Storing dirty cloth nappies
Store in a plastic laundry basket with holes. Nappies need to breathe and not ever be closed up in a sealed bin. Keep in a well ventilated area. A bathroom is a good place or even outside on a deck or in a courtyard (get one with a flip lid). Weather is no issue for the nappies.
A basket of dirty cloth nappies should not smell. If it does, then something is amiss with the wash routine which is easily fixed. Believe it or not, dirty disposable nappies are actually the stinky culprits.
Never soak nappies in water/chemicals/Sterri nappy/Milton/stain removers, anything ever. This will damage the nappies.
Nappies can be stored for three days max. Mould is probably the biggest issue if stored longer.
At home
Pee nappies
Day nappies: Throw as is, in the laundry bin. No need to rinse and dry first. A rinse is a personal choice.
Night nappies ( from 6kg) ideally need to be pre-washed the day they come off the bum. See our washing page for details.
Poop nappies
Newborn poop is rinsed off under the tap then stored in the bin. Tip: if the nappies have yellow marks on after washing, hang in the sun. This really works.
Once baby is on solids/formula, spray nappy off in the toilet. Reusable fleece liners and a bidet sprayer is the easiest method. You can also opt for disposable liners.
Going out
Wrap the nappy up and store in a wetbag until you get home. Clean at home.
