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kateje · 29/01/2008 17:02

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tutu100 · 29/01/2008 18:54

I think if you wash them at 60 or above that should kill off anything nasty. Someone has also suggested in the past microwaving them or putting them in the freezer to kill off bacteria.

Hope your lo is better soon.

kateje · 29/01/2008 21:19

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curlywurlycremeegg · 29/01/2008 21:42

It is and as far as I can remember you really need to boil them, which is no good if you have bamboo as they shrink if washed above 60. Someone did post about an antifungal soaking solution once, but you may have to search long and hard n the nappy/thrush threads to find it, sorry I can't remember more

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sweetkitty · 29/01/2008 21:44

What about soaking in Milton, I believe from memory it is anti-fungal as well?

A standard 60 degree wash should be sufficient though with a vinegar rinse.

kateje · 29/01/2008 21:50

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kateje · 29/01/2008 22:00

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coby · 29/01/2008 22:23

See...you don't need me

Freezing is not guaranteed to solve the problem with a yeast.

Recent research has shown that Lavender oil has a fungicidal effect on Candida albicans which is great news for cloth nappy users. They used a 2% solution for 15 minutes to kill the yeast but they found that at lower concentrations it had a fungistatic effect (i.e. it doesn't kill the infection but stops it getting worse).

Adding Cider vinegar to the wash may also help. Don't use biological washing powder. Do a rinse cycle after your wash to help remove any traces of substances that may make things worse. And make sure your nappies are thoroughly dry before you use them again.

Try not to worry too much about going down the antibacterial route and try to stick to mainly anti-fungal only solutions. I say this as you need to get the skin and body back to its normal balance - many fungal infections are caused by an initial imbalance of the natural skin flora and fauna (!). Once the fungi get there and start to grow, they make their own little micro environment that suits their growth requirements. Having a few nice bacteria about to try and redress the balance may not be a bad thing. (yes, I know I am sounding like a yukult advert now )

Aren't you using bamboo nappies? Be careful with very hot washing. 60C will do a good job, but any hotter might be too hot for the bamboo.

The 'pond smell' is interesting have you not had any luck removing it yet?

Hope your DDs bottom gets better soon.

Very brain day atm, if I think of anything else I'll let you know

hth

coby · 29/01/2008 22:27

how do you dry your nappies btw?

coby · 29/01/2008 22:49

just re-read my post...sorry if it is a bit rambling - the last bit should have said 'I'm having a bit of a brain dead day' (enough said )

kateje · 30/01/2008 23:07

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juuule · 31/01/2008 07:26

I always soak my nappies in a mild white vinegar solution overnight if there's been a bout of thrush. 60c wash and make sure that they are well dried preferably in sunlight.
Works for us.

kateje · 31/01/2008 10:57

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juuule · 31/01/2008 11:31

Candida is a fungal yeast.
Canestan will treat fungal conditions. Athlete's foot is a fungal condition. Thrush is a fungal condition.
Your baby can have nappy rash caused by thrush and not have oral thrush.
An overnight soak in a mild vinegar hasn't harmed the elastic in my Tots Bots nappies.
HTH

kateje · 31/01/2008 12:08

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nappyaddict · 07/02/2008 02:04

kateje - when using oxy/vanish type stuff make sure it isn't scented and doesn't contain and optical brighteners.

kateje · 07/02/2008 23:23

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nappyaddict · 08/02/2008 01:37

"Don?t use bleach of whitening agents. The will breakdown the fibres of fabrics and destroy the waterproof membrane on your nappy covers.

When washing or soaking diapers, a good alternative to chlorine bleach is the environmentally friendly oxygenated bleach. But be careful, not all are created equal?make sure the product you choose contains no additives beyond sodium carbonate. Our choice is Nappy Fresh."

"You should only use detergents that are free of dyes, enzymes, perfumes, whiteners and brighteners. Using detergents containing these ingredients will cause damage to your nappy including elastic failure and leaking"

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