Care of your Green Bums Nappies

Please pre-wash your new nappies before use.  Hemp and Bamboo reach full absorbency after 4-6 washes, but one wash is enough to get you started.

After use, any solid waste should be emptied into the toilet.  The nappy can then be placed in a bucket to wait for washing day.  It’s best to un-snap inserts to prevent pulling and tearing during the wash cycle.  No soaking is needed – this is called “dry pailing”.  It might sound strange, but your nappy bucket and laundry will actually smell less if you leave the lid off the bucket.

For best results, use your washing machine’s longest cycle with no more than half the normal amount of detergent (or none at all).  DO NOT use fabric softener, as this coats the fibres and reduces absorbency.

Nappies should be line-dried whenever possible.  The outers of your Green Bums should not be tumble dried as this can damage the PUL and elastic.  The soakers can be safely tumble dried when required.  Line drying in direct sunlight will allow UV rays to naturally sanitise the nappies, and also helps remove stains.