Getting Started with Cloth Nappies

Getting started with cloth nappies doesn't need to be difficult. There's a lot of information out there about the 'right' way to do things, but I’m going to bring it back to basics, because it's not as hard as it sounds. 

So, what kind of cloth nappies do you sell?
Here at Luna And Lou, we sell All In Two (AI2) cloth nappies or also known as snap ins.  These nappies come as two parts: an outer shell and an absorbent insert or soaker which is snapped into place. This falls somewhere between a pocket nappy and an all in one nappy. The inserts that come with our nappies are made of bamboo cotton. 

Ok, I've got my nappy.  Now what?
The first thing you'll want to do is pop it in the washing machine.  Doing this gets rid of any residue from the manufacturer and also helps with absorbency.  So just throw it in the next wash load you do to prep it.

It seems too big, or too small?
See those snaps on the front?  You can adjust those to fit.  So you can close them up tighter both length and width wise to give the fit you need.

It's been a few hours and my baby is wet.  So what do I do?
Firstly, change their nappy.  Then take that nappy and put it in an empty, dry bucket.  And leave it there until you do a nappy load in the washing machine.

What if it's poo?
Same as above.  Start by flushing the poo down the toilet, give the nappy a quick rinse to get off any extra poo, and pop it in the dry bucket.

Should I be adding anything to the nappy? Cleaners? Bleach?
No nothing at all.  A dry bucket is the best place for your nappies while waiting to be washed.  

What about washing?  How often?  What do I do?
I would recommend washing the nappies every 2 - 3 days.  Much longer than that and they may start to smell a little. Throw them in the machine, add your normal laundry liquid or powder, and run them on a warm cycle.  Don't add any fabric softeners or extras, and don't add more liquid or powder than needed.

How do I dry them?
On the line is ideal.  Sunlight is perfect for getting out any last stains.  You can throw them in the dryer if needed ... just don't make it too hot for the outers.

How many more nappies do I need to buy?
That's up to you.  If you want to do nappies full time, you might need around 20 nappies.  It depends on how often you want to wash them, how many kids you've got, and how often you find you're changing your little one.

More questions?  We would love to hear from you.  Email us at Lunaandlou.shop@gmail.com