Diaper rash from the CD's?

LaLaaaa · February 2011

My LO seems to have another diaper rash and I'm kind of surprised. I thought one of the benefits of CDing was less diaper rashes. Anyway, I read that adding a half cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle will get rid of any alkaline irritants clinging to the CD's. Has anyone tried this or know if it works?

Thanks!

Helix07 · February 2011

Does your DC have sensitive skin Does the detergent you use have enzymes in it? Those can cause rashes/blister type burns on their skin - especially if CD'ing.

GavinRonansMom · February 2011

What kind of CDs do you use? I know a lot of babies have a microfiber or suede allergy that is in the BGs and other diapers.

I never used vinegar, so I can't comment. GL

LaLaaaa · February 2011

Helix07:
Does your DC have sensitive skin Does the detergent you use have enzymes in it? Those can cause rashes/blister type burns on their skin - especially if CD'ing.

I'm using Purex Free and Clear. I'm not sure about the enzymes but I don't think so.

Hulahoop1234 · February 2011

I would bet on build up, whether it is detergent build up or ammonia burn. What kind of detergent are you using and what is your wash routine? A lot of people get detergent build up and need to add an extra rinse. Using a low sudsing detergent like RnG helps too.

What kind of CD's are you using? Some LO's skin cannot tolerate being wet constantly, so if you are using something like prefolds or fitteds with no stay-dry barrier, your LO's skin may not be able to tolerate it. In that case you can use a fleece liner and I would change as often as possible.

LaLaaaa · February 2011

GavinRonansMom:
What kind of CDs do you use? I know a lot of babies have a microfiber or suede allergy that is in the BGs and other diapers.
I never used vinegar, so I can't comment. GL

I'm using Fuzzibunz. I really hope that's not the case!

LaLaaaa · February 2011

Hulahoop1234:
I would bet on build up, whether it is detergent build up or ammonia burn. What kind of detergent are you using and what is your wash routine? A lot of people get detergent build up and need to add an extra rinse. Using a low sudsing detergent like RnG helps too.

I use Purex Free and Clear and I do a pre-wash, then wash, then an extra rinse. All in hot water. I also change her every 2-3 hours (except at night).

Hulahoop1234 · February 2011

lindsayluong12:
Hulahoop1234:
I would bet on build up, whether it is detergent build up or ammonia burn. What kind of detergent are you using and what is your wash routine? A lot of people get detergent build up and need to add an extra rinse. Using a low sudsing detergent like RnG helps too.
I use Purex Free and Clear and I do a pre-wash, then wash, then an extra rinse. All in hot water. I also change her every 2-3 hours (except at night).

I know it's so hard to nail things down when it seems like there are so many variables. IMO, the Purex might be the issue. I would try something like Rockin Green. Good luck mama!!!

omgtwinsfeb11 · February 2011

The instructions I received in my Jillian's Drawers NB trial specifically say to "NEVER" use Free & Clear detergents on CDs. I don't recall whether they offered an explanation, but I made note of that since it's what I normally use.

M&D06 · February 2011

I never used Purex f&c on our diapers but I tried it on ds's clothes at one point and he had a reaction to it. I've used regular Tide powder on his diapers without a reaction and have been using Rockin Green for about a month now. I love it..it's cut down on rinses and he's had no issues with it. Good luck!

LaLaaaa · February 2011

omgtwinsfeb11:
The instructions I received in my Jillian's Drawers NB trial specifically say to "NEVER" use Free & Clear detergents on CDs. I don't recall whether they offered an explanation, but I made note of that since it's what I normally use.

That's really interesting, I wonder why. Thanks!

LaLaaaa · February 2011

M&D06:
I never used Purex f&c on our diapers but I tried it on ds's clothes at one point and he had a reaction to it. I've used regular Tide powder on his diapers without a reaction and have been using Rockin Green for about a month now. I love it..it's cut down on rinses and he's had no issues with it. Good luck!

I think I may have to look into the RnG. Thanks for your response

LaLaaaa · February 2011

Hulahoop1234:
lindsayluong12:
Hulahoop1234:
I would bet on build up, whether it is detergent build up or ammonia burn. What kind of detergent are you using and what is your wash routine? A lot of people get detergent build up and need to add an extra rinse. Using a low sudsing detergent like RnG helps too.
I use Purex Free and Clear and I do a pre-wash, then wash, then an extra rinse. All in hot water. I also change her every 2-3 hours (except at night).
I know it's so hard to nail things down when it seems like there are so many variables. IMO, the Purex might be the issue. I would try something like Rockin Green. Good luck mama!!!

I think I'll have to give it a try, thank you!

momofmanyinthemitten · February 2011

lindsayluong12:
omgtwinsfeb11:
The instructions I received in my Jillian's Drawers NB trial specifically say to "NEVER" use Free & Clear detergents on CDs. I don't recall whether they offered an explanation, but I made note of that since it's what I normally use.
That's really interesting, I wonder why. Thanks!

The free and clear detergents supposedly cause build up on the diapers.

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