Preparing BG nappies for the first time use - any tips?

[lou031205]

Sorry if this is a daft question. I have 24 BG arriving in the post soon, and (taking the advice of the great vendor!) I will only be washing a few of them to try them on DD2 before washing the rest for the new arrival of DC3, in case they don't suit us.

I have read that 'real' nappies need to be washed 3 or 4 times before they are used for the first time, but had a few queries:

1. Is this just with the 1/4 detergent dose as people seem to be saying for general cloth nappy washing?

1. Does this mean that I just put the wash load on 3 or 4 times in a row? Or does it mean that I have to wash and DRY the nappies 3 or 4 times?

1. What temperature do I wash them on?

1. Do they need extra rinses on every wash, or just the last one?

1. Any tips/ things I have forgotton?

Thank you

Excited

You only really need to wash BGs once to get rid of factory/handling residues. It is natural fibres like hemp, bamboo and cotton that need to be washed several times before they reach full absorbency.

40˚ is good, but I've been told that when washing for a baby and toddler it is better to wash at 60˚ when there is toddler poo around. An occasional wash at 60˚ is also good for shifting stains (as is sunlight).

So much for the cute little 'degrees' sign then! For 40˚ read 40 degrees...

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Thank you swampster