The skilled marketing teams at multi-national companies have been very successful in convincing us that disposable nappies are safe, convenient and cost effective.
A study by the Women’s Environmental Network found that disposable nappies use "20 times more raw materials, 3 times more energy, 2 times more water and generate 60 times more solid waste" than cloth nappies
| Cloth nappies for changing times! BabyKind specialises in convenient and economical cloth nappy systems. Supplies all the major UK brands, and a selection of the best from outside the UK. BabyKind offers free advice to parent’s in choosing and using their real nappies for as long as it is needed. A money-back trial option is also available. BabyKind also stock gentle toiletries for all the family, handmade leather baby shoes, handmade fleece cosytoes, potty traing accessories and pants and have organic baby clothing arriving soon. Main nappy brands include Motherease, Tots Bots, Fuzzi Bunz, Wonderoos, Nature Babies, Minki, Bimbles & Bumbles. Address: Nant-y-Gwyddel, Nebo, Gwynedd., LL54 6RY |
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| Home of the free Cloth Nappy Trial Scheme! Babies come in all shapes and sizes, as do reusable nappies - but which one is right for you? Plush Pants Cloth Nappies' innovative nappy trial scheme allows you to "try before you buy" on a wide range of washable nappies, so you can be sure you've got the best real nappy for your baby. Established since 2000, the Plush Pants range includes Tots Bots, Motherease, Easy Peasy, Nature Babies, Popolini, Imse Vimse & Bright Bots. Free impartial advice, good prices, online ordering, fast delivery. Address: 40 Westfield Road, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RF |
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A Closer Look at Disposable Nappies
The chemical content of disposable nappies is questionable, containing trace amounts of the carcinogen Dioxin, as well as chemicals for absorbency and perfume. Chemical super-absorbers are not independently tested or subject to governement control and their long-term effects are unknown.
A study by the Women's Environmental Network found that disposable nappies use "20 times more raw materials, 3 times more energy, 2 times more water and generate 60 times more solid waste" than cloth nappies. http://www.wen.org.uk
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