Help- I'm officially a cloth nappy user!!

Thanks for the advice...will try that

@ Claudia, nice to see you here again. Was wondering why you had been so scarce. How is James doing? I just want to say quickly that I have not found any problems with my Hemp Inners from my Cherub Trees except that they do tend to get very hard. I can't really comment though as I don't use any detergents and so maybe it is something like that that is causing the problem? Also maybe the Hot Wash but I can't say either as I don't use a hot wash.

I have not used the 7th Generation washing powder so i can't say but I can't think that there is anything wrong with it if it is all natural, contains so soap or fabric softener. How does it work for you? It's always good to have other options to recommend to clients.

@ Gwen E, it's interesting you mention the orage Tinge. I found similar before on the inserts of the Nappies and on 1 of my Unbleached cotton Prefolds. I don't use rash cream so I didn't know what it was. If you arn't dropping the tea tree directly onto the nappies then i can't think how it could stain. It may be some kind of reaction to Urine but really shouldn't do that. I am also at a loss for what it could be. All I have in the bucket is tea tree so it must be this but have no idea why it would cause this. The marks did come out though without vanish. If you plan on using vanish use the Pink packet and don't use it on your covers as they will degrade. You could try something like Pro-Bac or that Bloublommetjies Optical Brightner that Claudia spoke of.

Hi Ladies
Hope everyone is keeping warm and well. Just a quick question: some of my BM nappies have taken on an orangy-pink tinge...and was wondering if the tea tree oil on the cotton wool ball in my bucket could be causing this? When i empty the bucket the cotton wool ball seems to be a similar colour? Someone mentioned using Vanish to whiten nappies...which type? Thanks

Hi Ladies, used to chat here, but then kindof fell off for a bit. Seems the threads been really busy.
I use the old style mother nature nappies, the cherub trees and at night I now use plain old terry squares (I have found them best for going the distance at night - but still add a mother nature booster pad) During the day I have waterproofs that I bought in the UK for use with the MN nappies, but at night I also just use the woolies pants, because although not breathable, they def stop wetness getting through to bedding)
I love the cherub tree, but only "discovered" them when James was 4 months and I had already got a lot of MN stock, so I've been sticking with what I bought.
Just a few questions:
1. Ladies with cherub tree nappies, I've noticed that some of my hemp inserts have become very thread bare and as a result when I use them the nappies leak terribly. Surely this shouldnt be the case? Ive had them for about 10 months, but I was hoping to get more use out of them (for kiddy number 2) - has this happedned to anyone else and is it maybe something I am doing??
2. Anyone using 7th generation washing powder? I've recently changed because it gets a lot of good reviews overseas (you can get it in Dischem, plus its not badly priced), so far its been great, but no one else seems to use and I'm wondering if there is maybe something bad about it??

@ Joli, I'm super lazy, my dirty nappies just get the liners flushed and then thrown into dry bauckets to await washing. I've never rinsed before hand, and I dont have stains.

About the stripping. About every 4 months I strip wash my nappies. I do a long cycle at 60 degrees using the bloublommetjies optical brightener (its just sodium bicard with paw paw extract) and a vinegar softener. Not only does this seem to make them "whiter" but it definitly takes the pong out:)

@ Anina YIPEEEEE!!!!! I know the feeling of relief for dry clothes!

Amanda, I'll try to take some pics this afternoon, but parading them around in nappies in this weather might go through as child abuse...

2km, I sent you a mail back. I wil go post reviews about this and the training pants.

Stefan was dry this morning!!! His nappy lasted the whole night with 1 x 300ml bottle, 1 x 150 ml bottle during the night and 2 x 150 ml bottles of tea this morning before I got a chance to change the nappy. I am amazed. I folded differently and I think I fitted the waterproof better and we have dry clothes.