Newbie question- doublers

shannoncorrin

I just received my dipes today! I apologize for the FTM questions, but I couldn't figure out how to search on mobile.

1. Can I use any non microfiber insert as a doubler with any AIO, AI2, or pocket as long as it fits and doesn't stick out? It doesn't have to snap in or go in a pocket right?

2. Can I use a prefold as a doubler for an AIO, AI2, or pocket? How would you fold it?

3. I have an HE washer. One brand of dipe recommend doing a cold wash first with no detergent, followed by an hot wash with extra rinse. Another brand said do cold wash first with detergent followed by a hot wash no detergent. Is one way better? I'm using rockin green. Do I put it right in the drum?

Thanks!

freezorburn

1. There are many things you can use as doublers. You can even use MF for doublers. As long as MF doesn't touch baby's skin. For example, some pockets come with a NB inset and a OS insert. I have sometimes used both. 2. Yes you can, you would just fold it into thirds. 3. Do the first thing. I don't know why you would put detergent in the drum, unless there is something wrong with your detergent dispenser.

shannoncorrin

Thanks! My rockin green doesn't have instructions. I used 2-3 tbsp for a load with about 12 dipes. Does that sound reasonable?

unaveragejane

I have a FL and hard water. The RNG laundry guru told me to start with 1 tbsp of detergent for 10-15 diapers and see how that worked.

Danie007

With only 12 diapers in an HE machine I would only use 1-2 tbsp of Rocking Green. Powdered detergent didn't work in my dispenser, so I did just out it in the drum.

shannoncorrin

Good point! Thanks!