Why do babies have diaper rash with cloth diapers<\/h2>\n
First thing first, before we jump to the tips on how to prevent diaper rash with cloth diapers, let’s go through all the possible reasons of diaper rash, and make sure you are not making any of these mistakes.<\/p>\n Your baby pees a lot. One thing about cloth diaper<\/a> is that you need to change it every time your baby pees or poos. Even if there is no poop, you still need to wipe your baby\u2019s bum with wet wipes, then dry it well before putting the next cloth diaper<\/a> on. <\/p>\n The most common reason for cloth diaper rash is due to improper cleaning and wiping.<\/p>\n Remember that some babies get very comfortable in cloth diapers. Especially in summer, a little pee in the cloth diapers cools down your baby and sometimes relaxes him, he might not get agitated to let you know it\u2019s time for a diaper change. Therefore, you need to check your baby\u2019s cloth diapers often.<\/p>\n For the sake of convenience, most people opt to disposable wet wipes to wipe their babies\u2019 bums during the change. However, disposable wet wipes usually contain chemicals, fragrances, and moisturizers which can irritate your baby\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n It\u2019s highly recommended that you switch to cloth wipes and a safe wash solution, homemade if possible, or just plain water. Using cloth wipes on the go and while out of the house is also possible. <\/p>\n Treat your cloth wipes like you do your cloth diapers \u2013 store in a wet bag when soiled and wash the same way too. Or another less environmental solution, is to get a big bag of cotton pad, use it to wipe your baby, and simply throw away.<\/p>\n Even a little bit of liquid on the cloth diaper can make the diaper wet and damp for a long time. Therefore, you need to change it very often, every time after your baby wet or soil it. Even though the capacity of the diapers is good for 2 to 3 pees, yet you still should change every time your baby pees if you don\u2019t want your baby to have a rash. Here’s my guide on “how long can I leave a wet diaper<\/a>?”<\/p>\n As mentioned above, you need to check your baby\u2019s diaper often in case your little one doesn\u2019t let you know when the diaper is soiled. Ideally, for infants, a check and change every hour is required. Needless to say, if there is any poop in the diaper, you need to change it immediately.<\/p>\n I know your baby grows up quickly. But unlike other clothes, don\u2019t size up his cloth diapers and get him something that is too loose.<\/p>\n If the diaper is too loose, its material can rub against your baby\u2019s skin, causing friction rash.<\/p>\n On the other hand, if the diaper is too tight, it will leave marks on the skin while not providing enough air to the bum.<\/p>\n Rectifying a friction rash is easy. Just make sure you get a good fit. Don\u2019t be afraid to get a snug fit on the diaper. It won\u2019t be uncomfortable for the baby. The reason why most people are afraid of a snug fit is that they\u2019re used to disposables which usually hang loose in the baby\u2019s crotch. This is not the case with a cloth diaper \u2013 it should fit snug as underwear does.<\/p>\n Doing this will lead to the urine and ammonia deposits not being cleaned off the soiled diaper. This will over time lead to ammonia being built up and irritate the baby\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n And then there\u2019s using too much detergent or not washing off the detergent well enough. The detergent or fabric softener that has clung on to the cloth diaper then irritates the baby\u2019s skin and can cause rashes<\/a>. Detergents and softeners are composed of chemicals and cleansers after all. Repeated exposure to this on your body and baby\u2019s sensitive skin can cause rashes.<\/p>\n It is recommended that cloth diapers be washed with some gentle<\/a> detergent that does not contain fragrances. You can use a regular detergent like Tide<\/a> for sensitive skin.<\/p>\n Try not to allow diapers to sit for more than 2 days in a pail. Doing so makes it harder to wash and allows bacteria to thrive.<\/p>\n I personally do things a little differently.<\/p>\n I purchased an EcoEgg<\/a>, which is a great alternative for detergent. No detergent or anything needed and it still cleans your clothes very well. However, I need to do laundry daily as the EcoEgg<\/a> cannot remove all the smell of pee if I let the diapers sit more than a day.<\/p>\n With Ethan\u2019s pee diapers, I rinse them off thoroughly with water first. With poop diapers, I rinse off all the solid and let them soak in Tide<\/a> detergent for a few hours until my next laundry time. Then all of his diapers will be washed by the EcoEgg<\/a>. This way, I don\u2019t have to worry about the pee, the poop and the detergent. <\/p>\n It\u2019s a win-win for me. <\/p>\n If this sounds more complicated for you, try an easier alternative: get a wet diaper pail<\/a> to store the diapers until the next wash.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/mommyinstinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Why-do-babies-have-diaper-rash-with-cloth-diapers-2.jpg\" "\\"Why")
<\/span><\/p>\nPoor hygiene<\/h3>\n
The wet wipes issues<\/h3>\n
Rashes due to delayed diaper changes<\/h3>\n
The cloth diaper is not the right size<\/h3>\n
Not using enough detergent<\/h3>\n
Using too much detergent or fabric softener<\/h3>\n
Your laundry routine<\/h3>\n
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