Washing nappies quickly becomes part of your routine, and it's no hassle - the machine does the work for you!  

There are a number of tips and recommendations we can offer you to help you care for your nappies and prolong their life-span: properly cared-for nappies will see you through multiple children easily!

Before use:

• Natural fibres such as cotton and bamboo will need 3-4 washes before use; but there is no need to dry between washes
• Microfibre and PUL (nappy cover material) do not need to be washed prior to use unless you chose to
• As with all clothing; it is advisable that nappies with deep colours such as red, should be washed with like colours to begin with to ensure the colours do not run

• Paper liners are great for out-and-about use as they can be easily disposed of; and many families use them exclusively. 
• Fleece liners are great for protecting babies' bottoms, as they have no absorbent properties; meaning any liquid passes straight through keeping a soft dry layer next to babies' skin. 

Storing nappies: 

• Dry-pailing your nappies in a lidded bucket is best, lined with a mesh bag. 
• Cotton wool with a few drops of tea tree on in the top of the bucket will help keep it smelling fresh and antibacterial.
• It is not necessary to soak the nappies prior to washing. 
• Most people do a nappy wash every two-three days; but this does depend on the number of nappies you have, and what fits best into your routine

• Once the pail is full you simply lift the bag out and put it in the washing machine with the bag open.  This allows the nappies to escape and have a thorough wash.
• A cold rinse cycle first will help remove urine and any other bits that may have made their way into the machine. This can also help keep your nappies smelling fresh; as the cold water rinses away urine, rather than setting it; which hot water has a tendency to do.
• Most manufacturers recommend a 40-60 degree wash.  It is important to check the labels as some materials such as bamboo are best washed at 40 degrees.
• We recommend you use a non-bio detergent.
• You only need to use about half the usual amount of detergent.  A build-up of detergent will affect the absorbency of the nappy and may result in leaks. 
• Never use fabric conditioner as its affects the absorbency.  If you want to keep your nappies soft a splash of white wine vinegar in the conditioner drawer works a treat.
• An extra spin cycle can be helpful as this will help speed up drying time.
• Troubleshooting If your nappies don't smell as fresh as they should when they come out the machine then the detergent is probably not being washed out properly.  Try adding an extra rinse cycle or cut down on the amount of detergent being used.  If you still have problems, try adding a hot wash cycle with no detergent, or a few drops of tea tree oil in the drawer.

Nappies can be dried in the same way as you would dry the rest of your laundry.

• Tumbling on low will keep the nappies nice and soft, and a dry towel in with the load will help speed up the drying time.  Do check the labels though, as not all nappies are tumble-drier compatible.
• It is recommended you use a line or airer rather than directly onto a radiator; as this can affect the waterproofing on wraps, and scorch some fibres such as bamboo.  An airer stood next to the radiator is infinitely better. 
• Sun drying is great for bleaching out any marks and killing leftover bacteria; but of course it is weather permitting!
• Always ensure your nappies are fully dry before putting them away.
   

Nappies can be dried in the same way you would dry the rest of your laundry.  Nappy inners and boosters can usually be tumbled, but outers usually need to be line dried.  Line drying and airers near radiators is also fine.  The sun is also an excellent way of bleaching any stains.