Softening towelling nappies
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Topic: Softening towelling nappies
Posted By: Spacette
Subject: Softening towelling nappies
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:21pm
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My main nappies are fitted towelling ones called Mother-ease (US) and lately they seem very 'crunchy' - anyone know how I could soften them up without using the wrong chemicals? They are generally washed with a bit of ecostore powder and line dried. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:47pm
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Maybe dry them in the dryer on low... I always dry our towels in the dryer because otherwise they go stiff and crunchy...probably the same with nappies made out of towelling.
Or reduce the spin speed on your washing machine so they don't dry so fast? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 2:03pm
| Yeh i'd finish them in the dryer. Our towel towels are always really rough because they're line dried. Time in the drier = yummy fluffy towels! |
Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 4:38pm
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Try drying them about 3/4 dry then put in the drier for the last bit- means they get the sun on them to sanitise them, and you dont use as much power! ------------- 
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Posted By: Spacette
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 4:52pm
Good idea, but we don't have a drier  .
Maybe microfleece liners would help in the meantime.. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 4:55pm
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ah, then line dry them until 3/4 done then do the rest inside out of the sun, and make sure you dont over dry them -------------
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Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 30 May 2011 at 9:53pm
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I find cansteen softens my nappy wipes and inserts. So maybe give that a try? ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Spacette
Date Posted: 31 May 2011 at 7:16pm
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Cheers, will give both those a go :) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lisame
Date Posted: 01 June 2011 at 10:40am
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a little bit of white vinegar in a rinse helps too. I have the same with our nappies. Every now and then they end up having a dryer dry for various reasons (we don't have a dryer either) and it softens them up a lot for a while.
Also make sure they're totally clear of detergent. I usually put ours through an extra rinse cycle. |