diapers separate from the newborn diapers I'll be having soon? We plan to EBF again, if that matters.

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bentlaj11 · 05-10-2014, 06:36 AM

I did (and will again). I'm currently having problems w/ the 4 y/o's and ammonia, so I'm trying a quick rinse before I put them in the diaper pail to see if that helps. But I wash them all together. I think my 2 y/o may be diaper free at night before my 4 y/o

OatsandBran11 · 05-10-2014, 07:07 AM

I don't see any reason why you could not wash them together. My DD also only uses diapers at night and I go way longer than I should between washings so I might no be the best person to ask though!

2sunshines · 05-10-2014, 08:39 AM

Unless you experience any specific problems, I'd wash them together. I don't like to wait too long between washes, I usually wash diapers every day or every 2nd day at most when I had a child in diapers, so it'd be hard to justify a whole load for one or two toddler diapers.

marigold · 05-10-2014, 08:57 AM

I wash my 6 yr old's night time diaper, my 3 year old's diapers, trainers, peed in pants, and my baby's stuff all at once. I also throw in any wet things like clothes with stain remover and wet kitchen cloths

. I wash it every night and if it is warm enough it goes straight onto the wash line the next morning.

LearningMama · 05-10-2014, 11:19 AM

I wash them together (in Tide original powder

).

Michele123 · 05-10-2014, 11:48 AM

Thank you ladies! Washing together will be much easier.

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nanookmama · 05-10-2014, 03:02 PM

If you're worried about ammonia from the toddler diapers you can out 1/4 cup of bleach in the wash, then add an extra rinse. This could void some warranties, but it comes from Bum Genius's site, so it won't void theirs. It is the only thing I've ever found to fix my oldest's ammonia stink.

Soliloquy · 05-10-2014, 03:13 PM

I always did. I did a pre-wash with cold water and no detergent, first.

bentlaj11 · 05-10-2014, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanookmama

If you're worried about ammonia from the toddler diapers you can out 1/4 cup of bleach in the wash, then add an extra rinse. This could void some warranties, but it comes from Bum Genius's site, so it won't void theirs. It is the only thing I've ever found to fix my oldest's ammonia stink.

I've got my 4 y/o's soaking in hot water (after a couple of washes). I've been thinking about trying some oxiclean or getting some bac-out... I'll see if I have some bleach if you think that would work on natural fibers (cotton bamboo, and maybe hemp?). They are starting to show some signs of wear, so I'm not too worried about harming them by trying something. Although I hope they last long enough for him to be night-time dry. Wowzers they are burning bad, though! I need to research ammonia build-up some. He's wetting pretty early in the night (the last few times I've checked) even though he goes to the br before I put it on him. I've tried to wake him up, but he just gets mad and refuses to go

Hopefully I can find something to kill the ammonia build-up!

Sorry to derail the thread!

LearningMama · 05-10-2014, 06:29 PM

A good long soak in Oxi-Clean Free and Clear got rid of the ammonia for me. I tried vinegar, bak-out, Rock n Green funk rock, and stripping with dawn; none of them worked. Oxi-clean is what finally worked.

bentlaj11 · 05-10-2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LearningMama

A good long soak in Oxi-Clean Free and Clear got rid of the ammonia for me. I tried vinegar, bak-out, Rock n Green funk rock, and stripping with dawn; none of them worked. Oxi-clean is what finally worked.

Thanks! I have some on hand... I'll go start a soak now

05-10-2014, 05:39 AM	#1
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? DD (2yo) only wears a diaper when she sleeps. Her nap ones are wet 2/3's of the time and her night ones are usually quite soaked. She rarely poops in a diaper. Should I wash these diapers separate from the newborn diapers I'll be having soon? We plan to EBF again, if that matters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ External Processor ENFJ, please excuse my stream of consciousness posts. Battled infertility for 3 1/2 years before DD (PCOS) TTC #2 for 6 months (3 ovulations) Married to DH since Aug 2004 DD born Feb 2012 DS born May 2014 #3 due Aug 2016 Last edited by Michele123; 05-10-2014 at 05:41 AM. Reason: Fix spell check error in title

05-10-2014, 06:36 AM	#2
bentlaj11 Rose Trellis Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,247	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? I did (and will again). I'm currently having problems w/ the 4 y/o's and ammonia, so I'm trying a quick rinse before I put them in the diaper pail to see if that helps. But I wash them all together. I think my 2 y/o may be diaper free at night before my 4 y/o __________________ Amber.... Wife to JA (12/07) Mama to Bug (11/09), Little Critter (1/12) and C3PO (7/14)! InFpType 2/3(?)

05-10-2014, 07:07 AM	#3
OatsandBran11 Rosebud Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 120	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? I don't see any reason why you could not wash them together. My DD also only uses diapers at night and I go way longer than I should between washings so I might no be the best person to ask though! __________________ Wife for 5 years Mama to DD - age 2

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,414	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? Unless you experience any specific problems, I'd wash them together. I don't like to wait too long between washes, I usually wash diapers every day or every 2nd day at most when I had a child in diapers, so it'd be hard to justify a whole load for one or two toddler diapers. __________________ wife to my beloved and best friend mom to 4 great kids: ds(20) dd(18) dd(14) and ds(12)

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marigold Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: home on the hill Posts: 1,593	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? I wash my 6 yr old's night time diaper, my 3 year old's diapers, trainers, peed in pants, and my baby's stuff all at once. I also throw in any wet things like clothes with stain remover and wet kitchen cloths . I wash it every night and if it is warm enough it goes straight onto the wash line the next morning. __________________ Lesli (DYT 2) Wife to Dh since Sept. 2005 Mama to: dd1 - Sept. 2007 ds1 - June 2009 ds2 - April 2011 ds3 - October 2013 dd2 - November 2015 Image already added

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LearningMama Rose Trellis Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,938	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? I wash them together (in Tide original powder ). __________________ Celeste INFJ Married to Marcus June 2009 Mama to "Little Bear" February 2011 Welcome Baby "YoYo" !! January 2014 Keeper of one grey cat Liz ...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40

05-10-2014, 11:48 AM	#7
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? Thank you ladies! Washing together will be much easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ External Processor ENFJ, please excuse my stream of consciousness posts. Battled infertility for 3 1/2 years before DD (PCOS) TTC #2 for 6 months (3 ovulations) Married to DH since Aug 2004 DD born Feb 2012 DS born May 2014 #3 due Aug 2016

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nanookmama Rose Trellis It's gonna be a great day. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado! Posts: 2,047	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? If you're worried about ammonia from the toddler diapers you can out 1/4 cup of bleach in the wash, then add an extra rinse. This could void some warranties, but it comes from Bum Genius's site, so it won't void theirs. It is the only thing I've ever found to fix my oldest's ammonia stink. __________________ Sarah Wife to the Poet Mom to Feisty-Pants (4) and Princess Artist (2) and Tall Chipmunk (born 3/30/14) Resurrecting MamaPsalmist Press Pause Photography

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Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 50,759	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? I always did. I did a pre-wash with cold water and no detergent, first. __________________ Lisa, 48. Married to the love of my life for 24 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 5, 11, 12, 15, 17. 2 dogs, 3 cats, and some chickens. My Instagram Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer..

05-10-2014, 06:29 PM	#11
LearningMama Rose Trellis Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,938	Re: Do you wash toddler dipers with newborn ones? A good long soak in Oxi-Clean Free and Clear got rid of the ammonia for me. I tried vinegar, bak-out, Rock n Green funk rock, and stripping with dawn; none of them worked. Oxi-clean is what finally worked. __________________ Celeste INFJ Married to Marcus June 2009 Mama to "Little Bear" February 2011 Welcome Baby "YoYo" !! January 2014 Keeper of one grey cat Liz ...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40

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