Real nappies

Switching to real nappies

We encourage the use of reusable nappies. Babies get through about 5000 disposable nappies in their first two and half years, compared with 25-30 reusable nappies.

Benefits of real nappies

Real nappies are:

• breathable and comfortable
• reusable for more than one child
• washed at 60°C or at 40°C before your baby reaches 6 months
• made from bamboo, polyester or cotton fibre, and contain no perfume, absorbent gels or chemicals
• economical as they can save up to £700
• easy to fasten with velcro or poppers