Small Talk

Real Nappies Real Progress

• Real Nappy Week 2008 (21st - 27th April)

Wrexham County Borough Council is keen to help reduce the 8 million disposable nappies that are buried in landfill sites each day throughout the UK. The council is in the process of initiating an awareness campaign of Real Nappies to be delivered throughout Wrexham.

Many people don't realise that reusable nappies have come along way since the time of terry towels and safety pins. There is now an extensive range of cotton nappies, wraps and liners available to parents depending on their baby's age and size, obtainable for the premature baby through to the over active toddlers.

Pre-folds, shaped and all-in-ones are all available in addition to the traditional terries depending on the specific needs and time existing to parents living in a modern world.

These sophisticated real nappies and wraps are held in place using Velcro, press-studs, ties or an easy to use three-way grip known as a Nappi Nippa all offering an alternative to safety pins. The nappies and wraps themselves range from the traditional white to nursery-rhyme scenes and even leopard skin prints. Many of the outer waterproof wraps have cotton bonded on the inside creating a comfortable and breathable environment keeping the nappy cooler. Biodegradable nappy liners are the only disposable part of the process, which are placed inside the nappy and flushed down the toilet once a nappy has been soiled. However, for individuals who are extremely keen there are even washable liners that help to reduce nappy associated waste even more.

It is often not realised that on average a massive £500 can be saved if parents decide to use real nappies instead of disposable nappies and the savings increase the more baby's that use the nappies as a family expands.

Contact Details

For more information on using real nappies, and details of local stockists and nappy agents contact Pride in your Streets

Tel: 01978 298989, or
email: contact-us@wrexham.gov.uk