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Are you struggling with rashes, leaks, smelly diapers, or all three? You may have detergent build-up in your laundry. Learn how to identify detergent build-up and how to solve the issue.

A perspective of the westernized view of cloth diapering from a mom who lives in Guam who is of Filipino descent. This post is her opinion on the accessibility of the online cloth diapering community.

How to clean your washing machine      Getting fresh, clean laundry from your washing machine requires an effective wash routine and regular machine maintenance. Even though it is your washing machine's job to clean your clothing, it is your job to clean your machine! Just like detergent and mineral build-up can cause your diapers to work ineffectively, so too can these cause your washing machine to clean ineffectively.      Most washing machines have a self cleaning mode and it is recommended to run this once a month to ensure that your washer is clear of any detergent or...

Over complicating your washing routine can create unnecessary stress. And cloth diapering should not be stressful. It is just another load of laundry. And laundry doesn't scare us, right? RIGHT!Take the time to adjust your wash routine with minor changes before making any major ones.

     One of the biggest questions to consider when building your cloth diaper stash is "How many diapers do I need?"       The number of diapers you should have will depend on the age of your baby and how often you want to do diaper laundry. A newborn baby will require more frequent changes than an older baby or toddler.  Number of changes per day x Days between washing = Total number of diapers needed      Every baby is different. Some babies pee a small amount frequently, and others pee more at one time, but less often....