Follow the washing instructions carefully and your nappies will last for a long time. Nappies have to be washed before  using them for the first time. The optimum absorbency is reached after 4-5 washes. We recommend to use natural detergents without artificial scents or bleaching agents(e.g. Ulrich). Because detergents may cause skin irritations make sure to rinse the nappies thoroughly before drying.

Especially with hard  water cotton may get rough and scratchy after washing. Although it will not do any harm your baby, on the contrary the skin gets massaged lightly, you can soften your nappies while rubbing them in your hands before use, or   putting them into a tumble dryer for a few minutes after hang drying on the line. Do not use any softening agent it will reduce the absorbency and your baby may get skin irritations.

100% cotton nappies should be pulled into shape after washing while still wet to keept them in form.

When using a dryer only dry at medium temperature (maximum 90�C). Hang dry your nappies in the air is best maintain the durarbility of the fabric and, saves a lot of energy.

Covers need not to be washed after every nappy change. Often it is sufficient to rinse them with water. They dry quickly and can be used again.