Our Cloth Nappies
At Unicorn we have:
- An organic cotton shaped nappy (one size fits all), very easy
velcro fasteners, as easy to put on as a disposable and takes
a little longer than a terry to dry.
- Unbleached terry nappies, 3 sizes to stop them being bulky.
- Biodegradable liners, to catch the poo.
- Nappi nippas, for a snug, safe fit with a terry nappy.
- Velcro fastening outers, good fit for with any nappy, come
in 4 sizes.
- A great organic knitted cotton nappy, one size fits all in
a 3 pack & organic cotton liners also in a 3 pack. Very
good value with instructions of how to fold in the packet.
Here's what to do with them
Lay the nappy out (& fold if a terry) place a liner on the
nappy (don't fold the liner as this effects the one way absorbency
- you can cut them if you need them smaller). Next put the nappy
on the baby & use a nappi nippa to secure the terry nappies,
this will ensure a snug fit. Don't worry if it's complicated at
first, it gets to be second nature very soon. Now put on the outer,
this prevents leaks from the nappy, make sure all the nappy is
tucked in.
 A
guide to washing nappies
- Solid waste is collected in the separate liner sheet. If
you're using a biodegradable liner this can simply be flushed
away. If the nappy is soiled with solids hold it securely in
the toilet pan and let the water flush the mess away.
- Leave used nappies soaking until you've got a full washload.
Tip: Adding 4 or 5 drops of Tea Tree Oil to the water deodorises
and provides anti-bacterial protection.
- Pop the nappies in your washing machine. Avoid using fabric
conditioner too often as it can effect the absorbent properties.
- Ideally air dry the nappies to save energy, but you can use
the dryer if you prefer. Tip: Add a dry towel to dryer - this
can reduce your drying time by up to 10 mins. (note: drying
on radiators can make nappies stiff).
- Outer pants don't need to be washed every change - in fact
if washed too often the waterproof material can be affected.
(This means you only need about 4 in any size).
The selection of nappies we stock at Unicorn is small but they
have been tirelessly researched. From experience the small terry
may be the most efficient for a newborn, and then a mixture of
the all-in-one and terries for 10lbs and over. The small terry
nappy can also be folded and used as booster pads for in the night.
If you're unsure about using the nappies just buy a couple and
try them out.
Any questions please ask in the shop or e-mail kellie@unicorn-grocery.co.uk
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