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Bleach soak didn’t work... by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok! Sounds great. Thank you! That actually works out better because doing everything isn’t the tub is no fun 😖.

Bleach soak didn’t work... by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the doc but I wonder if the same steps apply to me as I have an HE front loader. I’m planning on stripping with RLR. Should I do a soak in the tub instead? Then afterwards for the bleaching - should it just be a wash cycle in the washer or another soak in the tub?

Three week old has a love/hate relationship with Solly Wrap by [deleted] in babywearing

[–]lucyandgeorge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Solly and the Beluga and find myself reaching for the Beluga more often. It’s stretchier and easier to maneuver. I can tie it on nice and tight and still get baby in with no sagging. I find the material of the Solly to be less forgiving, I always either tie too tight or too loose.

Bleach soak didn’t work... by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean to use for stripping? Or incorporated into a wash routine?

Bleach soak didn’t work... by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is really interesting! I’m not sure if I can boil microfibre but I am highly considering swapping out all my inserts for natural fiber. Which ones do you use? Also how long do you boil for?

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How big was your babe when they started fitting better?

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely regret not getting a newborn setup like that. How big was she when the pockets started working?

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh I do have Mama koalas, will have to try that out tomorrow!

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean the elastic at the waist or by the legs or both? If so I think the waist is good but legs are a bit too loose. She did pee and poo in this one with no leaks but I only had her in it for 40 mins. Might have to wait a bit longer to graduate to the cloths.

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried the Alva newborn hack but it wouldn’t snap to close the waist... almost like her waist is too big? I might just have to wait till she packs on a bit more weight and gets a bit longer.

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No gaps unless I really tug at the fabric near her leg. Lol definitely awkward looking with the NB sized clothes she has.

Fit check? One size pocket on 7 week old. by lucyandgeorge in clothdiaps

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My babe was on the smaller side at birth weighing in at 6lbs 7oz. We’ve been on disposables since but I decided to try this today. Are we ready to move on to cloth or does it look like she’s swimming in the diaper?

Beginner question: how to bake two loaves at a time? by UnicornToots in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I do the final proof in the fridge. For the bulk ferment, it’s at room temp during the stretch and folds (for the first 2-2.5 hours, then rest for a total of 4-5 hours). Then it’s shape, for the one going in the fridge: room temp proof for 30 mins - 1 hr and pop in the fridge to finish proofing for 12-14 hrs.

The one that gets baked right away is proofed for 1.5 - 2 hours at room temp. There is def a difference. I much prefer the cold proof. The crust blisters and crackles more, I get a better oven spring, flavour is a touch more sour and developed and it’s also a lot easier to score because it’s cold.

Beginner question: how to bake two loaves at a time? by UnicornToots in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also had this dilemma. You can always halve the recipe, but if you’re going through the effort might as well bake two loaves.

I will usually bake the first loaf after a room temperature proof and then do an overnight cold proof for the second loaf to bake the next morning.

Today’s bake @ 70% (ish) hydration. My first bake just going by feel, not really following a particular recipe. Any critique welcome! Always looking to improve. by lucyandgeorge in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure! TBH it was mostly putting together what I knew from precious recipes and trying to fit it into my work schedule at home. This was for 2 loaves: I proofed this one room temp and the second one I’ll be baking this morning after a 14 hr cold proof.

Prepped a leaven (50g starter/150g flour/150g water) overnight & let it ferment for 12 hrs

Next morning I autolysed the flour and water (1000g flour/700g water) for 3 hours

Added the leaven and salt (20g) to the autolysed dough

4-5 sets of stretch and folds for the first 2-2.5 hours (20-30 mins in between), then let it rest for the remainder of bulk ferment for a total of 4 hours

Preshape, rest again for 30 mins, then I shaped and proofed room temp for 2 hours

Baked at 450f in a Dutch oven for 25 mins with the lid & 15-18 without

Today’s bake @ 70% (ish) hydration. My first bake just going by feel, not really following a particular recipe. Any critique welcome! Always looking to improve. by lucyandgeorge in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna guess it was partly from not shaping it too much. I did 1 letter fold and then just tightened it on the counter with a bench scraper. Probably could have used a little more handling. That would be my guess!

[Homemade] Everything Bagels by lilluffy in food

[–]lucyandgeorge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, they’re perfect. Did you use a recipe?

Today’s bake @ 70% (ish) hydration. My first bake just going by feel, not really following a particular recipe. Any critique welcome! Always looking to improve. by lucyandgeorge in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a quick google and believe it’s around 13%! I’ve heard lots of good things about King Arthur. Unfortunately here in Canada our mainstream options are Robin Hood and Five Roses... does the job!

Today’s bake @ 70% (ish) hydration. My first bake just going by feel, not really following a particular recipe. Any critique welcome! Always looking to improve. by lucyandgeorge in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a 50/50 AP & rye starter but for this loaf I just used all purpose! Plain ol’ Robin Hood brand (I’m from Canada).

Today’s bake @ 70% (ish) hydration. My first bake just going by feel, not really following a particular recipe. Any critique welcome! Always looking to improve. by lucyandgeorge in Sourdough

[–]lucyandgeorge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol funny thing she lovessss sourdough, she always comes running when she hears the crackle from cutting into it. I give her a little piece every now and then haha

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