What do I do with the poo?

What do I do with the poo?

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It's easier than you think

It's for sure the number 1 question that we get asked 'What do you do with the poo?'.

For some reason, it seems to truly horrify new parents/carers when there is absolutely no need to be afraid. From poo to ‘ta-dah!’ – our disposable liners keep clean-ups simple. See our advice below for liquid and solid poo.

Pre-weaning poo (liquid)

Pre-weaning poo (breastmilk, formula and/or combi-fed) is water soluble and therefore, at this stage you do not need to use of a disposable liner, however, you can if you would prefer. Even without a liner, all you need to do is pop the nappy in the wash and follow our wash routine.

Weaning poo (solid)

When weaning you'll notice a considerable change in the poo. We recommend using a biodegradable, disposable liner so that it can be easily disposed of along with the poo, leaving minimal waste on the nappy. Once the liner and poo is removed, you can simply wash as per our wash guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I store used nappies?

Used nappies should be stored in either a nappy bucket or a dry hanging pail/bag. Of course, they should be kept well out of reach from little ones!

Where do I store used nappies when out & about?

If you are out and about store your used wipes/nappies in a ‘wet bag’ - you can browse our beautiful range of wet bags here. When you get home, pop into your nappy bucket ready for wash day.

How do I wash reusable nappies?

We recommend that you do not fill your machine more than ¾ full when dry as this will not allow enough room for the nappies to wash correctly.

  • Firstly, wash nappies on a cold rinse and spin setting that is around 30-40 minutes long. This will make the nappies nice and wet for the main wash. Do not use any detergent at this stage.

  • Then, on the longest cycle possible, wash nappies at either 40° or 60° degrees using Non-Bio detergent only. The amount of detergent to use is dictated by a couple of factors: How full your machine is, what the dosage is recommended by the detergent manufacturer (then divided by the load in the machine) and how hard the water in your area is. Nappies when washed should not smell of detergent. If they do then you have used too much which will cause a build up on the material fibres which can cause problems such as leaking, not enough will mean the nappies will still smell soiled and not be clean enough.

NEVER USE SOFTENERS OR BLEACHES.

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