The DOWNSIDE to Microfiber Cloth Diapers (inserts)

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Awww 🥰 thank you Laina 💕💕

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I'm too excited for this series!!!! I've only been CD for 3 months now but its become my new hobby! Your videos are my favorite!

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[@JaysNest]

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[@isabelh4175]

I keep my microfiber inserts as dusting rags. They are my go to with major spills!

[@sadieschwab7699]

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[@Spooky_boo22]

I absolutely love my cloth EEZ inserts with bamboo cotton

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[@gabriellemanier2223]

I'm new to CD. I'm ordering my stash now. I have been researching Microfiber more because I can't stand that all the pocket diapers I want come with microfiber! The cons outweigh the pros for me. The pocket diapers are so expensive and then I have to buy additional inserts that are cotton or another fabric. So I'm trying to figure out what to do. Maybe not go with those pocket diapers at all.

[@maiantonio9122]

Microfiber is the worst. It almost turned me away from cloth diapering & it's not eco-friendly. I wish companies would stop selling microfiber inserts unless it comes with a natural insert to help with absorption because it really does ruin someone's first experience with cloth diapers for sure.

[@clarissabernice]

And here I am with 2 microfiber inserts per pocket diaper lol. They should give us options on what to send, I'd pay a bit more for a hemp or bamboo one . Idk what to do with all of these

[@kellie5138]

@@clarissabernice you can use the microfiber as mop pads or cleaning rags. I started cloth about a month ago and within 2 weeks I was ready to throw the towel in and forget it all because of MF. So happy I was able to try bamboo & hemp when I did lol. MF literally broke my portable washer trying to rinse the detergent out of the MF. It was insane! They're now in my stack of steam mop pads.

[@Utriedit215]

Not everybody cares about whether or not is eco-friendly some people just want to know if it works because diesel be used in case of an emergency

[@Utriedit215]

@@kellie5138 I have a portable washing machine how did you almost break it just washing microfiber?

[@jessicapearson9479]

Never put your microfiber in any washing machine!! They Need to be hand washed! You have to squeeze out all the liquid and rinse and ring out by hand at least 3 times. You also should not use laundry detergent on them. Dawn dish soap is safe and you do not need to use very much at all.

[@lizabethmccool2990]

I’ve been using MF doubled with fst for 2 years. Works for us just fine.

[@kelliw5571]

The microfiber inserts could be used for cleaning up spills around the house or in the car.

[@JaysNest]

They’re amazing for cleaning mirrors and windows!

[@JP-rf7cu]

Exactly, it can be perfect for bona mob as pads.

[@jaelmommaj8735]

I have had microfiber work in the past but now I hate it and got rid of pretty much all of it. I didnt truly get rid of them, they became grease rags and spill soakers. I do like my AIO newborn microfiber diapers. I love my hemp my mom made and my bamboo.

[@jaelmommaj8735]

Although my fav AIO are the bamboo ones, they are soooo soft.

[@itsmorgan1034]

I’ve been cloth diapering for a little over a month on my two youngest that are in diapers. My stash is mostly microfiber and it works for my newborn but I’m working on weeding it out of my stash because I just don’t like it it doesn’t work for my toddler at all I’ve been stuffing her pockets with receiving blankets and it works so much better.

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[@pixiemermaid]

Great video

[@Nytemothr]

My LO is 7 months. She has never had a rash! I have put the microfiber against her skin. I change her liner like 7-8 times a day. We use Burt’s Bees healing ointment every day and her skin is perfect. We have never used any diaper rash cream. She has never had a rash. We asked our doctor and she said what we are doing is fine. We have no leaks!! We have no odor lingering after the wash. We soak them under the sink in a bucket of Oxiclean. Then wash in hot water with detergent and all the water from the soak

[@JaysNest]

What brand microfiber? Some brands like best bottoms and grovia have a stay dry liner, on top. If you’re using healing ointment every day, then that’s the same as a rash cream…. It’s a rash preventative/barrier cream. So still a “diaper cream” Microfiber has a lot more cons than it does pros, but it does work for some people from birth to potty training with no issue. So I your routine ain’t broke then don’t fix it

[@Disneymommajess]

When you say you only use flats, do you use flour sack towels quite a bit? Or when you do use them, do you use them in combination with something else? Also, have you ever used the ikea burp cloths as flats to stuff inside pocket diapers??

[@JaysNest]

I don’t reach for flour sacks anymore. I do, however, reach for receiving blankets! I find receiving blankets to be more absorbent than flour sacks. I’ve actually never been to ikea lol. I don’t even know if there’s one near me, to be honest. Ive never seen them around. In my early journey I think I saw a video from Kim Rosas talking about them in a video.

[@JaysNest]

And sometimes I’ll use a Geffen or Thirsties hemp insert. My girls keep going in and out of being a heavy wetter. They currently don’t need any extra absorbency with their flats!

[@helenlivermore808]

Hello, I am a newbie at cloth diapering. I got all my supplies ready to go. Thirsties hemp inserts, bum genius 5.0, and some grovia prefolds, and also got some geffen inserts too. My daughter is 5 months old, and I was wondering how I stuff my diapers. I understand that hemp and bamboo dont absorb as quick as microfiber but can hold a lot. So is it ok to just put in one thirsties insert or do I have to put in two or do i put in the microfiber to soak quick on top of the thirsties to hold more? Or can I just skip the microfiber? I am very confused about this part. There is no video out there that explains how to use the insert. Like is there a sandwich combo without the microfiber I can do of different stuff (ie. A cotton prefold instead of the microfiber) or just one hemp insert ok to do?

[@janinedear-barlow]

Cotton instead. Shame no replied to you.

[@jessicapearson9479]

Mine have never stunk and I have never had compression or leaking issues. I do however make sure to change my son every hour or so and I do wash the diapers immediately or with in 3 hours of changing my son. I guess it could also depend on the quality of the inserts. But my favorite to use is flat diapers as inserts. However, I do like to use microfiber too. I am surprised to hear that people put the microfiber inserts against their child's bare skin!!! That is a huge NO, NO!!

[@michellebradd7937]

So what about kangacare rump-a-rooz? They are micro chamois will this irritate baby's bottom?

[@jessicapearson9479]

Only the inserts will irritate your baby. Though if you are worried you can use a cotton wicking flannel ontop to protect your babies but. Also, make sure to use baby powder that will help too.

[@oliviafeero8026]

Is micro fleece just as bad to be against babies skin? Due in January and most of my inserts are micro fleece on top with microfibre on the inside from GroVia. Should I keep them off baby’s skin?

[@JaysNest]

Micro fleece is good to go against the skin! It’s a great stay dry material

[@kriistiinbabii]

I can't stand touching Terry of any kind, microfiber or cotton towels. I can't wear Terry socks lol 😅 using microfiber inserts SCKS so I switched to padfolding flats and prefolds, even though microfiber works for my 2 year old

[@HaleysHomestead]

Ugh I hate microfiber. When my friends say they want to cloth diaper and they look for the cheapest option and it’s microfiber I always tell them not to! All of my friends who have started with microfiber either quit cloth or switched to cotton prefolds. I just really don’t understand why they’re sold, seems like more cons then anything.

[@JaysNest]

I absolutely agree! Microfiber has way more cons than pros. Deep down I wish that companies would stop selling it and use cotton instead. They’re also really bad for the environment since they shed into the water supply.

[@sadieschwab7699]

I think the fact that it cannot directly touch your child's skin is just that right there is wood but initially scared me off off and then you know 400 million more things

[@mrschrissyg.5955]

I gave up on cloth as of last night 😔 my daughter was born 8/5, I born some new born and Bumgenius AIO freetime. I had to change my daughter twice cause she leaked right thru, I’m to the point of selling all my Bumgenius cause I just give up!( I haven’t even used the Bumgenius yet as she still small but I just can’t deal with the leaking)

[@JaysNest]

Aww I’m sorry you gave up. Leaks are annoying! I’m not a fan of Aios or microfiber for that reason. Aios have limited absorbency and are expensive. And microfiber is prone to leaks and not great for heavy wetters. If you ever revisit cloth one day I highly recommend trying out a different system and trying natural fibers. It’s hard to gauge how much absorbency your baby will need but natural fibers are way more forgiving❤️

[@natalian1278]

hello! i just started cloth diapering my newborn and would love some help! i have all bum genius pocket diapers which come with microfiber inserts. i was told if i wash in washer the poop (my baby is breast fed) will wash right off. however the poop is already staining the inserts .. any advice on why this is happening and how to get the poop stains out? i know you recommend flats in pockets what brand flats do you recommend and any advice as to what i can do for my already large microfiber insert stash? please help!

[@janinedear-barlow]

Stick out in the sun after washing.

[@Lov3buG22]

I have a question, since we have nicer days I've been rinsing my diapers under water and put them put to dry in out shower or outside. It works nice and keeps the "urine" what should I do when it get cold?

[@lizabethmccool2990]

You can do the same thing but inside. Or just don’t rinse them unless they are non-EbF poo.

[@jessicapearson9479]

You should really wash your inserts and diapers not just rinse them. And if you have a heater hang them near that or what I do is put them in a spin dryer to get all water out then hang right above the bathroom baseboard heater. They are completely dry in an hour to hour and a half.

[@andreitatucrees]

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[@belenvaqueiro3612]

Can't stand the feel of microfiber and the main reason I DO NOT use it in diapers is that it's just plastic fabric 😷 so yuk! Will always use natural fibers for my diapers!

[@sadieschwab7699]

What isn't a down side... I mean besides price.

[@gladysmartin3824]

So you use a flat instead of the microfiber?

[@JaysNest]

Yes! Instead of microfiber I use flats and Prefolds

[@gladysmartin3824]

Jay's Nest I watch you from France: very interesting videos!

[@kyndalburton8203]

I keep commenting, butttttt.... I strictly use cotton (repurposed t shirts) I didn't want anything unnatural against my daughters' skin.

[@catlynlapekes5779]

Can you share how ♡

[@MaggieReid97]

Such an awesome idea for a series! I personally love microfibre 😂 I’ve never had stink, discolouration or loss of absorbency and I love that it doesn’t deteriorate over time like cotton or hemp does (because lately all of my natural fibre diapers have been coming apart and growing holes). I feel like everyone in the community hates it but it works well for us 🤷🏼‍♀️ Definitely agree with outgrowing the absorbency though but that does tends to happen with most inserts in my experience. You can just double it up with a natural fibre insert or two and it’s perfect 👌🏻

[@lizabethmccool2990]

Same! We use Alva MF and they work just fine with a trifolded fst on top.

[@natalian1278]

Maggie Reid any advice on getting poop stains out of microfiber inserts? i just started cloth diapering my newborn and she’s only breastfed but for some reason the poop stains the inserts and ive washed them 3x no luck getting yellow color out

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@natalian1278 sun them

[@jessicapearson9479]

Use dawn dish soap to get poop stains out and make sure to wash by hand and rinse and ring out at least 3 time then hang out in the hot sun til at least an hour to two hours after it is completely dry. The sun will bleach it. Though if you have really really bad stains nothing will work no matter what material you are using.

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[@Tier1Rabbit]

Microfiber feels funny. I can't stand touching it. I melted one in my dryer and it's smelled so bad and was black and hard. I didn't know till that happen that it was made from plastic!!!! Big NO NO for me!

[@lizabethmccool2990]

Nick Thomm you might want to get your dryer checked if it can get hot enough to burn a MF insert it can potentially destroy pul

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Rei Anne Roa yes I am 😊

[@reianneroa5912]

I am a filipina too. I lived in the Philippines & I've been watching your video's since i was pregnant. Now My baby is almost 7months hihi been using cloth diapers since he's 5months. But only daytime. I use disposable during night. Can't find a nice cloth diaper here in Philippines 😭

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