The myth of acidic urine
Some people attribute smells, burns and fabric damage to acidic urine (acidic wee). However, the cause is ammonia from improperly washed nappies.
Health
Nappy rash and nappy thrush
Rest assured, nappy rash is not inevitable and there are several things you can do to minimise, prevent and treat it.
Soapberries (aka Soap Nuts)
Soapberries or soap nuts come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree. They contain saponin,1 which is a glucoside with foaming characteristics, i.e….
Eczema and sensitive skin
Reactions to washing detergents are very rare, even in those with sensitive skin and eczema. If your baby wears clothes washed in normal detergent without issue, their nappies can be washed in the same detergent.
Using cloth nappies when your child is sick or unwell
Many people come to Clean Cloth Nappies with questions about using cloth nappies during vaccinations, viral illnesses, and fungal infections. This page covers what you need to do with the cloth nappies if your child has one of the common childhood health conditions listed below.
Health concerns of disposable nappies
Worried about chemicals in disposable nappies?
Identifying and treating mould
Chlorine bleach and 90/95°C degree front loader machine cycles remove mould. It is possible to remove mould spores and stains caused by mould
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