Before using the diapers: wash and dry your diaper once in hot or warm water prior to first use.
This causes the fibers to shrink, fluff up and become more absorbent.
It is not necessary to wash more than once before using the diaper for
the first time. This shrinkage has been allowed for when designing the diapers.
General Wash & Care:
Keep
your wet and dirty diapers in a diaper pail.
Because natural, organic and 100% cotton fibers tend to wear slightly more
than conventional or synthetic fibers, a little extra care can extend
the life of the diaper.
Wash
your diapers in hot or warm water on regular cycle. Follow the
recommended amount of detergent as stated on the soap's packaging based
on your load size. Too much or too little will leave residue causing your diapers to
possibly
stink, or leave baby with a rash.
An
additional rinse can be used for
particularly soiled loads. Make sure that your diapers are rinsed
clean. Any residue from poop, urine, or detergent can make your
diapers smell. Tumble dry on any temperature or line dry.
Do not use fabric softener. It will coat the
diapers making them water repellent and reduce the absorbency of the
diaper. Be aware that if you use dryer sheets in your dryer for other
laundry this can coat your dryer and transfer to your diapers.
Do not use bleach. This will cause the fabric's fibers to
break down.
Do not stretch the diaper while it is still warm. Allowing the diaper to cool after taking it out of the dryer will extend the life of its elastic.
Do not use diaper rash creams without using a protective liner between your baby's skin and the diaper.
Creams will leave a waxy residue on the fabric making them less
absorbent, water repellent and may potentially cause leaks. If you
need to use a rash cream, you should use a stay-dry liner or a piece of
fleece between your baby's bottom and the diaper
to prevent the cream from transferring onto the diapers.
Stain removal. If staining occurs, it is important that
any products used on the diapers and covers to remove the stains are
mild so as not to irritate the baby’s skin and/or cause the diapers to
prematurely deteriorate. In most cases, laying the stained diapers out
in the sun is the safest and most effective way of removing stains.
