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For the Family - Nappies

You just can't do without nappies – but there's a puzzling array of nappies out there for you to choose from. So, how do you decide which to use?

There are many downfalls to using disposable nappies, both environmentally and financially. Over 7 million trees are chopped down every year to produce disposable nappies and it is estimated that 8 million nappies are thrown away in the UK every day! This type of nappy waste in Cornwall amounts to 7000 tonnes a year at a cost to the Cornish taxpayer of an estimated £300,000.

Each baby born needs approximately 4500 nappy changes before potty training; this can cost parents anything from £800 to £1,200 in single use disposable nappies!

Choosing washable nappies can save you around £20 a week. New parents could save anything from £400 to £800 by using these as opposed to buying single use disposables; a saving that increases if you use your washable nappies for a second or third child.

Washable nappies often conjure up a picture of old fashioned toweling squares, lots of folding, oversized safety pins and rubber pants. Those days are long gone –modern washable nappies now look decidedly cool and funky and come in a massive array of shapes styles, fabrics and colours.

Designed to be comfortable and secure, it is easy to find the ideal nappy for your baby. The nappies are easy to use and usually fasten with poppers or Velcro –not a safety pin in sight!

You may worry about the hassle of washing nappies yet they don’t need to be soaked for days in big buckets and can simply be washed in your machine at 60˚.

If you choose to use reusable then the Cornwall Real Nappy Project can help to get you started and help you choose which type to use.