Care of Minki nappies

Care of your Minkis pocket nappies

Caring for your Minki pocket nappies is easy but there are a few do's and don'ts to maintain their condition.

1. Remove a wet nappy and simply shake the nappy insert out of the pocket into your dry nappy bucket and throw the nappy in. If the nappy is soiled strectch the fleece over the loo and gently shake any solids into the toilet. If the nappy is still very soiled you will probably find this will rinse off by putting the washing machine through a pre-wash rinse cycle, though you might prefer to rinse it off by hand - hold in the toilet while flushing and holding FIRMLY! onto a corner. Put the nappy and nappy insert into your dry nappy bucket.

2. On wash day I recommend running your Minki nappies through a rinse cycle in your machine without detergent before washing.

3. Turn your minkis inside out and fasten the velcro. Wash using a 40 or 60ºC wash cycle and rinse. Use only a 1/2 of the recommended amount of detergent to prevent build up of detergent on the fabric. There is no need to soak Minkis. To reduce the 'bobbling' of the fleece outer layer do not wash with new cotton (which sheds a lot of fibres for the first several washes).

4. Ideally hang your pocket nappies to dry outside or inside in a warm place, but not directly on a radiator etc. They will dry in a few hours. You can tumble dry them but use the lowest heat setting to maintain their condition.

5. To make Minkis even easier to use store them ready-stuffed with an insert.

A few DON'Ts

Don't use a nappy barrier or balm cream with these nappies- it will leave a greasy residue on the stay dry inner which is very difficult to remove. If you want to use a cream because of severe nappy rash use our thick nappy liners to prevent cream getting onto the nappy or switch to a different nappy system to preserve your Minki pocket nappies.
Don't use any bleach products. Bleach is a strong chemical and will break down the fibres in your nappies.
Don't use fabric softener. It will coat the fabrics, making them water repellent and will cause leaks! Be aware that if you use dryer sheets in your dryer for other laundry this can coat your dryer and transfer to your nappies. If you encounter leaks with your Minki nappies, try hang drying instead.
Don't dry on HOT or HIGH HEAT! The PUL layer (waterproof outer) is meant for warm or low heat only! Preserve the life of your nappies by following this recommendation.

A few tips

Do wash your nappies after every use (i.e. do not add fresh insert to a used pocket nappy).
Natural-type detergents and soaps are not recommended for nappies containing polyester because of the soap build up they leave. This build up can cause repelling, leaks and rashes in sensitive skin. Cloth nappies do not require much detergent and too much can leave residue on the fibres, possibly causing your nappies to smell, leak, or leave baby with a rash. 1/2 the recommended amount per load should be sufficient.
Soaking dirty nappies (in a bucket filled with water & disinfectant or detergent) is not necessary. A dry nappy bucket with a tight fitting lid works fine.

If you have any queries or problems please feel free to contact us.

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