Real Nappies

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Not only is keeping a baby in disposable nappies a very expensive business, it is also harmful to the environment. However there is an increasingly popular alternative available these days, known as real nappies. Today, there are a variety of types available which are inexpensive, quick, convenient and hygienic, some with throw away inner liners.

Real Nappies for Happy Babies

If Henry VIII had been put in disposable nappies as a child they would still be sitting in a landfill site today - Now that would make an interesting edition of Time Team!

Real Nappies of today are easier than you think.

THEY SAVE YOU MONEY

You could save over £400 a year by using real nappies (based on 5020 nappy changes over 2 years). This cost is based on all accessories, washing agents, energy, and wear and tear on the washing machine).

In Herefordshire and Worcestershire we throw away 14,000 tonnes of nappies a year, costing almost half a million pounds to dispose of. We all pay for this through our council tax.

REAL NAPPIES ARE EASY AND COMFORTABLE

There's no scratchy paper or plastic to rub your baby's skin.

New nappies use Velcro and poppers and are shaped, so no more folding and fumbling with safety pins.

Washing at home does not mean boiling, a 60C wash is sufficient.

They keep babies leak free with the help of waterproof nappy covers which are breathable and comfortable.

Easy to use biodegradable nappy liners allow waste to be flushed down the toilet.

REAL NAPPIES ARE SAFE

Chemicals in disposable nappies used for the stay dry layer are unregulated and their long-term effects are not known. The natural fibre in Terry Nappies allow the skin to breathe, to absorb and ensures that the skin or the baby does not over heat.

THEY ARE FRIENDLY TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Real Nappies use less energy, resources, water and chemicals in their manufacture and use. Disposables contain paper pulp, plastics, absorbent, perfumes, gel granules and chemical additives in the plastics. Disposables end up in landfill where some parts can take up to 500 years to decompose and the space needed to bury waste is running out.

TO FIND OUT MORE

At first it may appear that there are so many choices to be made when selecting modern cloth nappies. To find out where you can buy real nappies or talk to people who can advise you on what types and quantities suit your needs then please contact one of the following:

For more information call  Worcester County Council on (01905) 768267.

• Your Local Health Visitor
• Your Midwife
• Your antenatal and postnatal classes
• The Real Nappy Association call 0208 299 4519
• The Women¹s Environmental Network call 0207 481 9004
• You can also download a copy of the latest Real Nappy leaflet here.
• www.teamlollipop.co.uk