Why use cloth nappies?
- They are made from soft breathable cotton and, when used with
a liner and a waterproof cover, they are reliable and
comfortable.
- Modern shaped cloth nappies fit really snuggly.
- By using cloth nappies instead of disposables, you could save
up to £500 until you child is potty trained.
- Although there have been no scientific trials, both parnets
and health professionals have recognised that a child in cloth
nappies becomes potty trained far quicker that those in
disposables, because the child is able to feel some wetness.
This awarenesss acts as a stimulant to encourage your child to use
a potty.
- All nappies have some environmental impact, you can reduce
nappy waste going to landfill site by using cloth nappies.
Facts and Figures
- Nearly 3 billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK
every year, thats 8 million nappies everyday, the majority of which
end up in landfill, 90%. Nobody knows how long it takes for
the plastics in disposable nappies to decompose, but it could take
hundreds of years.
- Individual councils spend hundreds of thousands of pounds a
year on the collection and disposal of nappy waste.
Councils can save money on waste collection and disposal costs,
reduce the amount of nappy waste going to landfill or incinerators
and support local sustainable businesses by encouraging residents
to try natural cloth nappies.
- As well as saving waste, home laundered nappies could save
parnets up to £500 on the cost of keeping a baby in nappies, and
more if used again on another baby. You can kit out your
baby in cloth nappies on the high street for under £70; this
includes all the nappies and waterproof covers you will need
for the whole of your baby's nappy wearing life.
- Disposable nappies are made from super absorbent chemicals,
paper pulp and plastics; whilst cloth nappies are mainly made of
natural fibres.