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Bellsbumz Z wrap & insert: NEW, not in all kits yet 

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Bellsbumz Z wrap & insert: NEW, not in all kits yet 

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Use to close some fitted nappies or prefolds

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Containing 10 x washable wipes

(Brand of bag will vary)

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NOT IN ALL KITS YET: 1x Cheeky doodo nappy size 1

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NOT IN ALL KITS YET: 1x Cheeky doodo nappy size 1

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1 x Fitted nappy
1 x extra insert

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The Angel Wing fold is a good way to use a prefold

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(this wrap is the same item as the one in the Pop In section, so don’t panic when you only find one)

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Let us know your thoughts about our nappy kits!

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Here at The Nappy Gurus, we understand that cloth nappies can often be overwhelming- "what is a pocket nappy?", "what's the difference between an all-in-one and a fitted?" we hear you cry...

Well let us help break it all down for you.

Here at TNG you will find a range of only the very best modern reusable nappies on the market today, teamed with expert advice from our dedicated team. We produce instructional videos, product reviews, personalised recommendations and more. If you are looking for an honest and reputable cloth nappy retailer, you have come to the right place!

Cloth nappies need not be complicated, and we will always do our best to keep cloth simple.

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Here at The Nappy Gurus, we understand that cloth nappies can often be overwhelming- "what is a pocket nappy?", "what's the difference between an all-in-one and a fitted?" we hear you cry... Well let us help break it all down for you.

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Use the code LiverpoolCloth for 10% off any purchases from the nappy section of the online store. This can also be added when shopping in person but will not be applied to items from other sections of the store.

Big You Little You is a stockist of
Baba + Boo
BellsBumz
Hippynut
Little Lamb
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Wrap can be used over any two part nappy
- popper fastening
- adjust size using the poppers at the front of the wrap

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Wrap can be used over any two part nappy
- hook & loop fastening
- adjust size using the poppers at the front of the wrap

(These are the 3 wraps mentioned in the Pop In style section, so don’t panic that you can only find 3!)

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Velcro pocket nappy fits from premature (4lbs) up

2 inserts with the nappy

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3x Little Lamb velcro closing bamboo nappies

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3x Little Lamb velcro closing bamboo nappies

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Fitted inside piece for a 2 Part Nappy, requires a wrap over the top.

Velcro fastening makes it less adjustable than the nipper version, but very quick and easy to put on.

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3x Little Lamb OR TotsBots nippa closing nappies 

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3x Little Lamb OR TotsBots nippa closing nappies 

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Fitted Inside piece for a 2 Part Nappy, requires a wrap over the top.

No Velcro, nipper closing - this makes it easy to size down for smaller newborns

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These all need to be used with a waterproof wrap over them. You can use any wrap that fits over all the nappy, don’t worry about matching brands, it’s good to try different ones

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Inserts for the close pop in newborn nappies, but you can also use an additional small booster if you need extra absorbency

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Fitted Inside piece for a 2 Part Nappy, requires a wrap over the top.
- shaped bamboo nappy designed for absorbancy
- hook & loop fastening
- adjust size using the poppers at the front
- use with the PeeNut Wrap (or others you may have already)
- PeeNut pads fit the snaps inside this nappy, if you need more than the insert it came with

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Pop in 2 Part Nappy
- bamboo Pads that can be used in different combinations, small/large/both
- hook & loop fastening
- adjust size using the poppers at the front of the wrap

3x covers
5x peenut pad sets

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The Bamboozle Night Nappy from TotsBots!

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Washing reusable nappies is the biggest change you have to make when you make the swap from disposables to cloth. You've got to fit disposables, deal with leaks, spend money on them etc, just as you would with reusables, but you definitely don't have to wash them! However, washing reusable nappies is a lot more simple than it may seem.

As part of the UK Nappy Library guidelines, we are not allowed to give specific washing advice as different brands can have different washing instructions, so this is more of a general guide to managing the washing cycle of your reusable nappies.
Step One: Dealing with Poo
Dealing with poopy nappies is not the disgusting task you might imagine. For a start, milk poos i.e. pre weaning poos (formula or breast milk) are water soluble and can therefore be chucked straight in the wash without doing anything with them! The poo will just be taken away with the waste water from the washing machine - easy!

Post weaning poos are what's known in the business as "ploppable" (most of the time!). This means once you've taken the nappy off, you can just take it straight to the toilet and "plop!" it in!

The poos between milk and weaned poos are less delightful (and some post weaning poos can be). There may be some scraping, or peeling (when dry) or other slightly disgusting things. But it's a short period and you can get through it! Think of the environment!
Step Two: Storing the Nappies before the Wash
The poo is gone, or it was only a wet one, but you can't keep it in your washing machine, so where do you put it? You can choose between (also known as "dry pailing") or . [Generally it is not advised to soak your nappies before a wash any more ("wet pailing"), as it can damage some modern fabrics and elastics, but if you would like to wet pail, there is advice out there!]

The choice is yours between a bucket and a wet bag, there's no real difference other than buckets can usually fit more nappies in and, naturally, wet bags take up less space. You may find you need both or a bigger bucket, either for the multitude of newborn nappies, or if you're washing less frequently than every couple of days.

Buckets generally have a mesh bag inside them so you can just dismantle your nappies i.e. taking inserts out if necessary, and put them in the bag, which you can then take out and put directly into the washing machine, making sure the top of the bag is open. No need to touch dirty old nappies!
Step Three: Loading the Washing Machine & Pre-Rinse
When loading the washing machine, to get the best performance from your washing machine (and to make sure it is more energy efficient), your load should fill 3/4 of the drum when dry. Overfilling or under filling may lead to a less effective wash. This guideline can help you determine how often you wash your nappies (i.e. if you don't have enough after two days, wash every three days or fill the load up with other items).

To ensure you get the best wash for your nappies, it is recommended to do a cold rinse of your nappies before putting them on to the hot cycle. This can help prevent staining of nappies and ammonia build up. There should be a dedicated rinse cycle on your washing machine; if there isn't, a short wash turned to the coolest setting will usually do - make sure you use this and not a pre-wash as pre-wash cycles use the same water in the main wash so the urine / poo that has been rinsed off will remain in the water for the whole wash.
Step Four: Wash Cycle
Choosing a wash cycle is a personal choice. Some people swear washing at anything below 60°C guarantees stains, others say 40°C or even 30°C is fine. Your nappy brand will suggest an ideal temperature to wash them at, and you may find you need to experiment a bit. Generally it is suggested the wash should be reasonably hot and over two hours long. It is also important to make sure you use a full load of water; modern washing machines are getting more and more eco friendly which means they can sense the weight of each washing load and adjust the quantity of water and the length of the wash. This is great for clothing but nappies are so absorbent, less water might mean your nappies aren't rinsed fully. Many washing machines have a 'water plus' or similar setting.

Many nappy brands state that your washing detergent should be non-bio and their nappies will no longer be covered by warranties if they have been washed with other products. If you still prefer to use biological detergents knowing this, we can chat to you individually if you need any advice on wash routines.

Ecover is not recommended as a brand as it has been seen to cause nappy rash and sometimes affect the elastics of nappies. Otherwise, any standard non-bio laundry detergent is fine. There are some nappy specific ones such as and Violets Magic Laundry Liquid/Powder available - again, your choice.

You will usually only need to follow the guide on your pack of detergent to find out how much you need, but this can very depending how hard the water in your area is. It's best to use a full dose to begin with and then make adjustments if you find it isn't getting your nappies properly clean or if your nappies smell of detergent after the wash. To rid yourself of excess detergent, or if your nappies start to smell, you can do a strip wash - is a good guide on how to do this.

It is not recommended to use fabric conditioner as this works by depositing lubricating chemicals on the fabric to make it feel softer, reduce static cling and leave a fresh fragrance on it, but the build up off the product on your nappies coats the absorbent surfaces, reduces their absorbency and can make them much less effective.

The most environmentally friendly way of drying your nappies is on airers or on a washing line, and this is fine for all brands of nappies. This may impact which nappies you choose to try or buy as if you have limited space you may want quicker drying nappies so there aren't drying nappies constantly in your way! Line drying in sunlight (even in a window) is great if you have some yellow staining after washing - usually from breast milk poo. In very hot countries you may want to be careful about putting nappy covers out in direct sun as they don't always like direct heat like that.

For the same reason, you can dry nappies on airers hooked on radiators but it is not recommended to dry nappies directly on top of radiators. As above, this is because some materials are gradually damaged by direct heat.

Tumble drying nappies should be done according to manufacturer instructions, so check your nappies before putting them in as it can vary between brands and nappy types.Most suggest a low heat or not at all for some products. If you want nappies you can regularly tumble dry then some materials and styles are much better than others - feel free to get in touch with us for personalised advice.

Now all that's left is to put your nappies back together and start the whole cycle over again!

This guide is just designed to give an overview of washing your nappies; always check your nappy manufacturer instructions before washing them. If you do anything that they don't recommend, you can void your warranty which means if there's a fault in the nappy, you won't be able to send it back for a replacement.

If you have any questions about washing, general or specific, join our Facebook group where we have a lovely group of cloth mad parents happily giving advice. We do Nappuccino sessions in the group on Fridays at 10am where we talk about specific topics, and the group is always open for any other questions.

If you decide to purchase anything in this blog, remember to use the code LiverpoolCloth for 10% off on site.

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Washing reusable nappies is the biggest change you have to make when you make the swap from disposables to cloth. You've got to fit disposables, deal with leaks, spend money on them etc, just as you would with reusables, but you definitely don't have to wash them!

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The following information is a collaboration between nappy libraries, retailers, manufacturers, distributors and nappy organisations. These are general guidelines only; they apply to most brands and types of nappies. However, you must check the labels/instructions on your own nappies to ensure that they can be washed like this - some may be especially delicate. The UK Nappy Network accepts no responsibility for your results!

General info
Everyone has different ways of washing nappies as they adapt their washing routine to their own machine and water type. People in a hard water area will probably need to use more detergent than in a soft water area. Those with more modern machines may need to select the wash cycle that uses the most water. Sometimes this is called an allergy setting or a super wash, but do check the washing machine instructions to make sure that the temperature will be suitable for nappies. Another option is to pour a jug of water in on top of the nappies before starting the wash. Do not be tempted to add extra water through the drawer during the cycle as this can unbalance and possibly damage the machine.​

A basic washing routine
A guideline for a basic washing routine is generally agreed to be as follows:

Cold rinse in machine (removes and breaks up solids, loosens stains)

Use your usual non-bio detergent (the enzymes in biological detergents can damage bamboo)

Start with the recommended dose of detergent on the pack then adjust accordingly until you have no suds in the final rinse of the cycle, but at least 3cm suds in the main wash part of the cycle. If you can't achieve this by adjusting the dose of your current detergent, you may want to try a different detergent.

Do not use any fabric conditioner (coats fibres and prevents proper absorption)

Wash at either 40 or 60 degrees (60 is recommended for killing germs and thrush)

Use an intensive wash cycle, not a quick wash or an "eco" setting (nappies need a lot of jiggling around to ensure they are clean AND properly rinsed)

Cold rinse in machine if unsure whether all detergent has been removed

If there are any bubbles left after the final rinse you will need to rinse again until they are gone to prevent detergent build up

Line dry (see below. For faster drying, stand airer by radiator and set up a small fan blowing gently up the middle. This can cut drying time by more than half)

Always wash at 60 if:

Your baby is under 3 months

Your baby has repeated or unusual nappy rash

Your baby is unwell at all

You have more than one baby using the nappies

To find your correct detergent dose
If there are any bubbles in the final rinse of the cycle, you will need to rinse again until they are gone, then reduce the detergent dose next time to prevent detergent build up. If you have less than 3cm of suds in the main wash, increase the detergent dose slightly next time. This way, you will find the right amount for your water type and machine.
Hints and trouble shooting
Using too much detergent on a regular basis can cause a build up in the nappies which can lead to nappy rashes, smelly nappies or nappies that leak. Ensure your washing machine is also cleaned regularly.

You do not need to use a specific powder for your nappies, your usual detergent should be fine. Start with a full dose and reduce if needed.

Do not use bicarbonate of soda, bleach, vinegar or Napisan as over time they can damage the PUL and elastic in the nappies.

It is not necessary to wash nappies at a higher temperature than 60 and doing so could shorten the life of the nappies.

Line dry nappies where possible. It is more hygienic and better for the longevity of the nappies. If you must tumble them check that your nappies are safe to tumble before you do so and never tumble on hot.

Do not dry bamboo on a radiator that is too hot to touch. This will damage the fibres and eventually they will start to fall out (this damage usually looks like a slug has been munching your nappy/booster!) It is best to use an airer near a radiator.

If nappies are still smelly after washing then initially it may be caused by using too LITTLE detergent or could be caused by a build up of detergent. For either though the solution (a "strip wash") is the same: in a CLEAN washing machine, use a FULL dose of detergent in a 60 wash and then rinse until ALL bubbles have gone.

If this does not solve the problem, soak the nappies in icy cold water for 24 hours and then repeat. Once nappies are stripped, you will need to ensure that you are rinsing all the detergent out every time you wash to prevent the problem reoccurring, and if they then start to smell again then you may need to switch detergents.

If nappies smell strongly of wee when in use, it could be down to "teething wee" which also often causes nappy rash. Charcoal impregnated microfleece reduces acidity and helps with the smell and the rash. You can buy "charcoal bamboo boosters/inserts" which are microfibre wrapped in charcoal impregnated microfleece, or you can buy/make charcoal impregnated microfleece liners.

It is worth noting that hemp nappies can have a strange smell to them and that some detergents leave clothing and nappies unscented which can be odd when first using them as we are so used to detergent scenting our laundry.

DO NOT USE:
This list of things to avoid with cloth nappies is taken from manufacturers' and retailers' websites.

Detergents with "cellulase" in the ingredients

Vinegar

Calgon

Any fabric conditioner

Bleach (apart from where listed as safe)

Napisan

"Vanish" and other harsh stain removers

Oxy-action stain removers

bumGenius/Cotton Babies specifically say, "Use non-bio washing powder which does not contacting any perfumes, dyes, whiteners, brighteners or enzymes" (It is possible that your warranty could be void if your nappies prematurely degrade and you are found to be using a harsh detergent or something else on the "DO NOT USE" list)

"Cloth-safe" creams
Ideally, if the nappy is changed often enough and skin is allowed to air dry as much as possible, rashes will be reduced anyway. Any cream with paraffin or petroleum-based ingredients is generally a certain no.

We would always recommend using a liner with creams regardless as there is no guarantee that a cream won't cause trouble for various reasons. Always rub creams in well and use sparingly to reduce the likelihood of problems. Disposable liners can cause nappy rash because they stay damp against the skin, so trying fleece liners is a good start. Silk liners and silver liners are also said to be better for rashes (silver is well known to have healing properties).

This is a list of creams etc that are generally agreed to be okay for cloth, providing they are used sparingly and rubbed in well:

Angel Baby Botty Balm

Arbonne Baby range of products

Badger Balm (questionable)

Balmy Notions

Bio Baby Eco Spray

Breastmilk

Burt Bees (questionable)

California Baby Diaper Rash Cream

Chamomile tea (NOT chamomile essential oils)

Cavilon (cream or spray)

CJ's BUTTer (all variants including tubs, tubes and spritz)

Coconut oil (solid or cold pressed)

Eco Sprout Bum Salve

Lanisoh

Little Violet's Baby Balm

Neal's Yards Baby CREAM (NOT baby balm)

Punkin Butt

Purepotions Lav Salve

Sheepish Grins Bottom Balm

Thirsties Booty Love

Waitrose Bottom Butter

Weleda Baby

If you use a cream and find that your nappies are stained from it (usually grey stains that look like oil residue) Olive Oil Soap is excellent for removing it or soak the nappies in milk then rinse thoroughly by hand until the water runs totally clear, then a rinse cycle in the washing machine, and then a 40 degree wash as usual to ensure all traces of milk are removed from the nappy.
Essential oils
Tea Tree is actually a very harsh oil for skin and should NOT be used on children under 12 years old. Many people use it to sanitise nappies but actually the quantity needed to effectively fully cleanse is way more than anyone would ever use. Quite a bit of skin redness issues can be put down to the use of Tea Tree in the nappy bucket or wash.

Logic also tells us that using small quantities of any anti-microbial regularly could eventually result in resistant microbes. Tea Tree should only be used under guidance from a qualified aromatherapist.

Lavender can be used neat on skin and is considered to be safe for babies and young children (a VERY small percentage of people are sensitive to it though so it should always be patch tested) but it does sting a lot on broken skin, so a few drops in water is fine for wipes. It can be added to the wash as an antimicrobial additive. There is a common misconception that lavender is relaxing. It is, but only in very small quantities. In larger quantities, it is stimulating so if you use lavender and find that your baby stops sleeping, that is probably why!

Chamomile is added to nearly every baby product these days as it is generally very gentle and safe to use with children.
However, in the last 10 years there has been a huge increase in the number of children with eczema, which does correlate to the increased use of chamomile. Aromatherapists would generally recommend avoiding chamomile oil unless under supervision for a specific problem. Chamomile tea is not the same as the essential oils and can be a lovely alternative.

Rose is extremely expensive so not often used, but is considered to be safe for use with babies.

Mandarin is not expensive and, diluted in a base oil, is generally safe for use with babies. Combined with lavender, it enhances the antimicrobial and healing properties, and it also said to be good for digestive health when a few drops in a base oil such as olive oil or grapeseed oil are massaged (clockwise) into the abdomen, but mandarin can stain so use with caution in that respect.

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The following information is a collaboration between nappy libraries, retailers, manufacturers, distributors and nappy organisations. These are general guidelines only; they apply to most brands and types of nappies. However, you must check the labels/instructions on your own nappies to ensure that they can be washed like this - some may be especially delicate.

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No Fabric Softener
No Bleach unless specifically designed for nappies

Ideally cool rinse and use a full length wash, perhaps water +

Just follow the guide below!

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2 Part Nappy
- bamboo viscose terry soaker
- hook & loop fastening
- no size adjustment

6x covers
10x inserts

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5 x Pocket Nappies
10 x Bamboo Inserts

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Complete nappy, don't need to be built or folded in any way