The London scheme

What it is

This is a new London-wide scheme to provide parents with an opportunity to try real nappies.

If the London borough in which you live has joined Real Nappies for London and you have a child under the age of 18 months, you could be entitled to claim an information pack and voucher. The voucher can be redeemed for nappies (and accessories) or a nappy laundry service (for a limited period) within six months of you receiving it.

Check the list of boroughs here to see if your borough has joined the scheme.

Voucher value and numbers will vary from borough to borough. If all vouchers in your borough have already been distributed, you may still receive an information pack.

Events, workshops and ‘nappuccinos’ are run in each participating borough. Residents may go to any event in any of these boroughs. Go to Where, what and who to find out what is going on.

How does it work

1. Apply online or complete a leaflet
2. Check out information on how to use nappies, nappy types,suppliers
3. When you receive your voucher, take or send it to your supplier
4. Send us your feedback online or fill in the card provided in your pack.

Note: The voucher can be exchanged only for
a. Reusable nappies, wraps, liners, booster pads, nappy inserts or nappy grips
OR
b. A nappy laundry service trial period

To apply for your pack you will need to complete a form and provide evidence of:

• where you live, such as council tax, water, gas, electricity or landline phone bill (this needs to be dated within the last 3 months);
• your identity, such as driver’s licence, passport, birth certificate;
• pregnancy or birth of your child – your MatB1 form or baby’s birth certificate.

Please provide copies, not originals, of these documents.

You may apply online or complete a form on a Real Nappies for London leaflet available from ante natal clinics, participating borough council offices, other locations and events across London. You can also take your evidence with you to a local Real Nappies for London event such as a nappuccino and fill in a form there, while you have a chat with a real nappy expert and other parents, see examples of real nappies and find out how to use them.

We do ask you to let us know how you get on with your real nappies. You can do this here or send in the card you’ll get in your pack.

Do email or phone Real Nappies for London if you have any questions.