Modern Washable Nappies

Disposable nappies account for 4% of the household waste, which end up in landfill and take around 500 years to decompose. They are not environmentally friendly and can cost you £1000 from birth to potty.

Use modern washable nappies instead of disposable ones. These are available from high street stores and supermarkets. They are comfortable and gentle to babies skin, safe, easy to use and cost effective.

Easy to use

• They are easy to use; liners can be flushed and nappies can be washed at 60 degrees in the machine or you can also use a nappy laundry service.
• They come in a range of styles and patterns and fasten with velcro or poppers.

Good for Babies Health

• They are breathable, waterproof and have elasticated legs to prevent against leaks.
• Liners offer an effective stay-dry layer.
• They are free from chemical gels present in disposable nappies and help to prevent nappy rash.

Cost Effective

• You can save up to £600 for your first child by using washable nappies and even more for the second by reusing them.
• The total cost for the disposal of nappies nationally is £40 million each year.

Environment friendly

• Washable nappies are environment friendly whereas disposables use more raw materials and energy and have an harmful effect on our environment.
• Every disposable nappy dumped in a landfill site takes 200-500 years to decompose
• Seven million trees are cut down each year to supply paper pulp to make disposable nappies in UK.

Contacts

You may visit the following websites for more information and to find your local supplier,

Leicester City Council www.leicester.gov.uk/departments/page.asp?pgid=6108

Real Nappy Association
www.realnappy.com

National Association of Nappy Services
www.changeanappy.co.uk

Leicestershire Real Nappy Network
www.leics-rnn.freeserve.co.uk