Many parents may feel that disposable nappies are
the only choice available when choosing nappies for their baby. However with 1 million nappies thrown away every week in Hampshire alone, real nappies offer an excellent alternative for parents concerned about the environment and their bank balance!
Not only do real nappies reduce the amount you throw away, over the course of your babies time in nappies, home-laundered nappies can save you £500 compared to disposables. You can buy all the nappies and waterproof covers you need for your baby's nappy wearing life on the high street for £50, about the cost of seven weeks' of disposables.
Click here to learn more about the cost-savings of real nappies
Real Nappies - A Fashionable Choice
Real nappies are also now an increasingly fashionable and convenient choice. They are designed to fit snugly. They also have waterproof, breathable covers, and they fasten really easily with Velcro or poppers. Washing is simple too. They don't need pre-soaking or boil-washing. Following the manufacturers' instructions, you can wash them at 60C and they can line dry.
What's more, choosing to use real nappies is not an all or nothing option - there may be times when parents will occasionally use disposables, for example when travelling.
Real Nappies, Real Choice
Real nappies come in many different types and styles. Click here for a beginner's guide to real nappies which will help you find the right kind for you and your baby.
The Real Nappy Finder will put you in touch with local retailers and laundry services that can also help.
Alternatively you can phone the Real Nappy Helpline on 0845 850 0606.
Nappies are part of a broader issue of lifestyle choices, consumption trends and individual preferences. By choosing real nappies, you are making a positive decision that will lessen your impact on the environment and ensure a more sustainable future for your baby.
