Open Discussion Forum

  • 1.  Cloth Diapers

    Posted 06-08-2018 12:29 PM

    We have a family that uses cloth diapers with a note from doctor. Parents have provided a separate can from dirty diapers and bring them home each day. Parents would like to put a small box of baking soda at the bottom of can under the bag. The can is in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children. Thoughts on allowing the baking soda at the bottom??

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    Stacy Spector
    ECE Coordinator
    Shalom School
    Sacramento CA
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  • 2.  RE: Cloth Diapers

    Posted 06-09-2018 02:30 PM
    I don't see any reason why you shouldn't put baking soda at the bottom of the can.  Why not?

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    Sherrie Rose Mayle
    Director/Teacher
    Campbell Parents' Participation Preschool
    Campbell, CA
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  • 3.  RE: Cloth Diapers

    Posted 06-09-2018 03:13 PM
    I don't think it would be a problem. If it's under the bag where it's not visible to everyone else you should be good. I know that here in Arizona the health department usually doesn't go looking for things to cite you on if you are in compliance with everything.

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    Martha Martin
    Arizona PBS
    Tucson AZ
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  • 4.  RE: Cloth Diapers

    Posted 06-11-2018 09:12 AM
    It should be fine!  Our center is becoming certified as 'Asthma Friendly' and we were told to use baking soda in all our trash cans to help with odor absorption instead of using scented sprays that only cover up the smells.  I don't see how this would be any different.  

    Curious why they are in a can though--we've had a number of cloth diaper families through the years and they bring in a lined wet-bag that we hang out of reach but still near the changing table.  It made it easier for parents to take everything and the bag can be washed too.

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    Sharon Bligh
    Spencerport NY
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