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Mumsnet Discussions: Ethical living : My nappies have gone crunchy! (3 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By milkmoustache on Wed 03-Dec-08 19:43:46
I've just read the thread about keeping clothes soft, but wonder if anyone has any advice about real nappies? We live in a hard water area and last time round DD got dreadful nappy rash and sore legs with her nappies. Don't want DS to suffer the same way. I am using fleece liners this time which is an improvement, but those nappies are CRISP!! Does vinegar really help? if so, how much?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By swampster on Wed 03-Dec-08 21:55:49
Come over here and ask that question again.

I assume you don't want to replace them with microfibre nappies (soft but smelly IMO).

Vinegar, yes, advice from Kittykins: White (or distilled) vinegar can be used instead of fabric conditioner to help keep your nappies soft. This is especially helpful if you live in a hard water area. Use a generous 'slug' in the fabric softener drawer of your washing machine.

Otherwise tumble drying (I know, I know...) - even for 10 minutes when they are nearly dry - makes a world of difference.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsBadger on Wed 03-Dec-08 22:14:15
or if you are up for replacing, ones like Bimbles with a fleece inner layer are good as however crispy the cotton gets the fleece stays soft


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