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Washable nappies

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If you’re looking to use washable nappies, then you need to know that you are choosing ones that are easy to clean and dry. They also need to be simple to use and reliable. We think that ecobots are one of the best washable nappies on market. Washing nappies If you looking into washing nappies, you might find that there’s lots of conflicting advice out there. Should you soak, or not soak? What washing powder (or liquid) works best? Should you hot wash them, or cold wash them? How often should you wash them? It can get very confusing. We usually suggest that you keep it simple. While some types of nappies do need special care, cotton nappies, like ecobots are very simple and straightforward. Cotton is a very hard wearing fabric. It can be soaked, or not, depending on your preference. Just about any brand of washing detergent can be used to wash it. We usually suggest that you: Either dry pail (store in a bucket without water) or soak in just water or with a few drops of tea t...

Confused about cloth nappy terms?

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There are lots of terms and expressions that are used when taking about cloth nappies. You might find that you are confused about some of the cloth nappy terms that you come across. Here’s our simple guide to help you get your head around them all. Cloth nappy terms AIO; All in one, this is a nappy where the waterproof cover and the absorbent inner are all attached AI2; All in two, similar to an AIO nappy, but where the absorbent inner detaches from the waterproof outer. Birth to potty; This is a nappy that fits from birth unti your baby toilet trains, or at least that’s the theory. Nappies that are sized, sometimes come in packs that have the right nappies to take you right through to toilet training. Cloth diapers; in the USA and Canada nappies are known as diapers, so cloth diapers are the same as cloth nappies. CDing; CDing is an abreviation in America for people who use cloth, cloth diapering. MCN; stands for modern cloth nappies, so called because they are the modern ...

Where to start with cloth nappies

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Knowing where to start with cloth nappies, can be very confusing. Particularly if you haven’t used cloth before, or if this is your first baby. Cloth nappies can save you lots of money, but they can be costly to begin with, so making the right choice is important. Here are some tips for starting out with reusable nappies. Trial packs Buying a full set of cloth nappies before your baby arrives, can be a little daunting. You don’t want to make the wrong choice and end up with a set that you never use. A good way around this is to start out slowly. Have a few cloth nappies to try out before you commit to buying a full set. The ecobots trial pack comes with three prefold cloth nappies, a nappy cover, snappi nappy fastener and instructions for use. This is a great way to try out our nappies as there is three nappy changes included in the pack, so that you can really give them a go. If you want to try out a few more than that, we also stock a starter pack , which comes with six p...

Choosing bamboo or cotton for cloth nappies

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There are lots of different fabrics available for cloth nappies, which can be a little confusing. Our prefold nappies come in a choice of bamboo or cotton, but which is the better choice. What are the differences between these two fabrics. Which fabric should you buy for your baby? Bamboo nappies Bamboo is an unusual fabric, unlike cotton which is a natural fabric or polyester which is completely man made, bamboo fits into both of these categories. It is a natural fibre, which is then processed and turned into fabric. Bamboo fabric is a man made fabric created from natural materials. The fabric that is created is very absorbent and soft. This makes it ideal for cloth nappies. As the fabric is so absorbent it means that it does take longer than cotton to dry. It is also less hard wearing than some other fabrics, so it may not last as long. Cotton nappies Cotton has been used for years and years for cloth nappies. A hard wearing fabric, cotton is absorbent which makes it ideal for cloth ...