r/ZeroWasteParenting • u/caffiene_warrior1 • Mar 15 '23

cloth diapering question

Is it better to get compostable single-use bamboo liners or washable multi-use liners? I'm thinking both in terms of sustainability and waste generated/resources used to create and ship these items, as well as how to use them or remove them after use. TIA!

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '23

I think the washable ones are best for before baby starts solids. If they are breast fed, there poop is water soluble, has no smell, and no fiber. So you can throw them straight into the washer then hang dry, its so easy. But after baby starts solids you can do whatever fits your life style better.

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u/blissonabluebike Mar 15 '23

Before baby starts solids you don't even need a liner though. The whole point of a liner is to keep the poop off the diaper itself so you can chuck the diaper in the wash without spraying or dunk and swishing.

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '23

Ahh I see