Poop guide for cloth nappies

Welcome to Green Poppy's Big Poo Guide!

What do you do with the poo in cloth nappies?

Is it disgusting to handle poo in a cloth nappy? Does the poo stick to the washing machine? Do you have to stand and scrape nappies all day? The answer is no! But these are common questions, and it's understandable that many hesitate about cloth nappies precisely because of the poo. However, it can be managed in a simple and hygienic way.

Babies and toddlers do pooh – it’s unavoidable. But just like with disposable nappies, the poo needs to end up where all other poo belongs: in the toilet. Here's a guide on how to easily handle soiled nappies.

 

Newborn Poo Guide

Newborns who are exclusively breastfed or formula-fed have watery stools. This means you can put the entire nappy in the washing machine without needing to scrape or rinse it first. The machine can wash it away without any problems. Would you like to read more about how to wash cloth nappies? Check out our washing guide!

 

This is how to handle your baby's poo when they start eating solids – here’s our step-by-step poo guide!

When your baby starts eating solid food, their poo changes, and you'll need to deal with it quickly before washing. But don't worry – it's easier than you think! Here are some simple methods:

  • Quick poo Hold the nappy over the toilet and shake or turn it inside out so the poo falls into the toilet. Small residues on the nappy are fine – the washing machine will take care of them.
  • Loose stool Use some toilet paper and wipe away the worst of it. Another option is to use a dedicated plastic knife (a butter knife works perfectly!) to scrape it off.
  • Rinse off in the toilet Hold the edges of the nappy and dip it lightly into the toilet bowl, flush, and let the water pressure rinse away the poo.
  • Flush with a shower hose or bidet shower. If you have a bidet shower next to the toilet, you can easily rinse the faeces straight down the toilet. If you don't have one? Use the shower hose over a bucket and then empty the bucket into the toilet.

Stains on the insoles?

If the posts get stained despite correct handling, there are simple solutions:

  • Gall soap: Wet the garment, rub in gall soap and let it sit for a while before washing.
  • The sun – the most eco-friendly way: Place the nappies in direct sunlight for a few hours. The sun breaks down stains and acts as a natural bleach without chemicals.

Bamboo paper – a handy aid

To make handling even easier, you can use bamboo paper, thin disposable liners that are placed on top of the nappy. If the baby has only urinated, the liner can be washed and reused. If there is poo, you simply lift out the liner and dispose of it in the bin.

So, dealing with poo in cloth nappies is neither complicated nor disgusting. With a few simple tricks, it quickly becomes a habit!

Video guides

Below are two videos demonstrating how to handle faeces, one shorter and one more in-depth. You will also find more guides at Green Poppy's Youtube channel.

Longer, more in-depth guide

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How do you handle poo with cloth nappies? What do you do with poo when using cloth nappies? With Green Happy's poo guide for cloth nappies, you'll get all the tips and tricks to make poo management easier. It's simpler than you might think.