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MNMum 08:33 PM 04-16-2013
How many of you supply cloth diapers for your dck? Do you use a diaper service, or wash yourself? Anyone in MN?
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youretooloud 08:48 PM 04-16-2013
I supply some, they supply some. The diaper services here are really expensive, it's so much cheaper to wash them myself.
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LoraJenkins 09:15 PM 04-16-2013
I have 2 in cloth right now. I offer the parents the choice of using my diapers (flats, prefolds and covers) which I launder here. 1 of my DCFs chose that option. The other sends their diapers every day and launder at home.
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clep 07:22 AM 04-17-2013
My parents who use cloth send a waterproof bag daily for me to put the dirty diapers in and they take them home to wash. I do not supply diapers.

I do not wash any of the children's clothes.
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Blackcat31 07:29 AM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by MNMum:
How many of you supply cloth diapers for your dck? Do you use a diaper service, or wash yourself? Anyone in MN?
I'm in MN and have a couple cloth diapered DCK's but the parents supply them and take care of the laundering.

We "used" to have a diaper service here but it was way before cloth diapering became popular again so they went out of business.

One of my DCM's said there is a cloth diapering Facebook page for MN parents to locate provider's who accept and/or provide cloth diapers.

I see Target has a line of cloth diapers now that are fairly inexpensive and cute!
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preschoolteacher 09:43 AM 04-17-2013
I'm in MN. I plan to offer it, but parents will provide and wash their own.
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youretooloud 09:52 AM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
One of my DCM's said there is a cloth diapering Facebook page for MN parents to locate provider's who accept and/or provide cloth diapers.

I see Target has a line of cloth diapers now that are fairly inexpensive and cute!
I've seen a lot of parents online who base their daycare provider choices on cloth diapers alone. That always astounds me. The parent will say "There are issues, but she's willing to use cloth diapers, so we stay there".
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MNMum 11:53 AM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by youretooloud:
I've seen a lot of parents online who base their daycare provider choices on cloth diapers alone. That always astounds me. The parent will say "There are issues, but she's willing to use cloth diapers, so we stay there".
Wow. Some parents priorities!
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melilley 11:57 AM 04-17-2013
I have a dcb in cloth diapers and it really isn't that much different than disposables, in fact I was a little nervous at first, but it's so easy! The parent supplies the diapers and a wet bag. I won't launder them here, plus I don't really have anywhere to rinse them besides the toilet if they should have a bm.
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EntropyControlSpecialist 12:00 PM 04-17-2013
I supply the cheapest option of cloth diapers for my DCK's IF they opt into the cloth diapering program ($.50/day). I broke down the costs for each parent of a diapered child to show how much money this saves them if they opt in. I use trifolded prefolds inside of a Thirsties cover. I don't change the cover unless poop gets on the gussets, I simply wipe it down in between changes.

I prefer other options as far as cloth diapering goes (like, all-in-ones or pockets) BUT since I am the one supplying and laundering daycare cloth diapers then I picked the easiest option for mass diapering.

Sunbabies and Alva diapers are really inexpensive options. Not FANTASTIC quality, but good inexpensive options for diapers. Not my preferred diapers but just throwing those brands out there in case you hadn't heard of them.
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youretooloud 12:27 PM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:

Sunbabies and Alva diapers are really inexpensive options. Not FANTASTIC quality, but good inexpensive options for diapers. Not my preferred diapers but just throwing those brands out there in case you hadn't heard of them.
I have the Alva diapers and the snaps are really hard to use. They are the cutest diapers i've seen in a long time, but I'm not thrilled with the snaps.
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MNMum 12:34 PM 04-17-2013
I've cloth diapered my last two babies, so I'm pretty familiar with the options. I'm due with #4 in July, so I have gotten back on the cloth diaper train! I did just discover the Alva baby diapers last night, and was amazed at the pricing. And their cute covers. I'm wondering if I should go with the aplix if the snaps are difficult to use. I suppose they would still have snaps for the sizing, though.

I currently supply diapers and I am so tired of filling my trash can with sposies. I'm not sure if laundering them myself is even an option. So I wondered if anyone in MN has gotten their licensor to agree to them being laundered by the daycare provider. I have a big enough stash, that I probably wouldn't even need to buy anything...
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youretooloud 01:15 PM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by MNMum:
I did just discover the Alva baby diapers last night, and was amazed at the pricing. And their cute covers. I'm wondering if I should go with the aplix if the snaps are difficult to use. .
If I were doing it again, i'd go for Aplix. But, for the price, it can't hurt to buy a few different types and see which ones you like.

The Spiderman one is adorable.
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Blackcat31 03:24 PM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by MNMum:
I've cloth diapered my last two babies, so I'm pretty familiar with the options. I'm due with #4 in July, so I have gotten back on the cloth diaper train! I did just discover the Alva baby diapers last night, and was amazed at the pricing. And their cute covers. I'm wondering if I should go with the aplix if the snaps are difficult to use. I suppose they would still have snaps for the sizing, though.

I currently supply diapers and I am so tired of filling my trash can with sposies. I'm not sure if laundering them myself is even an option. So I wondered if anyone in MN has gotten their licensor to agree to them being laundered by the daycare provider. I have a big enough stash, that I probably wouldn't even need to buy anything...
As far as I am aware, there is nothing in our licensing that prevents us from supplying cloth diapers AND laundering them.

The only thing I KNOW we can't do is rinse them in the sink where you wash hands but other than that, providing cloth diapers should be no different than supplying the bedding for the kids. We have to launder that ourselves.

I think it is a fantastic option for parents and I am willing to bet you get lots of inquiries simply because of that service. If I were just beginning this job rather than on the downward slide, I would absolutely be interested in supplying cloth diapers.

To me they are easier to manage and like you said, they don't fill my garbage can up.

If you don't have immediate access to your licensor, I can call mine tomorrow to double check. My licensor is fantastic......and answers her phone ALL the time.
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AmyKidsCo 05:46 PM 04-17-2013
In WI we can't dump or rinse diapers or soiled clothing - t all has to be bagged up and sent home. I don't know if they'd allow us to provide/launder diapers. I allow cloth but the parents have to provide/launder them. I don't want to have to worry about my detergent causing a rash or whatever.
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MNMum 07:49 PM 04-17-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
As far as I am aware, there is nothing in our licensing that prevents us from supplying cloth diapers AND laundering them.

The only thing I KNOW we can't do is rinse them in the sink where you wash hands but other than that, providing cloth diapers should be no different than supplying the bedding for the kids. We have to launder that ourselves.

I think it is a fantastic option for parents and I am willing to bet you get lots of inquiries simply because of that service. If I were just beginning this job rather than on the downward slide, I would absolutely be interested in supplying cloth diapers.

To me they are easier to manage and like you said, they don't fill my garbage can up.

If you don't have immediate access to your licensor, I can call mine tomorrow to double check. My licensor is fantastic......and answers her phone ALL the time.
I have an appt with my licensor next week. However, my gal does not necessarily see things in grey - everything's black and white with her. So I think she may give me a hard time. Unless there are already other's out there in MN doing this, and they've been given the go ahead. Kwim?
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Blackcat31 09:07 AM 04-18-2013
Originally Posted by MNMum:
I have an appt with my licensor next week. However, my gal does not necessarily see things in grey - everything's black and white with her. So I think she may give me a hard time. Unless there are already other's out there in MN doing this, and they've been given the go ahead. Kwim?
Here is what our regulations state about diapers

9502.0435 SANITATION AND HEALTH

Subp. 13. Diapers.

Children in diapers shall be kept clean and dry. The following sanitary procedures must be used to reduce the spread of communicable disease.

A. An adequate supply of clean diapers must be available for each child and stored in a clean place inaccessible to children. If cloth diapers are used, parents must provide a change of the outer plastic pants for each fecally soiled diaper change. Cloth diapers, except those supplied by a commercial diaper service, and plastic pants, if supplied by parents, must be labeled with the child's name.

B. Diapers and clothing must be changed when wet or soiled.

C. For disposable diapers, a covered diaper disposal container must be located in the diaper changing area and lined with a disposable plastic bag. The container must be emptied when full, and at least daily.

D. Diapering must not take place in a food preparation area. The diaper changing area must be covered with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface. If the surface is not disposable and is wet or soiled, it must be washed with soap and water to remove debris and then disinfected with a solution of at least two teaspoons of chlorine bleach to one quart of water. If the surface is not soiled with feces or urine, then it must be disinfected with the solution of chlorine bleach and water after each diapering.

E. Single service disposable wipes or freshly laundered cloths must be used for washing a soiled child. A child who has soiled or wet must be washed with a disposable wipe or a freshly laundered cloth before rediapering.

F. Cloth diapers, except those supplied by a commercial diaper service, plastic pants, and soiled clothing must be placed in the plastic bag after removal and sent home with the parent daily.


So I don't know for sure. It sounds like the cloth diapers MUST be sent home daily with the parent UNLESS supplied by a commercial diapering service.

This is one area that I bet each licensor will interpret individually. I think it is also a section of our rules/regs that may need to be updated/changed as more and more parents are opting to cloth diaper and more and more providers are not only supportive but willing to provide.

Keep me posted as to what your licensor says.
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Cradle2crayons 08:15 PM 04-18-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Here is what our regulations state about diapers

9502.0435 SANITATION AND HEALTH

Subp. 13. Diapers.

Children in diapers shall be kept clean and dry. The following sanitary procedures must be used to reduce the spread of communicable disease.

A. An adequate supply of clean diapers must be available for each child and stored in a clean place inaccessible to children. If cloth diapers are used, parents must provide a change of the outer plastic pants for each fecally soiled diaper change. Cloth diapers, except those supplied by a commercial diaper service, and plastic pants, if supplied by parents, must be labeled with the child's name.

B. Diapers and clothing must be changed when wet or soiled.

C. For disposable diapers, a covered diaper disposal container must be located in the diaper changing area and lined with a disposable plastic bag. The container must be emptied when full, and at least daily.

D. Diapering must not take place in a food preparation area. The diaper changing area must be covered with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface. If the surface is not disposable and is wet or soiled, it must be washed with soap and water to remove debris and then disinfected with a solution of at least two teaspoons of chlorine bleach to one quart of water. If the surface is not soiled with feces or urine, then it must be disinfected with the solution of chlorine bleach and water after each diapering.

E. Single service disposable wipes or freshly laundered cloths must be used for washing a soiled child. A child who has soiled or wet must be washed with a disposable wipe or a freshly laundered cloth before rediapering.

F. Cloth diapers, except those supplied by a commercial diaper service, plastic pants, and soiled clothing must be placed in the plastic bag after removal and sent home with the parent daily.


So I don't know for sure. It sounds like the cloth diapers MUST be sent home daily with the parent UNLESS supplied by a commercial diapering service.

This is one area that I bet each licensor will interpret individually. I think it is also a section of our rules/regs that may need to be updated/changed as more and more parents are opting to cloth diaper and more and more providers are not only supportive but willing to provide.

Keep me posted as to what your licensor says.


INTERESTING.. I sure do understand where people in different states get confused!! First it says parents HAVE to provide the plastic outer thing for after every fecal change.. then later says IF PARENTS PROVIDE IT, PUT THEIR NAME ON IT!!

Also noticed it says that babies have to be wiped after every pee in diapers too
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