How can I save on Energy consumption and water useage when I wash my cloth nappies?
The cost of washing cloth nappies is minimal compared to the thousands of dollars you would through in the rubbish bin with disposables, and there are even ways that you can make a difference to the washing costs, financially and environmentally when washing cloth nappies! The only financial change you could make when using disposable nappies is to change them less frequently – and risk giving your baby nappy rash or an infection – or buy a cheaper brand which is not always the most cost effective method as you generally will need more nappies or will have more washing of clothes and bedding when they leak (on a health issue, cheaper nappies are also more likely to cause rashes). You can save by doing any of the following (which can be applied to all household washing): Make sure you wash a full load of 24 nappies each wash. Use 1/4 to 1/2 the recommended dose of washing powder (this is more important to do so that you avoid rashes/allergies, but it will also save you money.) Use a dry
