Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a cover with a Happy Heiny pocket diaper?
You do not need a cover with a Happy Heiny pocket diaper. You do
need one with our Happy Hempy and Heiny Huggers fitted diapers. We suggest
using Stacinator covers but any cover will work well.
Do I need to pre-wash any of the items?
Because there are several people touching our products before they
reach you, we do suggest that you prewash everything before use. The hemp
products are washed by our mill but because they contain natural oils we
suggest washing a few times prior to use. Unlike many fabrics, hemp becomes
more absorbent the more it’s washed. It takes roughly 8 washes before
all of the oils are removed and the hemp is fully absorbent. We do suggest
that you wash new hemp separately until it is fully primed. The oils can
cause repelling problems with fleece products
What works better - Prints or Solids?
This really depends on your child. We suggest solid diapers for overnight
use and for longer times in between changes. The prints are made of cotton
fabric so some people may experience wicking in the legs if the insert
is fully soaked. We suggest that you use your print diapers during the
day-time and change your child every 1 1/2-2 hours.
How often do I need to change the diapers?
Cloth diapers are not like disposables. You do have to change the
diapers every 1 1/2-2 hours during the day. During the night you will use
either a night-time diaper or you will add more stuffing to your pocket
diaper.
A very important thing to remember is that your diaper is only as
good as it’s stuffing. If you only use one insert and your child
is a heavy wetter, you may need to either change more often or add additional
stuffing.
How many diapers do I need?
Your newborn will need to be changed 10-12 times a day. After about
2-3 months your baby will need to be changed 6-10 times a day. You will
want to do laundry at least every 3 days if not sooner. You may use the
above guide to determine how many diapers per size to buy. You will need
one insert for each day time diaper and 2-3 inserts for each night-time
diaper.
Do I really need to add all those extras to my laundry?
No! Please do not add anything extra to your diaper laundry unless
you need to. The simpler the better. I always just throw my diapers in
the wash, add 1/4 cup of tide, and turn it on. When they are done I throw
them in the dryer. Then take them out and stuff. The easier the better.
How can I get stains out?
The sun is the best stain remover. Take your wet diaper and hang
to dry in the sun. If the stain is stubborn squirt it with a little lemon
juice and it should come right out after drying in the sun.
What about the dryer?
Everyone has their own comments regarding whether or not to dry cloth
diapers. We recommend that you dry your pocket diapers as often as you
want to. I personally dry mine on high with every wash. Drying your diapers
in the dryer will actually help to keep them functioning perfectly.
