Thanks for the advice! Still not sure what to do about the Lux, but maybe I'll do half strength for one load and see what happens. Or I'll contact the company and ask! I can always return it..

I'll hang it on the line - just to be environmentally friendly. Although it's been recommended to me to tumble dry the cloth nappies (at least for the first wash).

Marlene - I don't know bubs gender either! We've got lots of white, yellow and green things! I'm quite looking forward to doing the 'gender based' clothes shop after the birth!!