Are cloth nappies difficult? Hhmmm...we say no!

Following a good wash + care routine for your cloth nappies is essential. And once you get the hang of it, it is easy to make the switch from disposable nappies to washable, reusable nappies. We promise!

Increase the life span of your cloth nappies by learning what NOT to do with your cloth pretties.

Can I use stain removers on my modern cloth nappies? Yes you can! 

Have a bub with stainy poo? Accidently left a nappy in a nappy bag or car for a few days too long? We have all been there so it's good to know that there are some stain removers and wash aides to help keep our cloth nappies clean.....without the extra scrubbing!

A common question when starting out with cloth nappies is....can I use barrier creams with my reusable nappies? Yes! Make sure you follow a good wash routine so your nappies can stay clean and in pristine condition for use bub after bub.

A good cloth nappy wash routine will take care of the basics. But here is some extra brand specific info for all of the fabulous brands in our collection.

Just bought yourself some gorgeous new cloth nappies?

Did you know that new cloth nappies need to be washed prior to use to build up their absorbency?

Here is a basic guideline on how to prepare your new cloth goodies to prevent leaks from day one. You won't regret making the switch from disposables to these gorgeous eco-friendly washable alternatives. 

Wipe down reusable nappy covers are the best! Wipe them down in between nappy changes and use again...well unless it has been hit by a poo-nami then it goes straight to the laundry for rinsing.

There is a catch though.

If you are using them as an all-in-two style cloth nappy - where you lay the inserts into cover - then the chances are they are going to come in contact with your bub's poo. And....they can stain! Not much you can do, but here are some helpful hints for maintaining the cleanest of clean cloth nappies Australia! 

Gah....stains on my cloth nappies! What can I do to remove stains from my modern cloth nappies? How can I keep my reusable nappies clean? 

Sometimes stains are preventable, a good cloth nappy wash routine is all you need to keep your cloth pretties looking pretty! Other times you may have to live with the fact that your bub is just one of those bubs with stainy poo.

Let's just pause, take a deep breath and see what we can potentially do to keep those nasty stains away. When all else fails....try Napisan on your cloth nappies for the win!

What are the ingredients to a successful cloth nappy wash routine....do you go technical or keep it simple? Information is rife and sometimes incredibly technical but in our opinion, the simpler it is, the more sustainable it is for your busy life! 

So let's learn the basics of a good wash routine...a simple way to keep those cloth nappies clean so you can resist the urge to revert back to the ease of disposable nappies.