Care Guide

Washing and caring for your cloth nappies

Washing Guidelines: Before First Use

All natural fibres need prewashing a minimum of 3 times before use to achieve full absorbency. There is no need to dry between washes. Powder is only necessary for the first wash.

Any other fibres need prewashing once to remove any manufacturing residue.

Washing Guidelines: Normal

Nappies are fine to be washed at 40c – give them a blast at 60c once in a while to freshen them up.

Only use approx ¼ of the recommended amount of soap powder – any more will leave a residue build up which will make your nappies smell of ammonia (and can result in a sore bottom). Soapnuts are excellent for washing nappies with - no powder build up, and leaves them very soft.

DO NOT use fabric conditioner – it will leave a coating on the fibres and make them less absorbent.

Drying Advice

See the care label on the nappy/wrap for tumble drying advice, but remember that any high temperatures will give them a slightly shorter lifespan.
 

Try not to dry bamboo nappies on radiators all of the time — give them a break on the line, airer, or tumble dryer to give the fibres a chance to refluff

Softening Nappies

White vinegar in the wash will help soften the nappies and also help with any ammonia smell.

Dry pailing is the easiest method — just drop solid waste into the toilet, place the dirty nappy in a lidded bucket, and wash as usual (a prewash cycle helps). Adding a few drops of tea tree oil and lavender can help make it smell fresher.