what NOT to do with your MCN's!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

What are some things you shouldnt do to you MCN's to get the best life out of them and keep them in tip top shape?

Ill start,

Do not wash them in fabric softner as i believe they will not absorb aswell.

[Heaven]

Do not use barrier creams on baby's bum
No need to soak them
No bleach

[STARRYSKY]

dont put in the dryer on hot, only low. did it by mistake and now have a very out of shape and scrunchy itti!

[squidipa]

hang nappy from side on washing line to not stretch the leg elastic.

[squidipa]

use half recommended washing powder on nappies to not wreak the absorbency of them.
Always put velcro tabs down for the wash so they dont catch on other nappies.

[Ryatha]

don't leave them anywhere a puppy/dog can get to them... they end up a bit chewed on

[[M]umma[M]ia]

Do not use barrier creams on baby's bum

ALL barrier creams??? like sudo.. bepanthan etc? DD is a little rashy atm..

what about powders?

I use liners in mine aswell as DD is a huge pooer.. just easier and protects them abit from her poo!

[~clover~]

ALL barrier creams??? like sudo.. bepanthan etc? DD is a little rashy atm..

what about powders?

I use liners in mine aswell as DD is a huge pooer.. just easier and protects them abit from her poo!

With liners it should be ok. Barrier creams with zinc etc affect absorbancy. Paw paw cream (not red, black I think is best) is probably the best to use.


Oh, umm...do not that hasn't been used yet...Don't use vinegars or bleaches...

Oh & I recently started using just plain bi carb soda to wash mine...nothing else, DS is too sensitive.

[heliana]

Don't store them somewhere where clothes moths can eat big holes in them

[Heaven]

Yeah, no barrier creams like sudocrem. The paw paw ointment in the black tube is really good, the brand is 'pure neutraceuticals'

[Ryatha]

With liners it should be ok. Barrier creams with zinc etc affect absorbancy. Paw paw cream (not red, black I think is best) is probably the best to use.


Oh, umm...do not that hasn't been used yet...Don't use vinegars or bleaches...

Oh & I recently started using just plain bi carb soda to wash mine...nothing else, DS is too sensitive.

So is bi-carb ok to use with them? For some reason I thought they were bad... or maybe it is just vinegar and bleach that is bad... talk about baby brain!

[~clover~]

Yeah, as far as I know, bi carb is the same as washing powder without the brighteners & enzymes etc...
Vinegar & bleaches will ruin the waterproof lining on the PUL.

[milka]

Put the fluffy nappies (I think they are called Minkie) in a seperate wash bag thing so they do not put their orange fluff on the other nappies! After washing them again and again the orange fluff has now gone!

[~clover~]

Put the fluffy nappies (I think they are called Minkie) in a seperate wash bag thing so they do not put their orange fluff on the other nappies! After washing them again and again the orange fluff has now gone!

Really? Darn! None of my minkee ones have done that! Sure they were minkee?? I hope it was a one off thing & that it doesn't happen again...