What about the poop?

Did you ever think this would be a topic for conversation? It is important to note that it is EASY! Modern inventions (like flushable liners and the diaper sprayer) have taken the grossness factor out of this issue.

First of all, your baby will go through different stages as they grow. Poop tends to change with each stage.

Breastfed baby poop is water soluble. You do not need to remove it before washing.
Around 4-6 months of age, many babies start solids. At this point, stools transition to a thicker "peanut butter" consistency. For best results, this should be removed (as much as possible) from your diapers prior to washing.
Formula fed and older babies typically have firmer stools. This should also be removed from your diapers prior to washing.

The solutions below are what we commonly recommend to families. We have many families who love the diaper sprayers and many others who swear by the flushable liners. We recommend that you evaluate the options and choose the one that you will actually use.

Shake firmer stools off of the diaper into the toilet (no spray or liner required). If it is sticky--I recommend downgrading an old spatula to the bathroom.
Flushable diaper liners laid inside the diaper allow poop to be easily removed from the diaper. Just peel the biodegradable liner out of the diaper and flush the mess away.
Diaper sprayers are another fantastic solution. This handy little device attaches to the plumbing behind your toilet and allows you to easily spray the mess off. The small holes and concentrated spray allows the Minishower to do a better job cleaning diapers off than any other sprayer available. The Minishower does double duty during potty training as it cleans out potty chairs. The adjustable spray can also be used for feminine hygiene during the postpartum period.
In a pinch, good old fashioned dunking will get the job done.

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	What About the Poop? Did you ever think this would be a topic for conversation? It is important to note that it is EASY! Modern inventions (like flushable liners and the diaper sprayer) have taken the grossness factor out of this issue. First of all, your baby will go through different stages as they grow. Poop tends to change with each stage. Breastfed baby poop is water soluble. You do not need to remove it before washing. Around 4-6 months of age, many babies start solids. At this point, stools transition to a thicker "peanut butter" consistency. For best results, this should be removed (as much as possible) from your diapers prior to washing. Formula fed and older babies typically have firmer stools. This should also be removed from your diapers prior to washing. The solutions below are what we commonly recommend to families. We have many families who love the diaper sprayers and many others who swear by the flushable liners. We recommend that you evaluate the options and choose the one that you will actually use. Shake firmer stools off of the diaper into the toilet (no spray or liner required). If it is sticky--I recommend downgrading an old spatula to the bathroom. Flushable diaper liners laid inside the diaper allow poop to be easily removed from the diaper. Just peel the biodegradable liner out of the diaper and flush the mess away. Diaper sprayers are another fantastic solution. This handy little device attaches to the plumbing behind your toilet and allows you to easily spray the mess off. The small holes and concentrated spray allows the Minishower to do a better job cleaning diapers off than any other sprayer available. The Minishower does double duty during potty training as it cleans out potty chairs. The adjustable spray can also be used for feminine hygiene during the postpartum period. In a pinch, good old fashioned dunking will get the job done.

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What About the Poop?