Diaper Swappers

leobaby04 · 06-14-2007, 08:37 AM

I am going to try this, but I'm a little nervous. Is there anyone out there with experience to tell me what you did? Is there a particular kind of conditioner to use? How much? How long?

TIA!!!

Lisa-Rachelle · 06-14-2007, 08:48 AM

Well, I had an "accident" with wool and conditioner that actually ended up being pretty great!
I have a peace fleece soaker that DD wore when she was much younger. It got poo on it one day, so I was soaking it in cool water in the sink. I was on the phone and went to put what I THOUGHT was Johnsons baby shampoo in the water, but it was actually Johnsons KIDS conditioner. I squirted a ton in, and when I started swishing the water and didnt see any suds, I suddenly figured out what I'd done. I cried. I thought I had for sure ruined my cute rainbow soaker.

My husband rescued it from the sink about 10 minutes later, rung it out and laid it flat on our vanity counter. He said "dont freak out...lets just see what happens".

I couldnt believe it when it dried and was SUPER soft! We ended up using it for 2 more months before she outgrew it, and to spite the conditioner incident, it stayed bulletproof!

So, I'd say Johnsons Kids Conditioner is safe (LOL).

leobaby04 · 06-14-2007, 09:40 AM

thanks, Lisa

anyone else?

havanadaydreamin · 06-14-2007, 09:59 AM

I have soaked mine in my regular hair conditioner. I have 4 soakers/shorts made of peace fleece, so I have done this a few times. And I'm making another pair right now!

You just need to make sure that to dissolve the conditioner in really hot water and then add it to the water and then put your item in there. Let it soak overnight and then wash/lanolize as usual. I never measured out how much though.

Tasha · 06-14-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by havanadaydreamin

I have soaked mine in my regular hair conditioner. I have 4 soakers/shorts made of peace fleece, so I have done this a few times. And I'm making another pair right now!

You just need to make sure that to dissolve the conditioner in really hot water and then add it to the water and then put your item in there. Let it soak overnight and then wash/lanolize as usual. I never measured out how much though.

ITA. I just used cheap conditioner and they really soften up!

southernmom2three · 06-14-2007, 11:00 AM

Will the conditioner stretch out something that is a bit too snug?

**mama23boys** · 06-14-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by southernmom2three

Will the conditioner stretch out something that is a bit too snug?

i have used Sauve and Panteen(??) and both work great!

the conditoner wont strech it out..try streching it a bit when its dry adn drying.

leobaby04 · 06-14-2007, 07:56 PM

thanks, ladies

06-14-2007, 08:37 AM	#1
leobaby04 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sunny Florida Posts: 936 Ratings: 160 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Soaking Peace Fleece in conditioner? I am going to try this, but I'm a little nervous. Is there anyone out there with experience to tell me what you did? Is there a particular kind of conditioner to use? How much? How long? TIA!!! __________________ Sherri WAHM to Colleen 8/04 and Holly Marie 1/13/11 Seaside Threads at Etsy Stocking handsewn and knitted items

06-14-2007, 08:48 AM	#2
Lisa-Rachelle Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: west Tennessee Posts: 8,214 Ratings: 377 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Soaking Peace Fleece in conditioner? Well, I had an "accident" with wool and conditioner that actually ended up being pretty great! I have a peace fleece soaker that DD wore when she was much younger. It got poo on it one day, so I was soaking it in cool water in the sink. I was on the phone and went to put what I THOUGHT was Johnsons baby shampoo in the water, but it was actually Johnsons KIDS conditioner. I squirted a ton in, and when I started swishing the water and didnt see any suds, I suddenly figured out what I'd done. I cried. I thought I had for sure ruined my cute rainbow soaker. My husband rescued it from the sink about 10 minutes later, rung it out and laid it flat on our vanity counter. He said "dont freak out...lets just see what happens". I couldnt believe it when it dried and was SUPER soft! We ended up using it for 2 more months before she outgrew it, and to spite the conditioner incident, it stayed bulletproof! So, I'd say Johnsons Kids Conditioner is safe (LOL). __________________ Lisa Mom to G, E and S

06-14-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
leobaby04 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sunny Florida Posts: 936 Ratings: 160 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Soaking Peace Fleece in conditioner? thanks, Lisa anyone else? __________________ Sherri WAHM to Colleen 8/04 and Holly Marie 1/13/11 Seaside Threads at Etsy Stocking handsewn and knitted items

06-14-2007, 09:59 AM	#4
havanadaydreamin Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Searching for my lost shaker of salt..... Posts: 2,637 Ratings: 100 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Soaking Peace Fleece in conditioner? I have soaked mine in my regular hair conditioner. I have 4 soakers/shorts made of peace fleece, so I have done this a few times. And I'm making another pair right now! You just need to make sure that to dissolve the conditioner in really hot water and then add it to the water and then put your item in there. Let it soak overnight and then wash/lanolize as usual. I never measured out how much though. __________________ Joy-Mommy to Delaney & furbabies Kiwi (cat), Angel Oscar (July 1999-3/25/08), Boozer & Harmony(Boxers)

06-14-2007, 11:00 AM	#6
southernmom2three Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,519 Ratings: 163 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Soaking Peace Fleece in conditioner? Will the conditioner stretch out something that is a bit too snug? __________________ Nikki, Mom to Clay (10), Annika (8) and Eden (3)