Just Peachy Laundry & Care

What are the laundry instructions?

Before Use: Just Peachy diapers need to be washed and dried before first use. They are pre-washed to help rid the fibers of its natural oils, but will become more absorbent as these oils are washed away.

Regular Laundering: Prewash on cold or warm.
Wash on warm up to 40^oC/100^oF with the appropriate amount of additive free detergent for a dirty load. Inserts can be washed separately on hot. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.

Add an extra rinse cycle on cold or warm.

You may hang dry (ideally in the sun for some natural bleach power!) or dry on low in the dryer. If the diapers are stiff after line drying, you can throw them in the dryer on low heat, but they will get softer as they are being worn. If your bamboo cotton inserts shrink from tumble drying, you can gently steam/iron them to relax the fibers.

 

How often should I wash my cloth diapers?

Most of the customers like to wash dirty diapers every 2 days, but anything from 1-3 days is normal. You may optionally rinse off pee or solids after each diaper use, especially diapers that have been worn all night, to make the washing process easier and avoid buildup in the long run.

 

Can I use bum creams while using cloth diapers?

There are cloth-safe diaper creams that wash out more easily, but Just Peachy would highly recommend at least using a disposable liner to protect your diapers. If it doesn’t get washed well enough out of your diapers, it can quickly cause repelling and lead to leakages.

 

Do I need to prep my brand new diapers?

The Just Peachy added elasticity everywhere! The additional, premium elastics that they have used in the front and back of the waist, in the ears and the leg gussets makes it easier to get a good fit on babies of a broader range of shapes and sizes. It may not fit everyone, but they like to think it eliminates the conundrum of whether to buy newborn diapers or not as well as fit older toddlers for longer until they’re ready to potty train.

 

How do I sanitize my pre-loved Just Peachy diapers?

We love for our diapers to be passed on from family to family, so that the most can be made of each diaper. What Just Peachy would recommend you to check is how well the diapers have been looked after, to avoid getting diapers that already have excessive buildup which can lead to smells and leaks. They recommend doing a good, one-off bleach wash or at least boiling water strip of the inserts (please note that Just Peachy do not recommend using bleach or any other harsh treatments on a regular basis) to make sure they are properly sanitized (especially against a yeast or other bacterial infection) and buildup is broken down as much as possible. Make sure to do an extra rinse cycle after any bleaching.

 

My diapers smell like barn (ammonia). What should I do?

That barnyard smell is a telltale sign of ammonia buildup in your diapers. It usually means your wash routine needs adjustment. Check that your detergent is strong enough to tackle dirty diapers, not a gentle baby detergent, and doesn’t contain plant oils or enzymes. Also make sure you’re using the recommended amount of detergent for your load - too little detergent could mean you’re not getting them clean enough, and too much detergent could mean it’s not getting washed out and there is residue. A detergent that contains a water softener can also help in case your water is on the hard side.

 

My baby had a yeast infection. Should I bleach my diapers?

Regular use of bleach will harm your diapers and cause premature wear and tear, but an occasional mild bleach wash can help and would be recommended in the event of a yeast or bacterial infection. Use ¼ cup for a front-load washer on a warm wash with an extra rinse.

 

How should I store my diapers between laundry days?

The Just Peachy's recommendation is to rinse your diapers to remove any surface solids or pee and then wring dry and leave in a dry pail for laundry day. Rinsing is optional. Breastfed poop may look yucky, but it is completely water soluble and comes out of diapers pretty easily for most people. You may soak your diapers between washes, but it is not necessary and can lead to premature wear and tear.

 

Can I tumble dry my cloth diapers?

Yes, you can tumble dry both covers and inserts on low heat. If you don’t have a dryer, line drying especially in direct sunlight is a great option that also doubles as a disinfectant and bleach treatment too! Dehumidifiers under your drying rack indoors can also help speed up drying if neither of the above are options.