Budget Nappy Name Tags Modern Cloth Nappies (MCN) - PUL - Askels (2024)

FAQs

How many MCNS do you need? ›

We recommend starting with 6-12 nappies for a part-time stash and seeing how you get on. You can always purchase more if and when you're ready to up your cloth nappy usage. You can also start with a cloth nappy trial pack of 2.

Soaking the covers will cause irreversible damage and void your warranty. These days it's an unnecessary added step, modern cloth nappies are kept cleaner and fresher by leaving your washing machine to do the hard work for you and by dry pailing.

You can purchase snap-on name tags for cloth nappies, otherwise some masking tape does the job too. How many nappies do you need to provide each day? Remember most centres policy is for a nappy change every 2 hours so ensure you have enough fresh nappies each day depending on the length of time they are in care.

We recommend changing cloth diapers every 2-3 hours during the day. At night, you may require a little extra absorption to keep bubs dry and happy right through.

For a full day in cloth I would recommend 6 cloth nappies, to allow you to wash less often or use cloth full time 12 cloth nappies is a good starting number, although for the simplest wash routine most recommend 20-25 day time cloth nappies and 3 - 5 night time cloth nappies for full time use.

We recommend flushing the soiled/pooey liners, & disposing of the wet/wee liners in the bin.

With adequate agitation, the right amount of quality detergent, some laundry booster/stain remover and warm-hot water (40-60⁰C), nappies should come out of the machine smell free.

Use the Dryer

Dry on low heat only, and don't put waterproof shells or covers in the dryer, just the inserts. If you do put nappies which have elastic components in the dryer, make sure you let them cool before taking them out - stretching elastic while it's still warm can reduce the elasticity.

You can start using cloth nappies at any age, from newborn to toddler. Many parents choose to start using cloth nappies from birth, while others may transition when their baby is a few months old or even older. The key is to find the right type of cloth nappy and fit for your baby's age and size.

Recommended Mainstream Detergents for Cloth Nappies

OMO, Persil, Biozet, Radiant Powder, Radiant Senstive or Trimat Sensitive are all perfectly fine to use.

What is the difference between cloth diapers and nappies? ›

2. Convenience. Disposable diapers are easy to use as they have high absorbency and can be discarded once soiled. Reusable cloth diapers, on the other hand, need to be rewashed and require to be changed frequently as compared to disposable diapers.

We recommend to change a cloth diaper every two hours. We recommend to change a cloth diaper every two hours. This prevents your child from having urine against the skin for long periods of time, with the risk of redness. The more absorbency there is in the cloth diaper, the less wet it becomes when the child pees.

If you are using fitted nappies which require a cover, we recommend having 4-6 covers in the appropriate size on hand. You don't need to wash them after every wear (unless they get pooey), as you can air covers between changes and reuse them several times.

The answer to the question “How many newborn diapers do I need?” is fairly straightforward. Newborns may use up to 10 diapers per day. Of course, every child is different, and days can vary, so think about it in terms of weeks and plan for close to 70 diapers each week.

If you're doing laundry every other day, I would recommend having enough diapers for three days. For three days of diapers while washing every other day, a newborn (0-6 months) will need at least 36 diapers, an older infant (6-15 months) will need 24, and at least 20 for a toddler (15 months).