Purchasing Inserts

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   hey there. 
I became a cloth diaper user 3 years ago and have been using the same 16 pocket diapers with inserts for both my kids. Well, one is no longer in diapers, and the other is still using the diapers. However, my problem is that we think the inserts just aren't as fresh anymore. The pocket diapers "Mommy's Touch) are holding up just fine, but the inserts just seem dry, and tough, and lifeless. They even stink a little like old clothes or dirt during usage. They are one-size cotton inserts.

Would you say there is an expiration on these things? Should we plan on purchasing new inserts every few years?

Any help appreciated,

Sally

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Sallyseashell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Just Pinned Beginner Pinner 1 days Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 3	Quote Reply Topic: Purchasing Inserts Posted: 04 Nov 2009 at 11:04pm
	hey there. I became a cloth diaper user 3 years ago and have been using the same 16 pocket diapers with inserts for both my kids. Well, one is no longer in diapers, and the other is still using the diapers. However, my problem is that we think the inserts just aren't as fresh anymore. The pocket diapers "Mommy's Touch) are holding up just fine, but the inserts just seem dry, and tough, and lifeless. They even stink a little like old clothes or dirt during usage. They are one-size cotton inserts. Would you say there is an expiration on these things? Should we plan on purchasing new inserts every few years? Any help appreciated, Sally


J&NsMama Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'inductee Beginner Pinner 214 days Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 280	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2009 at 6:20am
	have you tried stripping them? I'm still relatively new to Cd'ing but I really don't think there is an expiration on cotton. I could be wrong. I'll be interested to see what some other Mama's on here have to say.

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(7) P'insane Yearlong Pinner 1 year 314 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Posts: 7126	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2009 at 10:35am
	I'd try stripping them first before buying new one's.
	Jess Wife to Rick (5/04) and SAHM to DD (4/02) and DS (10/05). Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

ambrose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 2 years 57 days Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Location: PDX Posts: 2882	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2009 at 12:20pm
	i think as long as they aren't falling apart they should have more life in them. Luckily cotton should be easier to revive. strip them either with a squirt of dawn (then rinse, rinse, rinse till there are no bubbles). or with a little bit of bleach.
	Katherine, telecommuting mom to Solomon, 7/07 and expecting a little girl in early March.

Sallyseashell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Just Pinned Beginner Pinner 1 days Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2009 at 3:01pm
	Thanks for the suggestions. I haven't ever tried stripping because I've never really had problems with residue. I use a very mild, homemade laundry detergeant and I never smelled anything funky until now. So, dawn dish detergeant?

circle me chick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List P'interested Beginner Pinner 272 days Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln NE USA Posts: 35	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2009 at 5:11pm
	yeah a tablespoon of dawn and rinse rinse rinse...till the bubbles are gone.
	www.circleme.me ; cloth diaper selling, researching for the future diaper enthusiast

Sallyseashell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Just Pinned Beginner Pinner 1 days Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2009 at 2:01am
	Thanks for your insights! I think I just saved 40 dollars