https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:02:13 +0000 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:48:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37942 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1266521&title=inserts-staining#1266521 Author: Kellz
Subject: 37942
Posted: 14 February 2011 at 2:48pm

My bad- have been soaking pocket nappys and inserts every day in ecostore napisan stuff,.... have used they same nappy on 2 kids now and they are fine. One or 2 of the honeychild pockets are getting stretching around the domes but I think thats more from being pulled tight over all the night nappy stuffing I use in them!]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:48:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1266521&title=inserts-staining#1266521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1266415&title=inserts-staining#1266415 Author: lisame
Subject: 37942
Posted: 14 February 2011 at 1:28pm

mealz - we only use about a tablespoon - which was recommended to me for a rinse - I haven't noticed any deterioration in the bamboo nappies but we haven't had them that long... ]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:28:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1266415&title=inserts-staining#1266415 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1264854&title=inserts-staining#1264854 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 37942
Posted: 11 February 2011 at 8:15pm

yeah i have a mix, some are bamboo - but most are those cheapuy ones, which i think are cotton.

Ah well might give the worst ones a go, and see what happens :) But you're right, im not interested in any kind of cover, theyre all in great nik, just the inserts. Just wanted to check i wasnt about to stuff anything up LOL


i do tend to use drops of tea tree oil in my machine which helps lose the ammonia smell - i love it!]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:15:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1264854&title=inserts-staining#1264854 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1264463&title=inserts-staining#1264463 Author: NewMummyJade
Subject: 37942
Posted: 11 February 2011 at 12:18pm

From what ive heard soaking inserts and liners in nappisan occasionally is 100% fine. Like others have said id tend to avoid soaking bamboo or hemp inserts (except maybe a one off if they got really bad) but microfibre, microfleece (liners) and cotton prefolds should be fine.

Defo not covers tho, PUL doesnt like nappisan!

Our mums and grandmothers used to soak our cotton flat naps everytime in nappisan and they lasted for years!

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:18:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1264463&title=inserts-staining#1264463 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263784&title=inserts-staining#1263784 Author: Iceland
Subject: 37942
Posted: 10 February 2011 at 2:36pm

yes, i aggree that vinegar is damaging bamboo.
i used to do (only occasional vinegar/baking soda wash) and now i m noticing breaking in the bamboo fibre... creating sort of cracks in the fabric.... so better stay clear from vinegar.

also, i d warn from a tree tree oil in a rince, last week,i tried this with my ittis (apparently it disinfects and deodorises naps) and after the wash i had a blue colour leak form a blue itti bitti cover in my wash....not too bad on itti bitti sio but terrible on bitti boos!!! and now can t get rid of this. ...

any one had similar experience?
anyway, just be causios with the amounts or teetree (i used cca 5 drops only)...
so you stash doesnt get damaged.
Icelandm

Edited by iceland]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:36:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263784&title=inserts-staining#1263784 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263707&title=inserts-staining#1263707 Author: Jaune
Subject: 37942
Posted: 10 February 2011 at 1:06pm

I think vinegar can be just as damaging to bamboo...but not 100% sure!]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:06:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263707&title=inserts-staining#1263707 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263690&title=inserts-staining#1263690 Author: lisame
Subject: 37942
Posted: 10 February 2011 at 12:38pm

depends what they are... artificial fibres like microfibre should be ok. natural fibres (bamboo, cotton) don't really like constant chemical treatment but I guess a once off would be ok...?

ETA: have you tried vinegar & lemon juice, and then a good dose of sun?

Edited by lisame]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:38:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263690&title=inserts-staining#1263690 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263323&title=inserts-staining#1263323 Author: Kalimirella
Subject: 37942
Posted: 09 February 2011 at 9:50pm

I've always thought that they say to avoid napisan/sard etc products more for the outers, especially PUL etc as it eats at it. I would think the inserts being plain cloth of whatever sort would be fine to be soaked from time to time.]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:50:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263323&title=inserts-staining#1263323 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263320&title=inserts-staining#1263320 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 37942
Posted: 09 February 2011 at 9:47pm

I'm not sure what the 'rules' are but I have always soak my inserts (microfibre and hemp) in a bucket of water and a few drops of tea tree oil. Just because I can't stand the smell of them if they're dry pailed! They look fine, no stains at all. ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:47:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263320&title=inserts-staining#1263320 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263290&title=inserts-staining#1263290 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 37942
Posted: 09 February 2011 at 9:22pm

Hey there

Noticing that some of our inserts are becoming quite stained - i think this happens when DH encounters a poopy nappy as he tends to scrape most to loo, then wet the nappy/insert trying to clean it (even tho ive told him this is not needed). Sunlight does not appear to be helping - nor has repeated washes, and while i know its no bother (especially as this hides inside a pocket) it annoys me.

Are you allowed to soak inserts in bleach/ or nappysan?
Or any other ideas?]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37942&PID=1263290&title=inserts-staining#1263290