Washing and care

To use:

1. snap to appropriate size rise
2. insert appropriate 6•r soaker pad
3. fasten to baby

When Soiled:

1. knock solids in toilet (breast milk poo needs no action, 100% organic and water soluble)
2. remove soaker
3. store in dry pail

To Wash:

1. cold pre-rinse
2. add 1/4 recommended amount of additive free detergent
3. machine wash hot (with PUL outer shells (MAXIMUM TEMP. 60 DEGREES FOR NAPPY SHELLS)
4. cold rinse
5. Occasional tumble dry on medium or line dry is best as it whitens your nappies and is a good antibacterial agent.
6. to remove stains, lay in sun when wet
7. NO BLEACH
8. NO SOFTENERS
9. NO ADDITIVES SUCH AS ESSENTIAL OILS, VINEGAR AS THESE WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF YOUR NAPPIES - ONLY USE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT

    

Washing Detail

BREAST FED POO:

• Fasten laundry tabs if you own a velcro diaper.
• Remove insert and store in a dry pail or bag until wash time.
• No need to pre-rinse because breast fed baby poo will dissolve in the wash.
• Breastmilk poo is 100% organic!

FORMULA FED & SOLID POO:

• Fasten laundry tabs if you own a velcro diaper.
• Simply "plop" that poo into the toilet and flush.
• *Did you know that even disposable diaper companies recommend that procedure as well?*
• Solid and thicker poo will not cling to the fleece - a little residue is fine.
• Remove insert and store in a dry pail or bag until wash time.

WASH:

• First run a cold rinse to loosen up and discard of and poo remnants.
• Add detergent - ONLY ADD 1/2 - 1/4 THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT FOR THE APPROPRIATE SIZE LOAD.
• Hot wash (DO NOT EXCEED 60 DEGREES FOR NAPPY SHELLS)
• Cold rinse.
• Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry. An occasional tumble dry is good for keeping the PUL layer of your nappy waterproof.  Line drying is best though as the sun will whiten your nappies and is a good antibacterial agent.

STAINS:

• NO BLEACH
• NO STAIN REMOVER
• To remove stains lay in the sun when wet.

DETERGENTS:

It is very important that you purchase a suitable detergent for your nappies.  The wrong detergent choice can damage your nappies, cause irritation to you baby's skin and will void any warranty.

Important to AVOID in detergents:

• Enzymes - may cause severe irritation
• Fabric Softener - will make diapers less absorbent & cause repelling
• Brighteners - may cause irritation and also leave residue that will cause a stinky diaper
• Scents - may cause irritation, even on babies with no history of sensitive skin

As a guide some detergents suitable for cloth nappies on Australian market are.

Planet Ark, Earth Choice, Aware, Ecostore, Tri Nature.  If you are not sure about a particular detergent - please ask!