https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 19 May 2026 16:03:01 +0000 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:06:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38277 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1280095&title=smelly-mcns#1280095 Author: Bambino
Subject: 38277
Posted: 06 March 2011 at 3:06pm

Hello,

I haven't started using them yet as baby still too small but this is very interesting thread for my preparation...

I was advised to put a few drops of tea tree oil in the dry bucket with them before washing for antibacterial reasons but I bet that it improves the odour too. Perhaps even possible to add tea tree oil to the wash?

Oh... just read back and chick has also mentioned tea tree oil... choice!

Bx]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:06:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1280095&title=smelly-mcns#1280095 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279869&title=smelly-mcns#1279869 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 38277
Posted: 05 March 2011 at 8:33pm

Also, is he teething? The ammonia in pee gets a lot more concentrated when bubs are teething. But also second the strip wash We use Use about ¼ cup of cheap washing up detergent, to strip ours. Hot wash, maximum 60deg and rinse until the bubbles are gone. Ive heard some of the PUL doesnt like the vinegar (I think its the PUL?) anyway its worked great for us
And also (Im not sure if you are doing this already) but generally you only need half the amount of laundry detergent that you would use if it was a clothes load]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:33:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279869&title=smelly-mcns#1279869 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279852&title=smelly-mcns#1279852 Author: Caro07
Subject: 38277
Posted: 05 March 2011 at 7:56pm

Definitely sounds like a detergent build up so a strip wash would be my first port of call. From memory I think I rinse them, then put 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar in the wash with an extra 1/2 cup white vinegar in the final rinse.

I use fitted naps as part of my stash and I find they can get very smelly if they are not totally dry when I use them. HTH ]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:56:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279852&title=smelly-mcns#1279852 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279641&title=smelly-mcns#1279641 Author: Danda08
Subject: 38277
Posted: 05 March 2011 at 10:16am

I had the same problem with my Itti's and I did a strip wash using baking soda and vinegar which sorted it out.]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:16:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279641&title=smelly-mcns#1279641 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279592&title=smelly-mcns#1279592 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 38277
Posted: 05 March 2011 at 1:32am

It does sound like you need to do a strip wash.

What are you washing them in? I know a lot of people use Surf Sensitive powder with no worries but I found after a while of using that on DD's pockets I had the same issue as you. I stripped the nappies and changed to Am-O-Lin liquid and a few drops of tea tree oil in a cold wash, haven't had any problems since.

I just found a really simple way to strip them on one of the nappy sites I was looking at earlier. Wash them in a hot wash with a bit of dishwashing liquid then rinse them until there are no more bubbles.
There is another method using baking soda and vinegar, that should be somewhere in the cloth nappy threads.]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:32:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279592&title=smelly-mcns#1279592 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279506&title=smelly-mcns#1279506 Author: Jaune
Subject: 38277
Posted: 04 March 2011 at 8:51pm

I see you're using Dettol...maybe try Canesten? Might be more effective? I dunno. I use Canesten every few washes and our nappies smell fine. Also, where possible try to dry them in the sun - works wonders.

Also, maybe they need a strip wash? Perhaps have a search in the Cloth Nappy thread for details on how to do one?]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:51:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279506&title=smelly-mcns#1279506 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279487&title=smelly-mcns#1279487 Author: ChildsPlay
Subject: 38277
Posted: 04 March 2011 at 8:22pm

Not sure if I'm in the right place..?? I'm a first time user of MCN's and loving them..!!!!

However, they are really smelling very bad..! I use Baby First nappies with microfleece liners.. I use a dry pail and wash every 2nd day and once in a while throw in a lid of dettol into the fabric softner part on washing machine.

They're washed on warm wash..

As soon as my son does a wee in his nappy it STINKS of strong urine - almost like mouse wee.. It's now starting to make his skin a bit smelly too..

Help please..!!??? What can I do to get the smell out..? Or are they gonna be like this forever..?

Edited by ChildsPlay]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:22:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38277&PID=1279487&title=smelly-mcns#1279487