15/03/2023
TROUBLESHOOTING Part 2: Stains during the Newborn Phase
Firstly, let me start by saying that stains don’t really matter. As long as the nappy is thoroughly cleaned and laundered, it is okay for there to be some pigment left on the fibres of the fabric.
They’re frustrating to look at though, right? Especially in the newborn phase when your nappies might be fresh and new and so very pretty and newborn p**p is such a bright and stain-producing substance.
Here’s how to reduce and tackle stains (if you want to) during the newborn phase:
You can use a fleece liner. Newborn p**p is so that it might go through the liner, but at least it offers an added layer of protection. Synthetic fleece holds on to the pigment much less than natural cotton or bamboo. They also provide a stay dry effect for Baby and you’ll probably want to start using them once Baby is on solid foods, so you might as well start now.
Rinse the nappies off and then rub any marks with boerseep or Sunlight green bar soap. (PS, all our orders are currently being sent out with a free mini bar of tallow-based boerseep made by Pure Apothecary. If you’re keen to try it, now is the perfect time to shop with us.)
Dry your nappies in the sunshine. Sunlight works wonders to bleach out the pigment left behind by that pesky newborn p**p. We recommend that you leave your cotton Squiggles & Squash nappies in the sun when you’re home and can bring them into shade after a couple of hours as overdrying can cause them to become slightly stiff. If this happens, just rub and scrumple them in your hands to soften them again.
If have a stubborn newborn p**p stain and really would like for it to disappear (for example, because you are selling your newborn stash and moving into OSFM) you can use a very diluted solution of chlorine bleach (Jik) or oxygen bleach (Bio-bubbles, Oxiclean, Vanish powder etc) on your cotton Squiggles & Squash nappies for a short period of time. Follow the usage instructions accurately and avoid doing this frequently. Thankfully our cotton fleece fabric is hardy and can withstand this stain treatment well with no colour bleaching or damage if it is done correctly.