Why you should prep new nappies:
* to remove residue left over from manufacturing. Remember:: these were
probably made in a factory with machines and then packaged by human
hands. just imagine the different scenarios it could have been exposed
to.
* inserts (mf, bamboo, hemp) will only reach full absorbency after 8-10 washes
How to prep:
INSERTS/SOAKERS/BOOSTERS (synthetic materials like MF)
1. soak overnight in HOT WATER
2. wash with a little detergent
3. dry under the sun
INSERTS/SOAKERS/BOOSTERS (organic materials like bamboo and hemp)
1. you may soak overnight in HOT WATER OR boil for 15 minutes
2. wash with a little detergent
3. dry under the sun
SHELLS/COVERS
1. soak overnight with COLD water
2. wash with a little detergent
3. line dry under the sun
AIOs
1. Wash with HOT WATER ONCE with a little detergent
2. dry under the sun
New nappies will gain absorbency as they are used. To avoid leaking,
wash 8-10 as per manufacturers' instructions OR wash once and keep on
for smaller periods of time (1-2 hours).
