Here are Grow Up Green’s 10 top tips on how you can reduce the environmental impact of home laundering real nappies:

1. Wash nappies at 60 oC and wraps at 40 oC – do not boil wash
2. Use A-rated appliances to reduce energy & water consumption
3. Minimise tumble drying – line dry or use an airer
4. Don’t use fabric conditioner – it is unnecessary and it reduces absorbency
5. Use eco-friendly washing powders
6. Try potty training early: around 2 yrs of age
7. Use the real nappies for more than one child
8. Buy second hand nappies where possible
9. Use organic (non-bleached) products
10. Don’t iron nappies