won a wool soaker - what's the first thing to do?

[eastkygal]

I just won a wool soaker from ebay thinking I might try it out. I really didn't think I would win it as I didn't bid much. Anyway, all I know is what I've read here about having to use lanolin, and only washing in water (I think). Just curious, if you won a soaker on ebay, what's the first things you would do upon receiving it? I had actually in the meantime decided on buying a set of fleece soakers.

Where do you get lanolin?

[TeaLeaf]

lanolin can be found where other breastfeeding "tools" are found. Here is the one I use for my BF: Lansinoh Lanolin

[junipervt]

I would hand wash it. Before I got woolwash I used a bar of kiss my face olive oil soap. Then I would lanolize it by disolving a tiny bit (pea sized) of lanolin in some really hot water, pour that into a sink filled w/ hot water I a bit of soap, let the water cool a bit, then turn the soaker inside out, & let soak in the sink for about 10-15 min. Then I'd empty the sink, gently squeeze water out of soaker, roll soaker up in a towel to get more water out, and then dry flat. It can take up to 48 hrs to dry depending on the thickness of the wool. Hope this helps

[Michigan Mama]

The last PP instructions for lanolizing were pretty good. I find if i use Eucalan wool wash, I hardly ever have to lanolize!

[eastkygal]

Thanks. That doesn't sound like too much trouble. I hope I like it. I think I will order the fleece ones too.