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Intro TOP Initially, the thought of using cloth nappies conjures up images of smelly nappy buckets and pins, sweaty PVC covers and generally a whole lot of unnecessary and messy extra work involving lots of washing and soaking. Oh, and we can't forget nappy rash! These are the most common misconceptions about cloth nappying. Cloth nappying today is easy and you will be surprised at how little work is involved. It is our new generation of washing machines that do most of the work. Not only will cloth nappies save you money in the long run, but they also have a big bonus of being environmentally friendly. Did you know that it can take just one disposable nappy up to 500 years to decompose! Why not do your bit for the environment? What is dry-pailing? TOP This method is the most popular and much safer than wet-pailing as water in a nappy bucket can be a safety hazard around small children. Believe it or not, there is no need for soaking nappies these days. Dry-pailing just means you pop the soiled nappy in the nappy bucket after disposing of waste down the toilet (if necessary). How much will this cost? TOP Setting up a cloth nappy system may intially seem expensive, however over time, the nappies pay for themselves. With a baby needing an average of 6-8 changes per day (and a newborn needing even more), these nappies rapidly produce a saving. With each disposable nappy costing from around 30-55 cents, they may cost as much as $120 per month if not more. Then add the cost of commercial wipes and your monthly nappy expenditure is even higher. And that's only for one child! But a cloth nappy system in many cases can be used for more than one child. A basic nappy system comprising of terry squares and a few fitted nappies can cost as low as $100 and a set of mainly fitteds and pockets can cost up to around $600. Tell me about Nappy Sprayers TOP These fabulous inventions can make disposing of waste easier. The nappy sprayer is like a spray gun that just attaches to the toilet and you use it to spray the waste off the liner or nappy. Our nappy sprayers are available under the Accessories page of our website. How do I wash my nappies? TOP When it comes time to wash the nappies (with a good nappy system in place this can be every 2-3 days) you just pop them in the washing machine with a little detergent and wash on warm/hot. A pre-rinse can also work. *No fabric softener as this coats the nappy which can result in less absorbency or can be the cause of irritation to the skin. Then all you need to do is hang the nappies out to dry! Sunlight is best as it works as a natural bleacher. This might sound like the most tedious part but with all the washing a little one generates, what's an extra load? It's really not that hard to hang a few nappies on the line! Types of nappies TOP Fitted Nappy - These will require a cover. Fitted nappies are made up of absorbent fabrics with either a sewn-in/lay-in or snap-in soaker. All-in-one - These nappies do not require a cover as they have an outer layer of waterproof fabric such as polyester fleece or PUL, with the absorbent fabric and soaker as the inner layers. Pocket Nappy - PUL pocket nappies have a layer of PUL on the outside and an inner layer of fleece/suedecloth. They have an opening in which you can stuff the nappy to the desired absorbency. They can be stuffed with flannelette sqaures, hemp boosters and so on. Flat Nappy - These are your traditional terry or flanellette squares that need to be folded. Prefolds come in different sizes and have extra layers of fabric sewn into them. Countour - These nappies just lay into a snug fitting cover and do not have snap or hook & loop closures, although they do have elastic around the legs. Some snap into matching covers. Boosters - These can be placed in the nappy to add absorbency to it. Liners - Liners are not a necessity, although they do make life that little bit easier as they catch most of the waste, making disposal of it easier! They need to be replaced with new ones each nappy change. There are a couple of options, the main ones being: Fleece Liners: made of polyester fleece, these help to repel moisture away from baby's bottom. Flushable Liners: It's important to remember that not all paper liners are flushable. Flushable liners such as eenees are available online. You may even find that you can cut them in half, as many are quite large. Disposable Liners: These paper liners are not flushable and are available from your supermarket. Hemp fabric TOP Hemp is a fantastic fabric for nappies as it is antibacterial, antifungal and highly absorbent. Hemp nappies are especially great as a night-time nappy. Hemp fabric becomes more absorbent after several washes. What types of covers can I use? TOP It is very important to have a good reliable cover to protect against any potential leaks. The main types of nappy covers you can use are PUL (polyurethane laminate), wool and polyester fleece. Below are some explanations of each. PUL (polyurethane laminate) covers are durable, breathable and reliable. Covers do not need to be washed after each nappy change. Wool Covers Wool is an ideal choice for nappy covers - it is completely natural, soft and breathable. Wool is cool in summer and warm in winter. Wool not only breathes and repels moiture but it can also hold up to 30% of it's weight in liquid. Due to the fantastic breathability of wool, moisture evaporates away from baby. The natural lanolin in wool neutralises urine. Wool covers can be made from wool fabric or be hand knitted. Wool covers will need lanolising, however they are very easy to care for and not nearly as time consuming as one may think. They need be washed only every few weeks when they start to retain odour or become soiled. Wool covers are particularly great for night-time use, although they may also be used during the day. How do I care for my wool covers? TOP
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