Real Nappies
Did you know that by the time your baby is potty trained you will have gone through 5,000 nappy changes? With this in mind, and the fact your baby will spend around 2 years in nappies, it is really important that you make an informed choice and choose a nappy option that is right for both you and your baby. In order to help parents make this decision, Sheffield City Council and Veolia Environmental Services have teamed up with the Sheffield Real Nappy Network to provide discounts, advice and support for parents investing in real nappies.
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Real Rubbish Reduction
Disposable nappies can take up half the bin each week. For a family with just one baby, real nappies can help you manage your waste and reduce your environmental impact. Just in Sheffield each year we estimate over 15,000 tonnes of nappy waste is produced.
Real Easy to Use
- By the time your baby is potty trained, you are likely to have gone through 5,000 nappy changes.
- Real nappies are an easy to use, practical alternative to disposables.
- With modern nappies there isn’t a pin in sight.
- They come in lots of modern and funky styles that fasten easily with poppers, Velcro or nifty little plastic grips so the nappy fits your baby snugly.
- A liner goes inside the nappy to keep your baby dry and to catch the solids.
- To prevent leaks most real nappies are covered with a breathable waterproof cover available in colourful designs.
Real Savings
- The total cost of using real nappies can be less than half that of using disposables.
- Costs can be as little as £1 per week including the price of detergents and energy.
- No need to soak or pre-wash, just wash at 400 or 600C
Real Nappy Support
Sheffield City Council and Veolia Environmental Services are working with Sheffield Real Nappy Network, a voluntary group to provide quality advice and support to Sheffield residents investing in Real Nappies.
A £10 contribution, from Sheffield City Council is available for residents of Sheffield who purchase Real Nappies through the Sheffield Real Nappy Network, as long as you can say yes to all of the following.
- You order a minimum of £30 worth of nappies before discount and not including any other sundry products
- The nappies are for a child under the age of 12 months
- You can only make one claim per child through the Sheffield Real Nappy Network
- You live in the Sheffield City Council area and are liable for Council Tax to Sheffield City Council.
For more information, advice, a free demonstration or to take advantage of the £10 contribution on offer, please contact the Sheffield Real Nappy Network by:
Telephone: 0845 355 5515
Email: Advice@srnn.co.uk
Website: Sheffield Real Nappy Campaign
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