
Dallas was kind enough to send me some of her handmade detergent and wipe bits to test out.
Cloth Diaper Detergent:
Ingredients: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Oxygen Cleaner, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Borate, Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (optional)
I tried the fragrance "Sweet Pea."
My experience with it:I used this detergent with several different materials. I own microfiber, cotton, hemp and bamboo diapers. My son is still exclusively breastfed and I throw the soiled diaper right into the wash without rinsing. I have a top loader. I have been using this detergent for a couple weeks now and have not had any build up. My diapers have had very minimal staining. I wash my diapers every other day and rinse with cold water twice. The detergent dissolved in the water fast and I didn't see any clumping.
What do I ♥ about it?
First of all, I love that it is natural and safe. Secondly, I love how white and clean the diapers are after using this detergent. I was also pleasantly surprised by the smell. I usually don't like fragrances but this was light and sweet. It was not overpowering and the diapers did not come out of the wash smelling like it, so I knew that no residue was left on them.
What would I change?
I wouldn't change the recipe but a scoop specifically for the detergent would be handy. :)
Wipe Bits:
Ingredients: Goats Milk Soap, Aloe, Vitamin E, Acetic Acid, Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil(optional)
I tried the Essential Oil "Tea Tree."
My experience with them:I keep my wipes dry and spray them with the solution when I need them. That way I am able to keep them fresh and don't have to worry about mold or bacteria. I use mostly one layer baby wash cloths as wipes. The bottle of solution lasts me about a day. The bottle I have is 8 oz. Dallas recommends about 2-3 bits per 8 oz. of water. I have found it to work very well with as little as 1-2. It is very easy to make the solution and the bits melt fast. Every night I fill the bottle with hot water, put in a bit and shake. The bits are gone is less than 30 seconds. Then it is ready to go! I store the unused wipe bits in the fridge so they wont melt.
I use a peri bottle like this that I got from the hospital.
It works perfect for making and spraying the wipe solution. You should be able to get a bottle like this at your local drug store/pharmacy. The wipe bit fits right into the small opening at the top.
The shapes are so cute and the smell is wonderful. I love tea tree oil as it is but the goats milk soap adds a sweetness to it. I take a whiff of the open container each time I take one out. I love how simple it is to make my wipe solution. I love that these are natural and safe. Vallon has not had any problems with it.
What would I change?
Nothing. These are great!
What do I think overall?
Little Love Buns has some great products and great scents. The products are pretty affordable too. I love to buy handmade items and I think it is awesome to see such great products come from a hard working mom! Dallas has been very helpful.
Here are just a few of the fun scents available: Strawberry Watermelon, Sweet Pea, Pink Sugar, Cucumber Melon, Cherry Almond and Peach Mango
BUY SOME!
Check out Little Love Buns. You can get a small bag of detergent (48/96) for $9.50 and 50 wipe bits for $5.75. With $6 shipping it is just over $21 and it will provide you with enough to last a month or more. You can also find wipes and wet bags! Nursing pads coming soon.
WIN SOME!
Come back for the Fluffy Butts Giveaway Hop, June 4-15, for a chance to win a fluffy prize pack including a bag of small detergent and wipe bits from Little Love Buns! Open to the US & CAN.
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