For a full-time stash washing every 2 days, we recommend 18–24 inserts and 7 covers. If you have a larger stash, our 100% Australian Cotton allows you to extend your wash cycle up to 7 days, provided your machine can handle the volume.

Raw Australian cotton contains natural oils. To reach maximum absorbency, wash your new inserts 3–4 times on a hot cycle (no detergent needed) before putting them on your baby for the first time.

Longevity. While bamboo is soft, it is fragile when wet and degrades quickly under frequent, heavy washing. We use 100% Australian Cotton for our core inserts because it is the only natural fibre strong enough to survive years of high-heat sanitization and still be used for multiple children.

 For routine cleaning, 60°C is the hospital-grade standard (AS4146-2000) for thermal sanitization. However, unlike synthetic nappies which can melt or delaminate, our pure cotton inserts can handle 90°C–95°C if you ever need a "reset" for illness or heavy staining. Note: Always keep waterproof covers to a maximum of 60°C.

Most standard Australian laundry powders are excellent. Avoid "Eco" detergents that rely solely on plant enzymes (which may not break down human waste effectively) and never use fabric softeners, as they coat the fibres and destroy absorbency. If you need softness try a vinegar rinse. See my nappies feel stiff after line drying.

Yes. Every cream is safe for our 100% Australian Cotton Nappies. This is a major Botanic Baby advantage. Because our cotton can be washed at high heat, you can use zinc, petroleum, or oil-based barrier creams without fear of "clogging" the fabric. A hot wash will simply melt the residue away.

No. "Stripping" is usually a harsh chemical process used to fix poor wash routines in synthetic nappies. If you follow the Botanic Baby Two-Part Wash Method, you will never need to strip your nappies. If they feel "stiff" or have a slight smell, a single 95°C hot wash with your standard detergent is the only "reset" you'll ever need.

This is common with natural fibres in hard-water areas. To keep them soft:

1. Add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to your rinse cycle.
2. Give them a quick 10-minute "fluff" in the dryer on low heat after they are line dry.
3. "Snap" the nappies (give them a good shake) before hanging them up.

Ammonia is the result of bacteria breaking down urea. It only happens if nappies aren't being cleaned deeply enough. Our Pre-Wash (Step 1 of our method often managed by baby/medic machine cycle) removes the bulk of the urine daily, ensuring bacteria never has the chance to create ammonia.

 Toddlers and heavy wetters often out-pee a single insert at night. The solution is Boosting. Upgrade your size, use a second cotton insert if you are in a pinch, or one of our Cotton-Bamboo Blended Boosters to increase the capacity for those long 12-hour stretches or growth spurts.

Our core inserts are grown, knitted, and finished right here in Australia. We are committed to becoming product of Australia but this isn't going to happen overnight. The industry of spinning does have a national project to be onshored - this will only happen with your support in purchasing Australian Made from Australian Cotton.

Ethical Providence
For specialized materials that are native to other countries like cashmere blends, we source from ethical global partners (like our cashmere from Inner Mongolia) maintaining strict control over the raw materials and final Melbourne-based processing or manufacturing. Ensuring Australian wool or cotton is a part of that product.

Polyester and Plastic
Polyester fabric is sourced currently from its province Hangzou in China. We have minimised, and continue to work towards renewable pathways where we do currently have Polyester or Plastic. We have chosen recycled polyester from certified and ethical company and we have kept the product 100% of that fibre. We hope to ensure certification of 100% Australian Recycled Polyester but this in industry is at its first step. We look to step forward as its made possible.

It is our commitment to a circular economy. When your Botanic Baby items are finally outgrown or reach the end of their long life, you can return them to us. We guarantee they will be responsibly recycled or repurposed, ensuring they never see a landfill.

 Yes. We use unbleached, recycled cardboard.   We believe the unboxing experience should be as pure as the products inside.  We do use compostable labels and where there is food packaging the products have been sustainably sourced as part of our circular packaging.
For some couriers we require recyclable plastic sleeves - we are working hard to get a commercial composter to accept them. In the meantime they are plastic and can be recycled.