Ready to prep

NBGordon

Okay, so I'm about ready to start prepping my newborn stash and wanted to ensure I do this correctly.

I have:
12 prefolds
20 Kawaii Green Babies (with 40 bamboo inserts)
3 Bumpkins pockets (with 3 inserts)
6 Covers

Should I wash everything together 5 times (except for the covers only once)? Or should I first wash just the prefolds and inserts and then add the Kawaii & Bumpkins pocket diapers for 4 washes? I have read that you don't want to wash the synthetic with the natural materials the first time so thought separating them might be the best option.

Also, I have an LG FL HE washer. Any special considerations for prepping with an HE washer?

Will warm wash/ cold rinse be best? And should I add soap for each wash or just the first one?

Lots of questions I know, I just don't want to screw it up.

Thanks so much for your help!

mrshudson618

the prefolds, and maybe the bamboo inserst are all that you need to wash a lot. everything else only needs to be washed once.

Brandiewine11

Wash the prefolds and bamboo inserts together several times, then throw in the pockets/covers on the last wash. I used a hot wash. I used a little detergent for the first 2 washes, but not after that. You'll want to dry the prefolds and bamboo inserts in the dryer a couple of times as well.

No need to do anything special for prepping with an HE washer.

TJ1979

You can also prep your prefolds and your bamboo inserts in with your next few loads of whites, towels, and sheets, if you aren't in a rush.  The pockets and covers could go in with those once too.

NBGordon

great, thanks!