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Nappy Soaking Solutions
Soaking is optional, but if you choose to soak prior to washing, try ONE of these solutions in each bucket of water,(use fresh solution each day for maximum effect):
White distilled vinegar (2-3 tablespoons), find it in your local shop or supermarket.
Bicarbonate of Soda (1 tablespoon), available in large packets from chemists or weigh-and-save shops.
Tea Tree or Lavender essential oil (5 drops), available from health food shops and chemists.
Nappy sanitising powder (1 tablespoon), available from health food shops and chemists.
Washable baby wipes
Why not use washable wipes too? They have the same financial and environmental benefits as washable nappies and put you in control of the products used on your baby’s delicate skin. Most nappy retailers sell washable wipes or make your own from scraps of fabric or cut up an old cot sheet. The following recipe is great:
Steep 1 camomile teabag in a cup of boiling water and allow to cool.
Add a couple of drops of lavender oil and a little vegetable or olive oil.
Pour into a bottle and shake well.
Use in various ways: soak washable wipes in it and store in a sealable tub ready for use, decant into a spritzer bottle (from chemists) and spray directly onto the skin or use at home at each nappy change instead of water.
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