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Real Nappy InfoCloth Nappies are breathable and chemical free. They are soft and gentle against your baby's skin. They look great on, and you should consider them an essential part of your baby's wardrobe. Real Nappies are made of soft cloth and are reused. There are many different designs on the market and they are made of natural materials and do not use harmful chemicals. Layers of cloth create absorbency and an outer cover is added to prevent any leaks. Once soiled a liner is removed and flushed down the loo before the nappy is washed on a normal 60 degree cycle before being used again. Using cloth nappies as an alternative to disposables help reduce the amount of rubbish that is sent to landfill. Modern cloth nappies are shaped, fitted and self fastening, making them easy to use. By reusing the nappies rather than constantly buying disposables you could save as much as £500 Babies who are put in cloth nappies are out of nappies earlier. With cloth nappies you get a more pleasant and shorter nappy period. Choosing the right nappy The key things to consider when choosing a nappy will be:
Cloth Nappies come in all sort of shapes and sizes but will all come under a certain category of nappy. These are:
Flat
These are the traditional terry squares or muslins. A very cost effective option and after a few tries the folding just becomes routine. However they can be a bit on the bulky side and if you have a wriggly baby it would be easier to choose a shaped nappy, which is most similar in design to today’s disposables.
Flats are great for newborns and you might want to just get a stock in until you have got to know your baby better, before you commit to a final nappy design.
PreFold
Prefold nappies are flat but have a degree of shape around them. Prefolds do not have any of the folding required for Terrys or muslins. Good for newborns and a nappy style to consider if you do not have a drying machine, since they dry very quickly. One of the cheapest options available and can be used up to potty training. Although as the baby becomes a toddler you might find you require a nappy with more absorbency.
Shaped
Shaped nappies come in different sizes and you will need to buy a number of sizes as the baby grows out of each one. This is not the most cost effective options but for ease of use wins hands down. No folding required and the nappy closes at the front with Velcro or poppers. All shaped nappies offer excellent absorbency.
One Size
This is similar to a shaped nappy but one size fits from birth to potty training. Some parents find that a newborn is too small initially for a good fit but once your baby get to about 6 - 8 weeks the nappy's bulk becomes less relevant. Offering high absorbency, this is option is both cost effective and practical.
All In Ones
For this nappy you do not need an outer cover, as the waterproof layer is part of the nappy. Since this is the most expensive option, we would not recommend this nappy for full time use. Instead they work really well on the odd occasion, when perhaps a childminder is taking care of your baby. Slow drying time, but one or two as part of your collection as an emergency or travel nappy should be considered. Also doubles up as a swim nappy!
Changing, washing and caring for cloth nappies
Before using your nappies
Wash your nappies at least three times before use; this will then make them more absorbent by fluffing up fibres. Just like a new towel, the fabric is always softer and more absorbent after washing. Nappy covers should be washed just the once. Please be aware, we cannot refund washed products. So if in doubt, wash and try just one nappy to start with.
Soaking
Wet Pail: We suggest you soak your nappies in a bucket ½ full of water until you have a wash load. If desired you made add 5 drops of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is our preference for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. If you baby is sensitive to tea tree oil, lavender oil can be used as an alternative.
Dry Pail: Put the nappies in the bucket and a few drops of tea tree oil. Do not add water. Before you wash we recommend you put the nappies in the machine on a pre wash or rinse cycle to loosen any stains.
Washing
A 60º wash will adequately cleanse your nappies; a hotter wash may reduce the life of the nappy. Never wash hotter than the washing instructions on the label. We recommend you wash every three days. The wraps can be washed up to 60º with the nappies or can be washed in a cooler wash with the usual clothes wash. It is important to close any VelcroÔ on the wraps and nappies. This must be done to prevent the VelcroÔ from catching and snagging. Never use fabric conditioner on nappies or covers, this will create a waxy layer on the fabric, decreasing the nappies absorbency.
Drying
Although nappies and wraps may be tumble dried (low) it is both cheaper and 'greener' to hang dry. Tumble drying can reduce the effectiveness of the wrap due to wear and tear on the velcro. So where possible allow to hang dry. Sunshine will deodorise, sanitise and naturally bleach nappies. Do not place wraps on radiators (or similar) to dry. This may damage the waterproofing.
Waterproof covers
Always make sure that you are using the correct size for your child, this will prevent accidents happening and leaking nappies. The covers can usually be used 3 - 4 times before they require washing, provided they are not soiled. Always make sure when fitting the nappies and covers, that all nappy is tucked well inside the cover, any fabric showing out of the cover will cause leaking. Ensure a good fit of cover, fasten so there are no gaps, but not so tight that the cover leaves red marks on your baby.
Nappy buckets and Laundry Nets
Nappy buckets are handy for soaking your nappies, and for convenience a nappy mesh is placed inside the bucket. Then the nappies inside the mesh can be placed in the washing machine letting them tumble during the wash. To reduce odours and stains change the water in your bucket every day, always refill with enough water to cover the nappies. Wash your bucket thoroughly from time to time.
Disposable Liners
To simplify the clean up of soiled nappies and help prevent staining we recommend laying a disposable liner on top of the nappy, or wrapped around a washable liner. Liners are available in rolls of 100. These liners can simply be flushed away or composted (Caution: old and damaged drains may become blocked with flushable liners)
Nappy Stains
Soiled nappies should be rinsed promptly minimising staining. Disposable liners will also help as will sunshine. You can also use a non-chlorine bleach (though cleaning agents such as these may reduce the longevity of the nappies, we recommend you only use these if you have to!) Just remember ALL nappy stains eventually come out (though you may not notice because new stains may take their place!) nobody see inside of a nappy (except when changing) and if the nappies have been washed at 60º they are totally cleansed and pure regardless of stain.
Nappy Rash
A number of factors can cause nappy rash. Research has shown that there is no more nappy rash from washable nappies than there is from disposable nappies. All babies at some point in time will develop nappy rash. Foods they have eaten (or you have eaten if you are breastfeeding), weaning time, teething or illness are all very common causes of nappy rash. In the incidence of nappy rash, change the nappy more frequently, check you have not changed your brand of washing powder and try a cup of vinegar in the final rinse in the nappies, use a cream or try our Mother Earth Nappy Balm.
To identify the cause of the rash, if it is down to diet, remove the food that has irritate fro the time being (you can reintroduce it later) if it is down to health or teething, simply continue as you are, only keep up with the frequent changes (especially the moment after your baby opens his/her bowels) Offer your baby nappy free time as often as possible until the rash heals. If you are concerns or the rash is severe, blistered or bleeding consult a health professional.
Absorbency
Once your baby sleeps through the night, you may find that you need to increase the absorbency of the nappy. We suggest you insert a washable booster liner into the nappy for this purpose, making sure the wrap is a snug fit. If you are concerned about the wetness of the night nappy, consider using more than one booster.
If you are in any doubt or would like to discuss any of the information given here, please call or email us. We are always happy to help
Nappies are probably the most important and intimate item of clothing for your baby. The most important factors when choosing a nappy is to ask whether the nappy itself is safe, comfortable, leak proof, convenient to use and easy to launder. All our nappies have been selected with these factors in mind.
Below is a short Video put together by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust about Real Nappies and the impact of Disposable Nappies on our environment. We hope you will find watching this video clip informative and useful. How to reduce the environmental impact of real nappies
Something about disposablesThere are many concerns about the use of disposable nappies in addition to increasing scrotal temperature that may impact on future fertility and general health. The disposable nappy consists of a plastic outer layer, a layer of superabsorbent chemicals and inner liner. Nappies are not subject to government controls or independent testing and disposable nappy manufacturers do not need to disclose the contents.2 3 Recently, concern has been raised about the presence of Tributyl Tin (TBT) in disposable nappies. Greenpeace and Women's Environmental Network have commissioned research which showed that there were significant levels of TBT in many brands of disposable nappy, including those on sale in the UK.4 5 Babies may be in contact with up to 3.6 times the WHO's estimated tolerable daily intake. TBT is an environmental pollutant which is used in anti-fouling ship paint. It is known to disrupt the endocrine and immune function of marine shellfish and there are international plans to phase out its use. The superabsorbent chemicals used include sodium polyacrylate crystals which form a gel in contact with urine. This gel can be seen on the skin in contact with it and there are particular concerns about this entering the body through broken skin in the nappy area. Sodium polyacrylate, along with other chemical constituents that increase absorbency, has been removed from tampons as it was associated with the development of Toxic Shock Syndrome.6 The inner liner has previously been shown to contain nonylphenyl ethoxylate, which acts as an oestrogen mimic, and dioxins.3 In addition, the use of disposable nappies has important environmental consequences which may impact on child health. Manufacture of disposable nappies uses 3.5 times more energy, 8 times as many non-renewable resources, and 90 times as many renewable resources when compared with washable nappies. The description of such nappies as "disposable" is misleading. In this country, nappies make up approximately 4% of household waste (800 000 tonnes per year) and every disposable nappy and its contents ever used is still present in a landfill site.2 We should be aware of the issues raised by the use of disposable nappies, the alternatives that exist, and sources of information and support for parents who are concerned about ensuring a safe and sustainable future for their children. Source: C HEAL, C COOPER
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