FAQ
What does Ai2 mean?
Ai2 means it is a complete nappy, with a detachable booster that is removed for washing. This makes them fast drying.
Do I need a cover?
NO, the fabric used in the nappy shell and boosters will keep the nappy from leaking.
How many nappies will I need?
Approx. 24 nappies will see you through, if washing every second day. 8 per day, and another 8 just incase.
What are the advantages of using a MCN to a disposable?
MCNs are as convenient as a disposable, but less impact on the environment.
What do I soak my nappies in?
Nothing at all. Just a bucket with a lid DRY. Rinse soiled nappies and place in a dry bucket, until ready to wash
How do I wash my nappies?
Just wash on a warm or cold wash cycle with half recommended amount of detergent or none at all.
How do I dry my nappies?
Best place is on the line, the sun sanitises them and removes any stains.
What if it is cloudy?
No worries the UV still gets through and will sanitise your nappies
There are dark stains on my boosters that won’t come out
That is probably from panadol. I would recommend if your baby is teething or has a fever use a disposabe nappy.
My boosters are all hard
To make them soft and fluffy again dry in the shade and/or give a 5 mins spin in the dryer.
How does your nappy fit a newborn and a toddler?
With the various snap positions you can modify the nappy to fit any size baby.
My nappies are leaking and the boosters are not absorbing moisture anymore
Possible cause is a build up of detergent, do a HOT wash with no detergent. This is called ‘strip’ washing
They are so expensive, will I save money?
Of course you will. Using disposable nappies for a period of 3 years could cost you well over $3,000. To set up a good MCN system would cost approximately one third of that or less. Effectively saving you a couple of thousand dollars. The cost of washing your cloth nappies is very low, especially now with MCNs, and dry pailing, no soaking, no bleaching, no detergent. Studies have been done to suggest less than $90/year
Can I reuse the nappy shell if it isn’t soiled
Yes you can, just unsnap the booster and snap in a new one.
Do I wash the covers all together. As they are all sorts of colours I am assuming the colours do not run. Is this right?
Yes they are fine to wash all together. I have never had a colour run.
Do I need to wash the covers and/or the inners several times before use to improve absorbency.
The covers do not have any absorbancy at all, so No they will not change with repeated washing, but the boosters (inners) will become more absorbant with a few washes, about 8 washes they will reach there best absorbancy. BUT you do not need to wash them 8 times before use.
Just do an inital wash, and they are right to go. They are already very absorbant, but it will improve after a few washes
If you have any other questions please email me and I would be happy to help.
I know changing to MCNs can be a bit confusing, I was confused myself when I first looked into purchasing some.