What's in a Diaper

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Early this morning, after an exceptionally impressive diaper explosion, I put the sheets into the washing machine. Later when I went to switch the sheets to the dryer, I found some of that gel goo that is inside of disposable diapers. At first I thought that the force of the explosion had propelled some of the gel (or let's just be honest, an extra organ) out onto the sheets. But as I kept picking out more and more of it, I realized I had accidentally thrown a disposable diaper in the wash with the sheets. I had no memory of doing this, but then again I don't remember much in my sleep deprived haze.  I must have considered changing Little P's diaper in the wee hours during one of her let's-get-up-at-midnight-and-play episodes, but never got around to it. Anyway, I pulled the sheets, diaper, and lots of little gel fluffs out of the washer.

Which made me wonder what that fluff is. After Googling, it is sodium polyacrylate, a chemical found in most disposable diapers. Some people use washable diapers because they don't like their little baby's tush to be surrounded by this sodium polyacrylate. I might be interested in doing more research on this, after all, chemicals and babies don't sound like a good combo. However, Wayne has threatened to do absolutely no diaper changes if they are washable, so I will not be researching this chemical is any time soon.

I did take some photos for your viewing pleasure:



The fluff (above) and washed diaper (below)

Unfortunately, I was not able to get ALL of the fluff out of the sheets and washing machine. Since my fancy washing machine has a cleaning cycle, I decided to try it out. After reading the directions in the owner's manual, I learned something new: Apparently I'm supposed to clean my washing machine once a month. I am also supposed to wash out the detergent compartment twice a month. Twice a month! That is every other week. Who knew it took so much maintenance to keep your washing machine clean - so that it will keep your clothes clean.

So as it nears bedtime, I will make a note not to lose any diapers in the bed, and hope that the remaining fluff on my sheets doesn't itch too much. Sweet Dreams.

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