I've run out of laundry detergent

Aqui · I've run out of laundry detergent

I could've sworn I had another bottle. Trouble is they don't sell it in any of our local shops and I don't want to get a chemical one.

But I do have lots of crumbles of homemade soap. Can I use this on a wash? and how much?

Kathy

I've used soap bits by grinding in the grinder then mixing a little bicarb through it. It is foamy though so don't use too much, a tablesp should be enough. You'll also find your clothes come up just as clean without soap, there's always residue of soap left in clothes no matter how much rinsing gets done. Just rub any stains with soap first.

Aqui

tomorrow is nappy wash day. I don't much fancy rubbing those stains! can't remember if i have any bicarb. think i might add some citric acid too.

Libby

maybe now is a good time to start potty training!

Aqui

MIL keeps going on at me about that, but I just don't think he's ready yet. He won't sit on the potty without his nappy on. And I can't find pants small enough for him. He has a tiny botty. (I think he must've been swapped at birth!) These days they say 3 is a more appropriate age for boys. (but i'd be very happy to not have to do the nappy wash anymore!)

sparhawkiw

Ah, a boy, if you stick the potty in the corner with a good comic he might find it in his own good time... Laughing

As for appropriate age, polgara knows more about this as it was in her newspaper at the weekend there are problems occuring now at primary schools because they can't decide whos responsibility it is to change the nappies of 7 year olds Rolling Eyes

Aqui

7?! Do they even make nappies that big?

At least the washing powder concoction worked!

Jacky

Well you that big hurly burly soldier i.e. my DS who is 25 on Sunday, well as soon as the summer started in 86 (he was not even 2), off came his nappy, when ever was possible and he soon got the hang of it all, no pushing just guidance from me. Admittedly the potty had been part of his furniture since birth and from being able to sit, now and again he would be sat on it and when the timing was right, he got a big clap but to be honest he also know that sitting on the potty meant real one to one attention Wink

Any way by his 2nd birthday he was out of nappies day and night, I wasted two weeks of nappies by keep putting them on at night time, but lifting him at our bed time worked wonders Very Happy

So go for it, you never know Very Happy

polgara

I think that a lot of the problem is that children are no longer uncomfortable in soggy or smelly bottoms, so no incentive to use a potty. A bit of bribary & a lot of fuss about the potty sometimes work. Point out some nice clothes etc or a book as a reward. I seem to remember using the TV as a bribe, sit on po & watch a short programme.

Although it does not mean you Aqui, I sometimes think that some of the young mothers today do not realise that they have to actually teach children to use the potty.

Other articles in papers also point out other things that children should know before they go to school & how much time teachers & assitants waste teaching basic things.

Aqui

Well we had some nappy off time as he spent much of the time in the paddling pool. I told him to say when he needed a wee and I kept asking him if he wanted to go, but he always said "no", even when he was weeing!

OK, just to get everyone to stop naggin Smile

I'll buy him some pants and give it a go.

Jacky

Well done girl, you go for it, he will soon get use to the feeling Wink

sparhawkiw

Aqui

Libby

Aqui

I've been reading up on potty training again and all the advice confirms that he's not ready. Other than being the right age, he is not showing any of the signs that he is ready. So I've changed my mind. Sorry ladies!

polgara

I would still leave it out & visible so that he gets used to it. Cool

Kathy

That's what I did, just left the po out and the pants off. I also left the bathroom door open when I went so they would learn by example, if you know what I mean. I had to be careful in one house as the loo was opposite the front door! Embarassed

I didn't say anything or offer bribes, just let it come naturally.

Aqui

He often ends up in the bathroom with me when I go and will sometimes sit on his potty, which is kept under the sink. He'll get there when he's ready! I'm much of a "let it come naturally" type mum like Kathy says. We've always followed his lead with things and not really had a lot of bother from the big milestones.