What we love about washable nappies

Thanks to Rae Vacher Lowe for the baby in nappy pic!

I loved using washable nappies. I loved that I was saving lots of money, that I wasn't throwing away disposables into a landfill site and I especially loved that I knew that I was only putting natural fabrics on my baby's bottom.

Recently I asked our Facebook likers what they loved about washable nappies. I hope these quotes inspire you to use washable nappies with your baby or if you know someone who needs convincing. Perhaps sharing this with them will help them see how great they are.

Sonia says she loves "to look at them on the washing line" and "to fold them, put the extra padding in, the liner and roll them neatly piled up on the shelf ready for use!" I have to agree, I remember a great feeling of satisfaction seeing a clean pile of nappies ready to go. I'd pile them with my favourites at the top with not so great ones at the bottom. I tried so many brands that I did have favourites!

The Born Guide to Washable Nappies

Washable nappies are really easy to use. Whether you're a seasoned cotton nappy user or a complete beginner, washable or reusable nappies are quick, simple and cost-effective. And every nappy changed can make a difference in protecting the environment and protecting your baby's skin.

Here's why using real nappies could be the right choice for you and your baby:

3 Main reasons to use washable nappies:

1. Cheaper: The average saving is £600 for your first baby, more with subsequent children.

2. Healthier: You are placing fabric next to your baby's skin rather than chemicals.

3. Less Waste: Each baby in disposable nappies produces 1 tonne of waste that goes into landfill.

Now you're ready to find out more, here's a video that describes the different kinds of cloth nappies you can get.

Using Real Nappies is really easy.

For more information check out our Guide to using Washable Nappies  or shop online at Borndirect.

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Changing to Cloth does make a difference

I had a phone call this week from a landlady. A couple who live in one of her flats had just had a baby, and the nappy waste they were producing was taking over their allocation of bin space.  She wanted to know if there was anything she could do to encourage them to use washable nappies, like a laundry service. Unfortunately there are no longer any washable nappy services in Bristol, there used to be, but both closed down.