Nappy Care

Washing Instructions

1. 1. •If the nappy has hook & loop closures, secure the laundry tabs.
      

   2. •Pre-wash cold with detergent to remove yucky waste and fight stains.
      

   3. •Wash hot (100F/40C) with detergent to cleanse your diapers.
      

   4. •Follow with a second rinse.
      

   5. •Line-dry covers and nappy shells. Tumble dry inserts, fitteds and prefolds.
      

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More Washing Tips

1. 1. •Wash dirty nappies every other day.
      

   2. •Remove solid waste before storing in pail (a hand shower or biodegradable nappy liners are wonderful!).
      

   3. •Use only detergent and water. Do not use other additives like vinegar or baking soda.
      

   4. •To remove stains, lay clean, wet nappies in the sun.
      

   5. •If your nappies still stink, wash again as normal or use up to 50ml bleach in the hot wash cycle to sanitize nappies and fight odors.
      

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   IMPORTANT NOTE: To preserve your hook and loop closures, we suggest washing bumGenius products separately from heavy cotton or hemp diapers (like prefolds or cotton fitteds) and always be sure to secure the laundry tabs.
   
   

What detergent can I use?
Ingredients in certain detergents may ruin your cloth nappies or cause your baby to have a diaper rash. When washing cloth nappies, always use a detergent free of perfumes, dyes, whiteners, brighteners, softeners, enzymes, or other fabric enhancers. Using too much detergent may cause cloth nappies to leak. When using detergents not made for cloth nappies, use 1/2 the amount of detergent suggested by the detergent manufacturer for a load of 18-24 nappies. We recommend Mio Care at the moment and are currently testing to find additional alternatives.

What should I avoid?

1. 1. •Do not use extra additives in your wash (like baking soda or vinegar). These ingredients are unnecessary and will cause problems in your nappies.  In fact, using these will void the one-year warranty.
      

   2. •Do not use fabric softeners.
      

   3. •Do not boil your nappies.
      

   4. •Do not use rash creams without a barrier, such as a nappy liner, between your baby's bottom and the nappy.
      

   5. •If your cloth nappies are made with hook and loop closures, do not wash them with natural fibers. Natural fibers produce lint that will build up in the nappy’s closures. This will shorten the lifespan of your closures.