CD help please..... So we are doing cloth for the first time with DD due any day. I bought new fst & used nb size covers…

You will want to rinse first, I started with the least amount of detergent in wash cycle and increased as needed. Don't use the short cycle on the wash, use regular cycle!

Thanks so much!!! I greatly appreciate all of the help!!! Now I just have to figure out how to wash them right when they're dirty, lol. Over to fluff love university I go!

Yup wash all together, BUT not the bamboo if it's new (assuming its second hand as well). If so, your fine to wash together but FYI if you buy bamboo or hemp brand new they cannot be washed with diapers until properly prepped.

Stripping is harsh on the diapers regardless of which way you do it so best to avoid unless need be. For your detergent amount, really just have to play with it until you find the right amount for your washer. Some gals use to line 5 of tide, I find they don't rinse clean so only use to line 3 myself

And yes, it's overwhelming and sometimes quite daunting but there are some amazing ladies in this group to help!

Okay, thanks so much ladies. From what the Moms I bought the second hand stuff from said they all had good wash routines, but I thought I was supposed to strip anyway. I'm so new to all of this that sometimes it overwhelms me. So, I just throw all of the one size diapers & inserts in together & wash on a hot cycle? I've already washed everything else. We use free & clear detergent, would I just use 1/4 of the normal amount?

I threw my FST's in for 2-3 washes prior to using them, but I don't think you have to.

I'll be honest I've bought a lot of used and never stripped... just a good wash first, but I'm lazy that way lol.

And fst only need washed once in my experience. Same with your wipes.

Why would you be stripping? Are they second hand? I would ask their washing routine, and honestly don't strip unless needed. Just wash in a hot cycle, that's what I did. Strip only if a problem, like they didn't have a good wash routine or you find leaks. If you can't use bleach grovia has stripping stuff but I think it's more expensive.

Cloth wipes, nothing special just always wash before using!