While most cloth diapering sites will tell you to use specialty laundry soap, and a complicated laundering system; my experience is different however. Wash your diapers every other day or even better every day. When removing a soiled diaper dump solid waste into the toilet. This will not be neccessary until baby starts solids. This sounds unpleasurable or difficult but in reality the bowl movement rolls right of the material. When washing diapers use hot water and 1/2 the amout of your normal detergent and dry on a low heat setting. If you noticed any staining on your diapers after washing you can sun bleach your diapers by hanging to dry outside in a sunny location. You do not need a perfect beach day for this to work. Do not add fabric softeners or dryer sheets as these will make your stash less absorbent. You should also avoid typical diaper rash creams. Cloth diapered children rarely get diaper rash or need cream however if your little one does ; I recommend a specialty cream made specifically for cloth diapering. If baby has been diagnosed with a yeast infection or your diapers begin to smell wash your diapers in hot water with 1 tbsp of dish soap. I personally use dawn. This process is called striping and will renew your diapers.
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