So its Day 3 and today’s challenge is
Now as you will know from my introductory post, I have never used anything but disposable nappies so some of the questions presented to me onto days challenge card were a bit redundant. So I can only give you my opinion as a first time user as I have nothing to compare these all in one nappies against.
Here are the washing facts:
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- It is recommended that the nappies are given a pre wash before first wear
- The Miosolo nappy must be machine washed at 60oC .
- You could choose to soak the used nappies instead I hasten to add, but as I have a washing machine its just as easy to add a load at the end of the day for me personally.
- You do need to add a scoop of miofresh sanitiser to your washing powder draw and then you wash as normal with your washing detergent.
- It is important not to use fabric softener as this will lessen the nappy’s absorbency.
- Oh and don’t forget to pull out the liner before washing as this will help ensure that all soiled areas and any stray poo is removed! (see diagram below)
Drying the Miosolo is VERY easy and quick – obviously if you had a washing line, which I don’t, you would line dry them in the right weather conditions. However, this time of year a washing line is not a reliable method for drying nappies. I placed mine on my heated towel rail and they dry within 1-2 hours
The Miosolo can be tumble dried on cold too.
Washing and drying the Miosolo is actually very easy and the turn around time is pretty fast, especially the drying time. One of the nappies I washed had a ‘stain’ on it and after washing it had completely gone. So I would see the maintaining the re-usable nappy as a positive experience and one that could sway me towards going more real and less disposable nappy in the future.
It is worth noting that it has been calculated by Go Real that the total cost of washing nappies (including electricity, washing powder and water at 60°C) over a 2.5 year period is just £102.19.
Finally, I was given some tips on looking after re-useable nappies by some lovely bloggers who commented on my introductory post and I thought I would share them with you, because I think any advice is good advice from people who have experience when I don’t!
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Thank you xx
Mum ofallTrades
You can easily see how cost effective these would be. I will be interested to hear how you get on with them.
Steph
Awww you quoted me! I am so glad you’re getting on with cloth. Do you think you might stick with them after the challenge?