Biodegradable inserts & composting?

[DarlingMe]

Anyone do this? We have disposable biodegradable inserts. The manufacturer suggests composting them. We have a garden. Just wondered if this is a good idea? Im still deciding if it is strange to use LO excrement for food! I usually use mushroom compost, not manure so it just seems a bit odd.

 

[LittlePants]

You can compost ones which are just wet, but not dirty ones. They make great compost!

 

[DarlingMe]

It didn't say that on their site. If that is the case then it is pointless! LO goes with every diaper change. In 6 weeks I have only changed a handful of them that are only wet. I think something is wrong if he doesn't go for a few hours!

Thanks for the response!

 

[Rachel_C]

Your LO will probably start pooing less as he gets older. If he's just doing little BF poos, I would be tempted to wipe off what you can or even give the insert a little rinse and compost it anyway. You could always use the compost made from them just for non-edible plants. Could I ask why you're using disposable inserts though? Could you not switch to full cloth?

 

[DarlingMe]

Just trying things out. Just started with the cloth & we have some "hybrid" cloths we bought. I bought then originally for my our parents the couple times a month we might have to leave him for work. I have the cloth inserts too just haven't pre-washed them yet. They were like the first things we bought I don't know why I never washed them!
I have some regular covers and prefolds that I might try today. Basically just seeing what works for us.