Q: How many cloth nappies will I need?
A: Here are our recommendations:
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8 to 10 cloth nappies for part-time use of 2-3 per day.
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12 to 18 cloth nappies for full-time day use of 4-6 per day.
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24 to 28 cloth nappies for full time use both day and night.
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Q: How do you wash cloth nappies?
A: It’s surprisingly easy once you get started:
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Remove solids
Drop poo in the loo and store the used cloth nappy in a dry pail.
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Pre-wash cycle
Run a pre-wash cycle 40-60 degrees with detergent every 1-2 days. Store nappy in a dry pail until the main wash.
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Main-wash cycle
Run a long main-wash cycle 40-60 degrees with detergent every 2-3 days.
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Hang to dry
Air dry nappies until completely dry.
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Q: How do you use cloth nappies when out and about?
A: All it takes is a little preparation and a couple of accessories including:
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A wet bag to conceal used nappies until you get home.
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A travel change mat to create a hygienic change spot for bubs.
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And don’t forget the clean nappies and wipes!
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