Happy Heiny's FAQS
Do I need a cover with a Happy Heiny pocket diaper?TOP
You do not need a cover with a Happy Heiny pocket diaper. You do need one with our Happy Hempy and Heiny Huggers fitted diapers. We suggest using Stacinator covers but any cover will work well.
Do I need to pre-wash any of the items?TOP
Because there are several people touching our products before they reach you, we do suggest that you prewash everything before use. The hemp products are washed by our mill but because they contain natural oils we suggest washing a few times prior to use. Unlike many fabrics, hemp becomes more absorbent the more it?s washed. It takes roughly 8 washes before all of the oils are removed and the hemp is fully absorbent. We do suggest that you wash new hemp separately until it is fully primed. The oils can cause repelling problems with fleece products
What works better - Prints or Solids?TOP
This really depends on your child. We suggest solid diapers for overnight use and for longer times in between changes. The prints are made of cotton fabric so some people may experience wicking in the legs if the insert is fully soaked. We suggest that you use your print diapers during the day-time and change your child every 1 1/2-2 hours.
How often do I need to change the diapers?TOP
Cloth diapers are not like disposables. You do have to change the diapers every 1 1/2-2 hours during the day. During the night you will use either a night-time diaper or you will add more stuffing to your pocket diaper.A very important thing to remember is that your diaper is only as good as it?s stuffing. If you only use one insert and your child is a heavy wetter, you may need to either change more often or add additional stuffing.
How many diapers do I need?TOP
Your newborn will need to be changed 10-12 times a day. After about 2-3 months your baby will need to be changed 6-10 times a day. You will want to do laundry at least every 3 days if not sooner. You may use the above guide to determine how many diapers per size to buy. You will need one insert for each day time diaper and 2-3 inserts for each night-time diaper.
Do I really need to add all those extras to my laundry?TOP
No! Please do not add anything extra to your diaper laundry unless you need to. The simpler the better. I always just throw my diapers in the wash, add 1/4 cup of tide, and turn it on. When they are done I throw them in the dryer. Then take them out and stuff. The easier the better.
How can I get stains out?TOP
The sun is the best stain remover. Take your wet diaper and hang to dry in the sun. If the stain is stubborn squirt it with a little lemon juice and it should come right out after drying in the sun.
What about the dryer?TOP
Everyone has their own comments regarding whether or not to dry cloth diapers. We recommend that you dry your pocket diapers as often as you want to. I personally dry mine on high with every wash. Drying your diapers in the dryer will actually help to keep them functioning perfectly.
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