WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Dispose of any solid poo by flushing down the toilet, then give the nappy a quick rinse under the tap
• Newborn/breastfed poo is water soluble, so the nappies can just be run through a rinse cycle in the machine prior to washing them
• A nappy liner (disposable or reusable) can also used to help with a faster clean up of soiled nappies and to reduce nappy staining
• Store in a dry nappy bucket or a wet bag

Washing nappies

Pre-rinse

• Give the nappy a quick rinse in fresh water as soon as it comes off baby, and before it is dry-pailed
• Once you have enough nappies for a wash (usually every 1-2 days), put the nappies through a warm pre-wash (rinse cycle) in the machine - this gets rid of any excess soiling and urine
• Warm water is recommended for this process as it helps to loosen the fibres of the fabric and release the soiling - avoid hot water, as this will contribute to setting of any stains  

• After the pre-wash (rinse cycle) has finished, the nappies should remain in the machine and be put through a normal/long wash cycle up to 60°C
• Wash with a good cleaning washing detergent, using the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer, for your load size and water level
• It is important to wash the nappies on a long cycle as prolonged exposure to water, heat, detergent and agitation is the best method for getting the nappies thoroughly cleaned
• Wash nappies every other day to avoid deterioration of the nappy fabrics
• Avoid detergents with additives designed to stay in the fabric after the wash, like softeners (which can reduce absorbency) and brighteners or fragrances (which might cause issues for a baby’s sensitive skin)
  

Drying nappies 

• For best results, nappies should be line dried
• To avoid prolonged exposure of heat from the sun damaging the waterproofing, elastics and natural fibres of the products, nappies should be dried in the shade, by a window, or under a verandah in hot weather

• Nappies can also be tumble dried on low heat if needed, at a temperature not exceeding the manufacturer’s recommendations 

EXTRA WASHING INFORMATION:

Barrier creams

It is important to use a liner (disposable or reusable) when using a barrier cream, to prevent them coating the fibres of the nappy fabric and causing it to repel urine and leak.