Cloth wipes for beginners

[cloudgazer]

So, we're expecting our first baby in about a month. Definitely cloth diapering, and planning to use cloth wipes too. I cut a bunch of flannel yesterday, and then realized while I know how to wipe the baby (water, maybe some soap if needed, etc)...I don't know what to do with the poopy wipe.

I understand that its fine to wash breastfed babies' poop in the washer (the diapers and the wipes), but does this really work?

We have a sprayer that is soon to be attached to toilet, but it seems awkward to spray a yucky wipe. And, having a poopy wipe in the diaper pail seems extra stinky.

And, for those sticky newborn poops?

What do you all do to wash your wipes? Any tips?

[fruitfulmomma]

Throw them in the bucket with the dirty diapers. I don't spray anything. I shake off solids once we get to that point.

[luv-my-boys]

I never bothered spraying anything, once we get to the more solid poop stage I do shake off in toilet but until then I just throw everything into our pail together and do my normal rinse/wash cycles.

[Nicole730]

I do not dunk bf poop - wipes or diapers. For toddler poo, I do rinse both. But, I've noticed if you use flannel wipes, the toddler poop does come out in the wash, it's the terrycloth that poop really sticks too and I have to rinse.

[cloudgazer]

thanks - sounds easy enough! (in theory anyway)

[EmmalinesMom]

Originally Posted by Nicole730

I do not dunk bf poop - wipes or diapers. For toddler poo, I do rinse both. But, I've noticed if you use flannel wipes, the toddler poop does come out in the wash, it's the terrycloth that poop really sticks too and I have to rinse.

I've found this to be the case for us, too. I really like flannel, sherpa, and velour for wipes. We use terry for more of the hands and face cloths here.

I'll wet a few wipes under the tap before changing the diaper, then toss everything in the pail together. Works like a charm.

[chel]

i've never rinsed a wipe. i use cheap terry washcloths and have never had an issue with them not getting clean.