Real Nappies
Do you have a baby or are you expecting a new arrival soon? There is so much information for new or expectant parents to take in, and nappies are just one aspect of looking after your baby. Many parents are not aware of the choices available, or the major advantages of using real nappies. If you're feeling confused, help is at hand! Feel free to visit my new nappy website, North Notts Nappies
Nappy Facts
- 3 billion disposable nappies go into landfill each year in the UK - a huge environmental impact
- A baby will need approximately 4000 nappy changes - that's 4000 disposables or just 24 real nappies!
- On average, parents can save £500 by using real nappies, and more if the same nappies are used for a second child.
- Real nappies are very easy to use, forget the old towelling squares and pins!
- Real nappies come in fun and funky designs and easy-care fabrics.
- Real nappies are soft and comfortable. They also offer better posture support than disposables.
- A baby in real nappies is likely to be potty trained earlier than a baby in disposables.
- Many local councils offer cashback incentives to parents purchasing real nappies.
- On average,from birth to potty,disposables cost £1000 compared to £350 for real nappies.
I am a Real Nappy Agent in the Bassetlaw (north Nottinghamshire) and Gainsborough (West Lindsey) areas, working with Screaming Green. I offer help and advice to parents who are considering using real nappies, via home visits or "nappuccinos", informal meetings where I demonstrate the various types of nappies. There is a bewildering range availabe, from basic no-frills designs to really funky colours and patterns. Nowdays, nappies can be a real fashion statement!. My aim is to reduce confusion and help you to make a choice based on your budget and lifestyle.
If you live in the Bassetlaw or Gainsborough areas you will be pleased to know that both Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire County Councils offer cashback schemes to anyone spending £50 or more on real nappies. You can find details of the schemes below:
Nottinghamshire
Lincolnshire