Yes, finally finally, I'm going to try cloth for night time. The easiest way for me to start seems to be this diaper from my supplier:
https://healthwick.ca/collections/washable-and-reusable-incontinence-items/products/rearz-super-snap-fitted-adult-diaperPricey enough but it won't break the bank at $49.99 Cdn, allowing me to try one for a start. Over time I can invest in more if it works out. I have simply got to the point where I know I need to
sometimes have overnight protection that doesn't leak. Paying $3+ a night for disposables seems like a huge waste especially when most of the time, I will awake dry. Compared to $90/month for disposables, I can afford a couple cloth/month. Washing should be manageable at this stage since I expect that it won't need it often.
My wife has suggested I get a plastic bucket from a hardware store to put them in when they need washing. I hope to find one that has a sealable lid to keep the odour down. Maybe someone has suggestions.
The referenced website says:
Quote:
Prewash in hot water with vinegar. Do not bleach. Machine dry until completely dry to allow for some natural shrinkage (approximately 10%) for the optimal fit.
I assume
after the "prewash" is the normal "machine wash" and then drying.
My next question is about size. My hips are about 38 inches but my waist is 36. The website lists sizes that overlap:
S: Fits 22"-36"
M: Fits 28"-44"
I expect there will be some shrinkage (they mention 10%), so I'm concerned about ordering small. I usually order Medium disposables.
So, now I feel like I'm starting my IC journey all over again.