1- How do I get her to use the washable pads after using the wee wee pads for so long?
We have always used washable.
2- Can she tear them up like the disposable ones?
I wouldn't think so. Ace will sometimes chew on the corner of his and they hold up great.
3- How often should I wash them?
I wash when I have 4 dirty. I have about 15 or so. Sometimes if I have a really busy week I 'll end up with 6 dirty. They wash well. I use a little bleach, tide, and downy. I wash on hot and hang to dry-they smell very fresh and clean afterwards
. (I cloth diapered my twins though too!
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4- When she poops can I just remove the poop and wipe that spot clean?
If it is not runny it should just pick right up.
5- How often should I replace them?
I haven't had to replace them-I guess when they get worn through.
6- WHERE CAN I GET THEM FROM???
I work in a nursing home as an admissions nurse. They have some they were getting rid of due to a new shipment and I got all of them free. They are cotton with a liner underneath. And good-sized too. You should be able to call any local nursing home (or ask where they got them) and tell them you would like some of there cotton incontinent bed pads and ask if they have any old ones they could sell you cheap. I don't want them too pretty or I would not like bleaching and making sure they are really clean.
Hope this helps!!