Cloth Nappies 101 Series: Part V - Dos & Donts of using Cloth Nappies
Ok. so we know you are wondering when the cloth nappies series will finally end? Well, this is the final chapter! Yay! and a very short one
This post will go briefly through a few things you should or should NOT do when using cloth nappies.
Do NOT wash above 60oC - as you will damage the PUL. wash between 40oC - 60oC
For purely cotton items you may be able to wash at higher temperatures.
Do an extra rinse or two at the end of your wash cycle
Do NOT keep dirty diapers for longer than 3 days, before you wash them.
Do NOT use zinc based diaper / nappy creams as these leave a residue and coat the surface of the nappies, making it water repellant - thus reducing its absorption. If you need to used nappy creams, which may be prescribed, we would reccommend you either use flushable nappy liners or use disposable nappies for the duration.
Allow for boosting as your baby grows. With disposable diapers you change the sizes as your baby grows either when the reach a weight milestone or if you notice they start having leaks.
Do let us know in the comment section below or on any of our social media handles or email if you have any questions.
Thanks for reading!
This post will go briefly through a few things you should or should NOT do when using cloth nappies.
Do NOT wash above 60oC - as you will damage the PUL. wash between 40oC - 60oC
For purely cotton items you may be able to wash at higher temperatures.
Do an extra rinse or two at the end of your wash cycle
Do NOT keep dirty diapers for longer than 3 days, before you wash them.
Do NOT use zinc based diaper / nappy creams as these leave a residue and coat the surface of the nappies, making it water repellant - thus reducing its absorption. If you need to used nappy creams, which may be prescribed, we would reccommend you either use flushable nappy liners or use disposable nappies for the duration.
Allow for boosting as your baby grows. With disposable diapers you change the sizes as your baby grows either when the reach a weight milestone or if you notice they start having leaks.
With cloth nappies you need to do the same with absorption. Whilst the nappies are adjustable in the rise and waist to increase the size, people tend to forget that the absorption needs adjustment too. Therefore whilst a nappy inserts was fine for your baby at 2 months, and could last 4 hours, you will find that the same insert may only last 1.5 hours on a 9 month old. Your choices are to either change more frequently or add more absorbency by using additional inserts.
You do need to change a bit more frequently than if using disposables. This is due to the fact that if your nappies are thoroughly saturated, they will leak! this follows on with the point above, do allow for adequate absorberncy to meet your baby's needs.
Do ensure the nappies are snug (NOT tight) around baby's waist and thighs, this ensures a better fit and better containment.
Do ensure the nappies are snug (NOT tight) around baby's waist and thighs, this ensures a better fit and better containment.
You will have a fluffy bummed baby so you may find that vests and body suits may be a bit tighter on the crotch. We would advice to either go a size up in clothing if you notice this happening. Buy a vest extender or make one- will post a link to a turorial here in the near future. Or use normal singles /T-shirts without the bottom crotch snaps.
This also goes for trousers- skinny jeans(yes they do make them in baby sizes as well as i was stunned to find out!) and leggings may need to be in a size up to allow for bigger derrier.
Lastly enjoy the process!
Lastly enjoy the process!
Do let us know in the comment section below or on any of our social media handles or email if you have any questions.
Thanks for reading!
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