Troubleshooting
How many nappies will I need?
If you are happy to wash every 1-2 days we recommend that you purchase around 12-15 Cherub Tree nappies. The outers come out of the spin cycle almost dry and the inserts will dry quickly – probably overnight or quicker.
Any tips for anti-bacterial treatments for my nappies?
Add a few drops of tea tree oil or Dettol Laundry Liquid to kill viruses and bacteria in the nappies.
Can I use barrier creams with Cherub Tree nappies?
If you do need to use a barrier cream (helpful during teething) we highly recommend you use a biodegradable, flushable liner. This prevents the creams from getting on the fabric of the nappies – which can inhibit absorption over time.
What is Stripping?
If you notice that your Cherub Tree nappies are starting to smell strongly of ammonia – often obvious as soon as your baby urinates, then it may be time to strip your nappies.
‘Stripping’ simply means washing the nappies in a way that removes excessive build up of washing powder or creams and lotions.
Simply wash the nappy inserts on one cycle up to 60 degrees with NO washing powder. Then, run a second cycle with 1/2 cup of baking soda or white vinegar in the rinse cycle. Rinse again if necessary.
Always dry your nappies in the sun and fresh air where possible.
Help, my nappies are leaking.
The three main reasons for leaks with cloth nappies are:
My nappies always smell bad!
The most common cause of ‘stinky nappies’ is simple – too much washing powder. It’s important to use half the recommended amount of washing powder to wash your nappies. If you’re concerned about bacteria – add a few drops of tea tree oil, or some dettol laundry liquid to the rinse cycle. Every now and then you should re-wash your nappies (after the wash with powder) on a hot wash up to 60 degrees with no powder.
We also thoroughly recommend rinsing your inserts with cold water as soon as you remove the soiled nappy from your baby. This helps to prevent the smell setting in.
Not fitting properly?
Cherub Tree nappies are a One Size Fits All (OSFA) fitting from 4 to 17 kilos. The rows of snaps at the front of the nappy are for adjusting the rise enabling the nappy to be changed to small, medium and large.
If your baby is very small (newborn and between 3-5 kilos) and you are finding the nappy seems to big – it may be a case of having to wait for your baby to put on a little weight. Lots of little babies have very slim legs and while Cherub Tree nappies do adjust to fit very small babies – they may be a little big on very small babies.
If you are finding the legs too big on bigger babies - you may need to go back to the size smaller.
If you are finding the leg holes too tight (leaving red marks on your baby’s legs) it is time to change your nappy to the next size up.
When fitting the nappy to your baby, ensure that the legs and waist are firm, but not tight on your baby. Please feel welcome to contact us for help with fitting your nappies.
If you are happy to wash every 1-2 days we recommend that you purchase around 12-15 Cherub Tree nappies. The outers come out of the spin cycle almost dry and the inserts will dry quickly – probably overnight or quicker.
Any tips for anti-bacterial treatments for my nappies?
Add a few drops of tea tree oil or Dettol Laundry Liquid to kill viruses and bacteria in the nappies.
Can I use barrier creams with Cherub Tree nappies?
If you do need to use a barrier cream (helpful during teething) we highly recommend you use a biodegradable, flushable liner. This prevents the creams from getting on the fabric of the nappies – which can inhibit absorption over time.
What is Stripping?
If you notice that your Cherub Tree nappies are starting to smell strongly of ammonia – often obvious as soon as your baby urinates, then it may be time to strip your nappies.
‘Stripping’ simply means washing the nappies in a way that removes excessive build up of washing powder or creams and lotions.
Simply wash the nappy inserts on one cycle up to 60 degrees with NO washing powder. Then, run a second cycle with 1/2 cup of baking soda or white vinegar in the rinse cycle. Rinse again if necessary.
Always dry your nappies in the sun and fresh air where possible.
Help, my nappies are leaking.
The three main reasons for leaks with cloth nappies are:
- The inserts are soaking wet and when any pressure is applied (ie your baby sits down) moisture escapes out the legs and back. Solution: Add more inserts.
- The nappy is leaking – mainly around the legs, but the inserts are still mostly dry. Solution: Adjust the fit. Make sure the nappy is firm (but not tight) around the legs. Ensure you have set the nappy to the appropriate size setting for your child’s weight/age.
- My nappies have never leaked... until now? Solution: This is most likely the cause of a build up of washing powder or nappy creams. Strip them (see our 'What is stripping' F.A.Q.)
My nappies always smell bad!
The most common cause of ‘stinky nappies’ is simple – too much washing powder. It’s important to use half the recommended amount of washing powder to wash your nappies. If you’re concerned about bacteria – add a few drops of tea tree oil, or some dettol laundry liquid to the rinse cycle. Every now and then you should re-wash your nappies (after the wash with powder) on a hot wash up to 60 degrees with no powder.
We also thoroughly recommend rinsing your inserts with cold water as soon as you remove the soiled nappy from your baby. This helps to prevent the smell setting in.
Not fitting properly?
Cherub Tree nappies are a One Size Fits All (OSFA) fitting from 4 to 17 kilos. The rows of snaps at the front of the nappy are for adjusting the rise enabling the nappy to be changed to small, medium and large.
If your baby is very small (newborn and between 3-5 kilos) and you are finding the nappy seems to big – it may be a case of having to wait for your baby to put on a little weight. Lots of little babies have very slim legs and while Cherub Tree nappies do adjust to fit very small babies – they may be a little big on very small babies.
If you are finding the legs too big on bigger babies - you may need to go back to the size smaller.
If you are finding the leg holes too tight (leaving red marks on your baby’s legs) it is time to change your nappy to the next size up.
When fitting the nappy to your baby, ensure that the legs and waist are firm, but not tight on your baby. Please feel welcome to contact us for help with fitting your nappies.
