This is probably a really dumb question re prewashing

krate24

So, if something needs to be prewashed multiple times, can I just wash it, then set the same cycle again, or does it need to be dried in between washing?

Also, if something isn't prewashed enough, is there something bad that will happen or is it just that it won't hold as much liquid as a properly prewashed diaper?

Ugh, for some reason prewashing totally confuses me and I feel like there are so many variables and different ideas about it.

For the record, I'm doing a trial, so I have BG 4.0, FuzziBunz One-Size and Perfect Size, Flip, some Bamboo fitteds and a Thirsties cover.  And I have an HE front-loader.  Feel free to give me any assistance.

ETA: Oh, and I'm using Rocking Green detergent.

Nikki1007

they need to be dried in between.  nothing bad will happen, they just won't reach full absorbancy until they are washed and dried 5-6 times. Of all those you mentioned the only ones that need to be prepped are the bamboo fitteds.  everything else just needs one wash and dry.

krate24

Nikki1007:

they need to be dried in between.  nothing bad will happen, they just won't reach full absorbancy until they are washed and dried 5-6 times. Of all those you mentioned the only ones that need to be prepped are the bamboo fitteds.  everything else just needs one wash and dry.

Ah, cool.  Thank you!

blissfully_caffeinated

Nikki1007:

they need to be dried in between.  nothing bad will happen, they just won't reach full absorbancy until they are washed and dried 5-6 times. Of all those you mentioned the only ones that need to be prepped are the bamboo fitteds.  everything else just needs one wash and dry.

Yep. I almost never prep things fully. I'm too lazy and don't like to use all that water. I just wash them a couple times and dry. Then I don't fully count on them to be as absorbent as they should be until I've used them (and washed them) several more times. I've never had them leak because I didn't prep enough - they just weren't as absorbent.