Help-my brand new Kissaluvs are scratchy

[bubbamummy]

I just got some Organic hemp Kissaluvs from Sears, I have done the 'wash and dry 4 times' prior to use as the label said. I actually washed once with detergent, once without, again with detergent, again without and line dried them.

They feel HORRIBLE I cant imagine them being very comfy for a tiny newborn, they feel rough, scratchy and like....cardboard I have never cloth diapered an infant and havent used Kissaluvs before.

Have I done something wrong? How can I soften them up? or is it just cause they are 'hemp'? Im not even sure I want to use them now

[Plummeting]

Most diapers feel that way when they're line dried. You can usually toss them in the drier for about 3 minutes and they'll soften up. That's what I always did with DD, otherwise they were way too scratchy. Some people are able to line dry without a short stint in the drier, but I have no idea what they do to avoid that cardboardy or scratchy feeling.

[bubbamummy]

I suppose im used to BumGenius which feel totally fine after being line dried...thing is...Im a freak and dont own a drier we live in AZ and its always warm enough to line dry-even today

[Galatea]

Any natural fiber will feel like that if it line dries quickly. Put them in the dryer with some balls for a few minutes.

[myfairbabies]

Since you don't have a dryer, try ecover softener in the wash. Those made mine super soft. But, it's still not going to be as soft as being dried in a dryer.

[Pinoikoi]

When did SEARS start selling kissaluvs? What in the world?

hmm... they only sell the 0 in lemon?