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Care of pocket nappy inserts

Pocket nappy inserts can generally be cared for in the same way as your pocket nappies. Bear in mind that microterry inserts are best washed and tumble dried on hot once before the first use to 'fluff them up'. Inserts made from natural fibres (hemp, cotton or bamboo) will generally take a few washes until they reach their maximum absorbency. Normally wash at 40ºC, or 60ºC if heavily soiled or for an occasional wash. Hang to dry or tumble dry (temperature according to the manufacturers' instructions).

Hemp Inserts
Hemp inserts may be made from completely natural and unprocessed hemp fabric and must be washed 2-3 times prior to first use (no need to dry between washes) and then, ideally, tumble-dried once on hot. This will remove any residues, boost their absorbency and shrink them down to the correct size. They will continue to gain absorbency over the next few washes. Because hemp is a dense, absorbent fibre these inserts tend to be slower drying. Ensure that they are thoroughly dried before use by hanging somewhere warm with good air circulation and you could consider tumble drying to finish them off.

As with other natural fibres, after repeated washing hemp fabric can become a little stiff. If your nappies get 'hard' here are a few things that will soften them:

• rub the fabric together to fluff them up again
• if you normally hang dry, tumble dry for the first 10 minutes before hang drying


• most effective and eco-friendly of all, catch some rain water and soak your nappies in it before spinning and drying as usual!
• add soda crystals to your washing routine - these soften the water
• use a commercially available water softener to soften your water for washing

Microterry Inserts
Wash and dry before the first use. Then store and wash with your pocket nappies ~ store dry, wash at 40ºC or 60ºC and hang to dry or tumble on a low heat setting. Microterry inserts, unlike cotton or hemp, will remain soft even in hard water areas or after many washes.