Starting Solids & Cloth Diapers

steph20830

We got the go ahead from our pedi to start solids. So far we've only been doing a little rice ceral mixed wih her formula. Her poo hasn't changed so I haven't been spraying or anything, just been rinsing, washing, & rinsing. We are ready to start veggies this week...do I need to start spraying the diapers before tossing in the pail?  How will I know when I need to start this? TIA!

Tarta

Don't stress it too much mama! We didn't get a diaper sprayer until looong after DD had started solids. We scraped and flushed and did a wet pail (out of DD's reach) until we got the sprayer. Just look for her poo consistency to change. Just veggies aren't really a big deal. I think it's when you start adding in meat/protein that things can get hairier. You've got your sprayer ready, use your intuition. 

lageorgiapaperie

Get some disposable liners, they work great for when poops become more solid. Easy peasy!

Lennongirl

When DD's poo starting becoming more pasty and stinky, I knew it was time to spray - I didn't feel comfortable tossing it in the washer as is. 

GibsonGirl620

Trust me, you'll know.

We went into the peanut butter phase about 2 weeks into solids. That needed to be sprayed.  

Haley.Beth

lageorgiapaperie:

Get some disposable liners, they work great for when poops become more solid. Easy peasy!

This. I use biodegradable liners over my inserts, they're a sheet that I just lift away into the toilet and flush, and that takes care of the mess most of the time. Otherwise, I dunk, because I don't have a sprayer. It's not really that big of a deal, because dd started pooing less often when she started solids, and now she's to a reliable every other day, so I can tell when to use a liner!