Call for FAQs!

Dr.Loretta

At least 3 people like the idea of updating the CDing FAQs, so here's your chance to start the list! Here are some that I've seen lately, and if you want to add more, reply to this post. I'll either post them all to have everyone answer, or we'll vote on a top list to work on. Thanks!

I want to CD, where do I start?

Why did you decide to CD?

Do I have to use CD-specific detergent, or are there more standard brands I  can use?

What kinds of diaper rash cream are safe for CDs?

What can you tell me about wool?

How many CDs should I have?

What's the difference between the different types of CDs?

What's a good website to get CDs?

How do I wash my CDs? Is it different with an HE washer?

How do I strip my CDs?

lulu3061

I see these quite a bit:

 

Stink Issues (Ammonia, poo, musty, etc)

Cloth Wipes - Where to Buy/What to Use and How to Wash them

Cloth Wipe Solution - Recipes For

 

 

fotobird

CD'ing a newborn

Prefolds (I know it's really specific but it seems to be the most difficult and confusing for people on here, haha).

Oh, storing dirty CD'ers.

ked77

How do you clean off the poo?

Where do you store your dirty diapers?

RayRay007

What's the difference between the different types of CDs?

Good one, it took me forever to figure out the difference bw pockets, AIOs, and one-size pockets or AIOs.

How do I strip my CDs?

And, what is stripping?

Maybe add something about liners, inserts and doublers. What are their purposes, and what are the different kinds.

UTKD

What are CD nighttime options? 

horn_jm@hotmail.com

How many CDs should I have?

For this question - I think it's easy to scare people off from switching (especially those with older babies)... I was a bargain shopper with disposables, so the thought of investing in 24+ diapers later in the game almost scared me off.  I think 18 for an older baby is plenty.

g2mom2b

Cost difference between PF, AIO's etc. Which systems cost the most. 

I think a pro/con list of the different types 

mzcmba

Diaper Rash - how to tell if a rash is yeast, and what to do about it (bleach, GSE, etc.) how to tell if the rash is from wetness and what to do about it (fleece liners, baking soda baths, etc.)

kdello

How about the old favorites: how do I make fleece liners and where do I buy washing soda (and the alternate, is washing soda the same as baking soda)...

swimming47

Alternatives to MF inserts?

Stink issues 

HannaB

An abbreviation key

AIO

CD

MF

PUL

etc.

kdello

HannaB:

An abbreviation key

AIO

CD

MF

PUL

etc.

Sorry to hijack the thread here, but HannahB, is that The Don in the background of your siggy pic? If so, what a great spot for a wedding!

pixy_stix

Traveling and CDs

HannaB

kdello:

HannaB:

An abbreviation key

AIO

CD

MF

PUL

etc.

Sorry to hijack the thread here, but HannahB, is that The Don in the background of your siggy pic? If so, what a great spot for a wedding!

It is! And it was! Thanks.

/hijack

pixy_stix

Where to buy used diapers?