How much to wash stuff for newborn

[NoviceKnitter]

Hi - I read somewhere on Mumsnet that you should wash new real nappies three times at 60 degrees before using them on a newborn. Is this true and what about other items of clothing etc. I've washed everything once at 30 or 40 with a delicate non-bio - except for sheets and stuff which I've done at 60 - and assumed that would be fine. any thoughts?...

Washing the nappies is only necessary for absorbency. You don't have to do clothes and sheets, etc.

Aha! Thanks so much - now I understand. I'm not a slacking domestic goddess after all. Phew

also u dont have wash nappies at ^)... you just have to get them wet 3 times so they absorb. (you dont even have to dry them in between)

should have said 60 not ^)! lol