Cloth Nappies # 178

[leckert]

Another newbie to MCN question

Am I hanging my MCNs up right? my photos to check

I'm hanging them long-ways across the wire (of my airers) and then pegged in the middle to hold it on. I've got the inside of the nappy facing upwards.
(I included a link to the pics I took earlier today. I wanted to post them in the gallery on BB but it's not working properly for me.)

[Kazbah]

Another newbie to MCN question

Am I hanging my MCNs up right?

Perfect! It really does save the leg elastic so much! And get as much UV onto the inners as possible - even if its cloudy, there's still UV (or frost if you've a severe frost warning current) and that sanitises everything. Frost, or UV light will sanitise. It can't be through glass, so if you can move the airer outside for an hour or so during the day it'd be great.

Well done!

WoHB - blue/chocolate ecobubs stuffed with GK bamboo.

[Ryatha]

Thanks for the photos leckert - that is how I have been drying them between pre-washes as well.

Also, generally how long does it take for them to dry? My boosters have been taking over a day to dry but the pockets have dried very quickly.

[leckert]

ryatha - I'm glad the photos help.

next questions -
1) how many pre-washes should I be doing ? - I have a variety of pockets/ AIOs/AI2s of a variety of "brands". SOme are bamboo others aren't.
2) for my first wash I just did warm water (hot water system was set to 39 deg). Should I do another wash with some sort of detergent (I know it should be only a little if I do) or a strip wash for each of the nappies?

[Kazbah]

If they are new, you're washing the synthetics to remove nasty chemicals. Half your usual detergent is fine (but not lux flakes or other pure soap) or just bi-carb. Don't use any fabric softeners or vinegar in the wash.

For the flanno / bamboo / hemp, the 4-6 prewashes are to get absorbancy. And I reckon DO dry between them .. what you're wanting to do is relax the fibre and make it a bit fluffy if possible. But having said that, I just prewash once and then only put it on Pip for an hour

me

[Ryatha]

Kazbah - are you able to tumble dry the bamboo/hemp warm or do you have to use cool? And is bi-carb ok for the nappies? I'm in the middle of a change over from store bought cleaners to home made ones and I have heaps of bicarb - I would love to be able to use that in the wash.

[Kazbah]

I tumble-dry all boosters, warm's OK but hot will muck up the snaps. Just be aware that they won't get sanitised so may smell a little more than you're used to - I put mine in UV every third wash or so, or rain if possible to remove smells.

And yes, bi-carb's fine, I use about a third of a cup.

[SamiH]

Tired.... sore throat ... and a sore boob, so I hope it is not the beginning of something yuck by tomorrow morning must shop online to make me feel better

For some reason we did Ittis all day today - i really trust them for up to 3 hours now and cos we were out and about - thats what we grabbed!

supposed to rain here tomorrow so have 2 clothes airers with actual clothes on them (hehehe) and 1 full of nappies and boosters etc ....

Bubblebubs - are they overrated a bit? I only have one, but am still very much undecided ....

I loved pulling my wetbag out today, so pretty - cant remember what brand it is - aqua with brown swirls - Kitt3n might know cos she enabled me in the first place saying that it was so nice (brand) - and too lazy to walk to laundry and see .... but preeeety

[alioops]

Ryatha - Bicarb is perfect for nappy washing. Your nappies will shrink more on higher temp settings and it is likely to lift the PUL on your AIOs and things like that.

Miss Leah is doing well, filling nappies when DH is on change duty and feeding well. My supply is settling but OMG right now - OUCH!!!

WOLB: Berry Plush
WOEB: Zebra CT
WOSB: Caramel CT

[Visitor8]

I only do one prewash too. Then I just use them until they are full. We haven't had a leak yet. I actually think it's a waste of water, that's my reasoning for not doing it. But I hot wash nappies and that is supposed to help with the less prewash thing.

WOHB: GF super night. Yes he is down, hopefully for the night *cross fingers*

[Ryatha]

Excellent - Thanks again for the info on the pre-washes - seems like I have done all mine then... I guess as a new born I'll be changing them pretty regularly anyway and they can get extra washes then. I'll remember to put them out in the sun or rain, we seem to be getting both every day at the moment... strange Adelaide weather!

Now I am just waiting on some IB's I've ordered and hunting down some more boosters, I only have 6 and I have a feeling that is not going to be enough!

Alioops, glad to hear that you and Miss Leah are doing so well.