Ideas to help you get rid of the STINK!

One of the major issues with cloth diapering can be a sudden onset of stink.  It is normal for your baby to go through output changes as they grow and change their eating habits so sometimes the routine you had before may not work anymore.  Some other issues may be your laundry detergent and rinsing.

First, the detergent may be your biggest culprit.  Many detergents, even "free" detergents will have chemicals in them that will build up on your diapers, in turn you will get a stink to them.  This is why I carry Crunchy Clean products.  It is a product that is made by a WAHM and is specially designed for cloth diapers.  She has not only her detergent but a oxygen cleaner that has absolutely no chemicals that will ruin your cloth diapers or lead to a stink buildup.  At an affordable price that is less expensive then most "free" detergents on the market today and several great scents to choose from.  

At $11 for 80 loads (160 on an HE washer) it is not only safe for cloth diapers, its great on your wallet! 

The Pure Oxygen is $7.50 for a 32oz container, which will get you 32 loads! I also have a couple recipes for laundry detergent that I give to my customers that are wanting to do something at home.  I don't think that it works as well as getting diapers clean as the Crunchy Clean but it will do the job!  Contact me if you would like the recipe for that.

Another issue is the rinsing.  This is usually an issue more with HE machines than it is for normal washers, however I think sometimes people have this issue even with a normal machine!  I recommend this routine for your cloth diapers:

1 cycle cold wash/cold rinse with detergent

1 cycle hot wash cold rinse with an extra rinse cycles with detergent

1 extra rinse cycle (if you think it is needed)

A good way to trick an HE washer is to put 1-2 wet towels in the wash, this will think its heavier than the load is.  Some people have also found that if you start the wash, allow it to fill a little and then stop and reset it this will help trick it as well.  I don't know that that will work on every brand but if you would like, fill free to try it! 

Lastly, Changes in your child's output.  This may mean you will need to try new routines.  You may need to do an extra rinse, change your detergent, or you may need to try some extras.  If you can separate the covers or shells from the absorbent material I would start by doing this!  This will allow you to try things like vinegar, peroxide and bleach.  I don't recommend using bleach more then once a week AT THE MOST!  And know that most manufacturers will void your warranty if you have used vinegar, bleach or peroxide.  If you use vinegar or peroxide I would place it in your rinse water on the first cycle through.  Bleach goes in the bleach dispenser on the first cycle as well.  This will allow it to rinse all of the products out.  Also, never try multiples of this at the same time (ie: peroxide and bleach) You don't know how a combination of these with the cloth diapers will react.  Lastly, I HIGHLY recommend the oxygen cleaner I mentioned above before using bleach, this is safer on the environment as well as on your diapers!  It can also be used with your covers so you don't have to separate your cloth diapers!

If you have any issues or if these suggestions aren't working contact me for further options!

Swim Diapers are here!!

I have been wanting to add swim diapers forever and they are finally here!!  Gabby's Infant swim diapers come in 6 different options of solid/print and several sizes from 6-45 lbs!  The interior is made of 100% cotton flannelette which will make for a soft feel against baby's skin and the outside is oxford nylon to keep the mess in while still resisting the damage of chlorine.  It comes in four colors: Blue, Purple, Rasberry ( deep pink) and Red; as well as 2 prints: Sea Life Fishies and Dinosaurs!!  There is a top available in the Sea Life Fishies and Rasberry as well.  The price for the bottoms are $11 and the tops are $6  

Contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to order your baby one!

Vending Event

I know that this is last minute but I wasn't expecting this to happen so quickly and have been super busy trying to get everything ready for it!  I will be at Momma & Me resale store in Belton Missouri on Friday Feb. 10th from 6-8pm.  Momma & Me is having a "Momma's Night Out" event with huge savings on their items along with treats and giveaways from different vendors!   I will be doing a drawing for a goodie bag that will include:

$10 Gift Certificate

Cloth Diaper Key Chain

1 Dozen Diaper Shaped Cookies

2 Sample Size Crunchy Clean Laundry Soap, your choice of scent!

So, if you are availalbe this Friday come join us for some fun and free stuff!!  I look forward to seeing you there!

Diaper Consultations and Parties

For a lot of people cloth diapering can be VERY overwhelming with all the different choices that are out there.  Between the type of diapers available to the accessories involved with cloth diapering there are so many choices.  Every family, every child and every parent is different so making a decision is very personal.  That is where The KC Diaper Lady comes in handy! 
I offer two services: Diaper Consultations and Diaper Parties.  Most people chose the consultation because they can go at their own pace, do it on thier schedule and get all their questions answered.  The only real difference between the two is the number of people.  A party will consist of 3 people beside the person hosting the party, we play a couple games to make it more entertaining while still being informative and it's a great way for the host to make some money towards their purchase.  Most people hosting a party will be either pregnant ladies doing a baby shower OR people who currently cloth diaper and want to extend their stash while allowing friends and family to learn and start their own stash!  Consultations are usually purely informative and very personal to what the individual or family is looking for.  There are no benefits for doing a consultation in monitary value, instead people walk away from consultations knowing what they want for their family and what they don't want, including ALL the accessories as well. 

So what is included with the Party or consultation?  I will bring as many cloth diaper choices with different brands, types and colors.  Along with the diapers I will bring as many accessories as I can so you can see your options.  I go through each and give details on everything, pros and cons, and answer any questions you have.  I also give you tips trips and ideas on everything going along with cloth diapering. 

You may be asking what is the cost for these things.  Well, the party is free if it is done in the Kansas City Area, including Northern Cass County.  If it is done outside of this areas it is a $10 base fee and depending on how far you live it may go up from there.  Consultations are $10.  The benefit to this cost is that if you decide to order anything from me the $10 is put towards your order (minimum $15 order before taxes).  The $10 helps to offset my costs.

In addition to all of this.  No matter what you decide to do, weather it's a party consultation or just a purchase, you will recieve my continued service.  This allows you to call any time with questions or concerns you may have with cloth diapering.  I may be able to come out and help you if that is something you need. 

Contact me if you have any questions OR if you would like to schedule an apointment.  (816)606-0835