Start with 5-6 hot water washes with detergent, drying at least partially in your dryer between each wash. Remember, it can take up to ten washes before the diapers will be fully absorbent. If you experience leaking after five washes, toss them in for another couple rounds of prepping.
A top load washer is great for getting more water into your diaper wash loads. Unfortunately, it also is much harsher on your diapers with the increased agitation when washing. We recommend washing your GroVia Hybrid Shells separately or with other baby laundry on a gentle wash cycle. To conserve water, make sure you are matching your water levels with your load size and use enough detergent. More volume of water requires additional detergent.
The first thing to do is to look at what detergent you are using. Does it have plant oils in it? Are you using the recommended amount? Always use the recommended amount of detergent according to its package directions...always! Rinse your night time diapers well in the morning and squeeze all excess water out before adding to your diaper pail. Propping open the diaper pail to allow air circulation is also recommended, especially during the summer months.
If the above doesn't work, you most likely have a case of ammonia build up in your diapers. Our Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment works great for an occasional diaper deep clean. Usually three treatments will be enough to get the diapers back to their normal state again. If they still smell after three treatments, try another 1 or 2 treatments and follow up with a mild bleach wash to disinfect the ammonia bacteria. Use ¼ cup for a HE front load washer on a warm wash, extra rinse and ½ cup if you are using a non-HE top load washer. Going forward, make sure you are using a good detergent and enough of it. Check out our Laundry section for more information located in our Learn tab at the top of our website. You should never need to deep clean your Hybrid shells with Mighty Bubbles. The shells are water-resistant and non absorbent.
More than likely you are not using enough detergent or the right kind of detergent. Make sure you are always using the recommended amount of detergent per the package directions. Check to make sure your detergent does not contain plant oils. If you know you have hard water, you should also add additional detergent to compensate.
Regular use of bleach will harm the TPU and elastic on the diapers. It will also break down the natural fibers causing premature wear. We do, however, recommend a bleach wash anytime you are treating a yeast infection or any other bacterial infection. You can also use it to treat some nasty ammonia buildup after you have used the Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment to deep clean them first. Make sure to use common sense whenever considering the use of bleach and don't use frequently.
However, if you start to experience an "unclean" smell from your No Prep Soaker Pads (make sure you are always using enough detergent and a full wash cycle) you may add 1/8c of chlorine or oxygen bleach to your wash cycle every 4-6 weeks. Make sure to do an extra rinse after bleaching.
Good old sunshine is still the best stain remedy to remove stains from cloth diapers. Two hours laying a washed but still damp diaper in the sunshine will give you amazing results. Even laying in front of a window in the winter or on an overcast day will help reduce stains.
Remove as much of the solid material as possible at the time of the diaper change by rinsing with a cloth diaper sprayer, dunking in the toilet and flushing away, using toilet tissue, or consider using GroVia BioLiners to simplify this process.
We always advocate to use the recommended amount that your detergent directs on the back of the package. If you have hard water, you should add more than the recommended amount. You should also add more if you are using a large load setting on a top load washing machine, as there is a higher volume of water being used.
We do not recommend using homemade detergent on your diapers. The main reason is because the ingredients usually include Fels Naptha or another bar soap which can leave residue on your diapers. Another common ingredient is OxiClean which is another no-no for regular use on cloth diapers. Borax is caustic and should also be avoided. The concentrations in homemade detergents are not formulated for modern cloth diaper materials, making this risky for the new style of diapers that include elastics and TPU. Learn more
Any detergent that does not have a lot of plant oils, bleach, oxygen bleach or fabric softener is suggested for use. Visit our Laundry Info Page for more information.
If your detergent is doing it's job, you should not need to strip your diapers. If you have been using less than the recommended amount of detergent and your diapers are starting to smell or you are experiencing mineral build up, you may need to deep clean them to get the back to normal. Our Mighty Bubbles Laundry Treatment is a great treatment for deep cleaning cloth diapers. Then going forward, you would need to modify your wash routine to prevent future issues. For more information, please check out our recent blog post "Enough with the Stripping Already".
The AIO is an All In One cloth diaper, which means everything you need to cloth diaper your baby is included in one simple-to-use and extremely effective design. It has an absorbent certified organic cotton lining with a sewn-in insert. The insert has a detachable booster which helps with absorbency. The outer is a soft layer of water-resistant TPU that is solvent and formaldehyde-free. Learn more about the AIO
The Hybrid Shell system is a two-part system. The Shell outer is made of solvent- and formaldehyde-free water-resistant polyester TPU with a 100% polyester mesh lining. The Hybrid Shell can be combined with a flexible variety of absorbency options to fit any lifestyle, including GroVia cloth soaker pads, eco-friendly disposable BioSoakers, and prefold diapers. Learn more about the Hybrid
One of the best things about our GroVia Hybrid System is that there is a flexible suite of absorbency options. Choose from our Organic Cotton Soaker Pads, PreFolds and even our No-Prep Soaker Pads.
The GroVia Organic Cotton Soaker Pad is the only hybrid choice on the market that exclusively uses certified organic cotton as the absorbent layer. The No-Prep Soaker Pad combines four layers of thirsty microfiber terry topped with microfleece and ultra-soft leg gussets. Both options are very similar in absorbency and are backed with our proprietary TPU material, which typically allows our Shells to be worn multiple times between washes. Both options also use beefy YKK snaps for integration with our Hybrid Shells, an approach unique to GroVia's Hybrid system.
Absolutely! We have specific GroVia Newborn sized AIO diapers for babies with a weight range of 5-12+lbs. Our GroVia Hybrid System ranges from 8-30+ lbs., and our GroVia AIOs and O.N.E.s range from 10-35+ lbs. These ranges are dependent on the body shape of your baby. Learn more about the Newborn AIO
Mighty Bubbles is a laundry treatment specifically formulated to deep clean and remove build up of ammonia and minerals in the diapers. Mighty Bubbles is not intended to replace your regular detergent.
Organic Cotton fiber is a natural fiber derived from cotton plants that are grown under organic rather than "industrial cotton" conditions. Synthetic fibers are a wide variety of man-made products that are created through a chemical process, often using petroleum as a base ingredient. Natural fabrics tend to allow the skin to breathe and are found by many parents to be healthier for baby’s skin. Organic cotton has the added benefit of having no residual pesticides or chemicals from the production process. Cotton is comparatively less durable than synthetic fiber.
Discontinue use while you are treating the infection. We have had many customers successfully cut off ¼ inch of the Magic Stick and continue to use once the baby is clear of the infection. Baby's skin should be clear for 24-48 hours before re-introducing the Magic Stick.
The rise snaps can be adjusted by snapping all the way down for an infant size, middle rise snapped for pre-toddler and unsnapped for older toddler. Body shape will play a huge role in determining the right size for your baby. You should only be able to slide one finger between the baby’s skin and the elastic opening at the leg once the diaper is on. If there is more room than that, you'll most likely experience more leaks.
There are five layers of Certified Organic Cotton that comprise the GroVia Organic Cotton Soaker Pads, so they can take longer to dry. To speed up the drying process, you can turn them inside out to have the cotton facing outside and the waterproof TPU inside. You can also try adding a dry bath towel or 2 to help absorb moisture and assist with the tumbling action, which will help them to dry faster.
No, the GroVia BioLiner is not an absorbent layer. They are designed to allow moisture to pass through to the cloth diaper while keeping your baby’s skin dry. They also keep solids contained for easy clean-up.
There are essentially four reasons a cloth diaper may leak:
Prepping not completed - Make sure you have properly prepped your diapers with 5-6 hot washes with detergent, partially drying in a dryer between each wash. It will take up to 10 washes for diapers to become fully absorbent.Baby is out-wetting the diaper - If baby is saturating the diaper, you need to either add more absorbency or change more often. Our Organic Cotton Booster and Stay Dry Booster are good options for adding more absorbency for daytime. GroVia Prefolds, tri-folded and laid on top of or in between the two layers of the soaker pad works best for naps and night time for heavy wetters. Absorbent layers are repelling water - Check your detergent to make sure it does not contain any plant oils. Also ensure that any diaper balms you are using do not contain any petroleum products. If you have either of these issues, you simply need to wash the diapers in original blue Dawn dish soap to remove the oil build up. Also check your detergent dosing. Under-dosing your wash loads can result in mineral build-up and stinky diapers. Improper fit - Make sure the rise setting is set for your baby’s body type and size. A good fit test is once the diaper is on your baby, you should be able to slide just one finger between the baby’s leg and the elastic. Any more room than that may cause leakage.
Regular maintenance is needed to keep the hook/loop in good repair. Use a pin or an old toothbrush to keep the aplix clear of lint and threads. A sweater shaver may be used to remove excess pilling on the loop fabric. Repeated flattening of the tab out of the wash prevents the aplix from curling edges which become less sticky. Washing with like fabrics (polyester) rather than high fiber content absorbencies will keep the hook/loop in better condition. Non-HE top load washer with an agitator is also wearing on hook/loop and elastic. Washing on a gentle cycle works best. The manufacturing defect warranty does not cover general unsticking of the hook/loop after 180 days.
Always store your dirty cloth diapers in a dry pail. Do NOT soak your cloth diapers in a wet pail that has bleach or any other caustic solution in it. Make sure water has been squeezed out really well after spraying or dunking, diaper should not sit soaking wet in the dry pail. Consider propping the lid open so that air can circulate to reduce ammonia build-up (especially important during hot summer months).
The GroVia BioSoakers and BioDiapers are made with compostable and biodegradable ingredients. However, they are meant to be sent to a commercial composting service. Most home composts cannot support the volume of diapers used.
Only "cloth diaper safe" rash creams should be used. Avoid any rash cream that contains petroleum as an ingredient, unless you are going to use a disposable while treating your baby’s diaper rash. Petroleum jelly will cause severe repelling on your diapers which will then need to be cleaned with original blue Dawn dish soap. Our GroVia Magic Stick is formulated especially for cloth diapers and works quite well for most families.
If your GroVia Hybrid Shell is past being covered by a warranty, you can replace the relaxed elastic by following this tutorial.
Diapers should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment and NOT in an air-tight container. Diapers should be pulled out and laundered at least once per year while in storage. We also recommend doing a Mighty Bubbles treatment on the diapers prior to storing them.
A good rule of thumb when purchasing pre-loved diapers is to first deep clean them a couple of times to make sure they are at full absorbency. Mighty Bubbles is a great option for deep cleaning, or RLR can also be used. Follow that up with a chlorine bleach wash to disinfect the cloth. Use 1/8 cup for a HE washer or 1/4 cup for a non-HE washer on warm, with an extra rinse. This practice will ensure the new diapers are clean and disinfected for your little one!
GroVia modern cloth diapers are designed and produced by The Natural Baby Company, a family-owned business committed to providing innovative natural parenting products. The Natural Baby Company is located in Bozeman, MT. Learn more about us
All product origins are listed on each individual product page at www.grovia.com. We have production in the U.S.A., Pakistan, and China. Our core cloth diaper products are manufactured according to strict organic certifications which also include a review of our fair trade/labor practices.
GroVia is always looking for great retail partners who are looking for new products that "sell themselves" due to their innovation and durability. Interested parties can apply by filling out our wholesale application accessed here: Retailer Application
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