One of the best things about using washable nappies is being able to use them for more than one baby.  There was nothing more exciting then getting out the baby nighties, hand knitted jumpers and clean fresh nappies waiting for the new arrival.  However like all things, you do need to plan, so here is a step by step guide to storing reusable nappies for a long amount of time. Wash your nappies on a 60 degree full cycle using a full dose of washing powder.  This will ensure that they are fully sanitised.  Without removing the nappies from the machine pop it on again on a 40 degree fully cycle wash with no washing powder. This will ensure that there is no detergent residue.  Dry your nappies as normal but please make sure that they are bone dry as they may get mildew. It is best to store nappies in an airing cupboard with the rest of the clean linen, just pilled up at the back.  Do not recommend storing in airtight containers as this creates a micro environment that can condensate and breed bacteria. Do not recommend storing in an attic or the garage as they are usually damp cold and dark in winter and scorching in summer; both damaging to nappies! If you have any questions or comments please contact us at care@littlelamb.com On a side note - one of our earlier customers back in 2004 bought a cotton 40 kit from us. She emailed us a few years ago and said she used the nappies on her four babies over the years, then donated them to her sister to use on her one baby who after sold them on an eBay auction where they sold for more than the original purchase price! That one kit diverted 40000 disposables from landfill and maybe more. One Littlelamb cotton nappy equals a thousand disposables!