Before using the diapers:
wash and dry your diaper once or twice in hot or warm water prior to
first use. This causes the fibers to shrink, fluff up and become more
absorbent. The diapers will shrink and get thicker with the first few
washes. This shrinkage has been allowed for when designing the
inserts.
If you bought several diapers, you may want to pre-wash one first as we can only refund on unused/unwashed products.
General Wash & Care: Keep your wet and dirty diapers in a diaper pail.
Hand
wash or machine wash in any temperature on regular cycle. Follow the
recommended amount of detergent as stated on the soap's packaging based
on your load size. Too much or too little will cause your diapers to
possibly stink, leak, or leave baby with a rash.
An
additional rinse can be used for particularly soiled loads. Make sure
that your diapers are rinsed clean. Any residue from poop, urine, or
detergent can make your diapers smell.
Tumble dry on any temperature or line dry.
Do not use fabric softener.
It will coat the inserts and make them water repellent and reduce the
absorbency of the inserts. Be aware that if you use dryer sheets in your
dryer for other laundry this can coat your dryer and transfer to your
diapers.
Do not use bleach. This will cause the fabric's fibers to break down. Do not use baking soda or vinegar in your wash. These are unnecessary.
Stain removal.
If staining occurs, it is important that any products used to remove
the stains are mild so as not to irritate the baby’s skin and/or cause
the diapers to prematurely deteriorate. In most cases, laying the
stained diapers out in the sun is the safest and most effective way of
removing stains.