Why Reusable Nappies?


Cloth nappies are becoming an increasingly popular choice for parents. Here a just a few reasons why:


Modern cloth nappies contain no harmful chemicals. They’re great on sensitive bottoms, do not irritate the skin and don’t cause nappy rash. Organic cloth nappies are made of cotton or bamboo.


Cloth nappies have much less of an impact on the environment than disposables. Around 8 million disposable nappies are used every day in the UK! These end up in landfill sites, taking 250-500 years to decompose.


While the initial purchase of your supply of cloth nappies may cost more, in the long-term it’s still cheaper. For every £1 spent on disposable nappies, there is an additional cost to the taxpayer of 10p to dispose of them!


Washing cloth nappies is not complicated - you just need a good laundry routine that works for your family. This link is helpful for washing nappies: www.babycentre.co.uk/a1052701/how-to-wash-cloth-nappies


Cloth nappies are made up of several layers. The outer wrap is the waterproof layer, and the insert provides the absorbent layer. You can add extra inserts or boosters for night time use. You can also buy ready-made, all in one nappies and one sized, birth to potty training ones. Here is a little guide: www.teammillsblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/16/ reusable-nappies-the-differences-explained


As every baby is different, it is trial & error to find the right combination of boosters and cloth nappies but there are great Facebook groups out there who can help you with that. Cloth nappies are available in the most adorable, fun & quirky prints and patterns from plenty of online shops - even second hand ones.


Cloth nappies can be bulky and not all trousers types fit a bulky cloth-bum! At Squidge & Smudge Handmade we not only make organic & Oeko-Tex® clothes but our items are also cloth-bum friendly!


Some councils have Reusable Nappy Schemes with a Cash Back option or Cloth Nappy Starter kits for free: Dacorum - £100 worth of starter pack or £50 cash back www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/environment-street-care/ recycling-refuse-waste/reusable-nappy-scheme


Watford – £100 worth of starter pack or £50 cash back www.watford.gov.uk/info/20015/rubbish_and_ recycling/82/real_nappy_reward_and_starter_kit/2


Authors, Judit Charman & Boglarka Apostolne Haui Editor, Helen McClorry, Babies on board Magazine.


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