Reusable Nappy Week
27 April – 3 May 2026
Reusable Nappy Week is an international action packed week of awareness raising activities and advocacy for all things reusable nappies. Join Real Nappies for London to celebrate!
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Reusable Nappy Week Events and Activities
The event is FREE. Simple turn up on the day, or let us know you’re coming by registering via Ticket Tailor: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/realnappiesforlondon/2160148 Bexley Reusable Nappy Information Session and Pop-up Shop at Danson Children & Youth Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ. Hosted by: Danson Youth Trust. To celebrate Reusable Nappy Week, join us and the Washable Nappy Company for a reusable nappy information session at Danson Children & Youth Centre on Friday 1 May 2026, 10am – 11:30am. At our info stall, you will: Please register via Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming, or simply drop-in on the day! — REUSABLE NAPPY VOUCHER INCENTIVE SCHEME — If you are a parent-to-be, parent or foster carer with a baby under 18 months or under the age of 5 years old with a disability requiring the use of nappies and you live in the London Borough of Bexley, you can apply for a free £50 reusable nappy voucher to purchase reusable nappies or contribute the voucher towards a trial paid-for nappy laundry service with Number One for Nappies. To apply: you must provide Real Nappies for London with three supporting documents – this is so we know that you are who you say you are, that you live in Bexley and have a baby or expecting a baby. For more information and to apply online: https://realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply/ Your voucher can be redeemed in-person with the Washable Nappy Company Pop-up Shop, or online with one of the other retailers listed on our website: https://realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/where-to-buy/suppliers/ — WHO WE ARE — Real Nappies for London is a waste prevention initiative administered by the Women’s Environmental Network. The voucher scheme is funded by the London Boroughs of Bexley. For more info about the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme and to apply online, visit our website. Saturday special to celebrate Reusable Nappy Week! Join Real Nappies for London for this introductory online reusable nappy demonstration to learn about the main types of reusable nappies; how to use, wash and dry them, as well as other useful tips to help you get started. Real Nappies for London will provide impartial advice to any questions you may have. If you have already started using reusable nappies and need some advice, you are welcome to join the chat for a Q&A support session too. Date: Saturday 2 May 2026 After registering, you should receive a confirmation email with the Meeting ID and Meeting Password to access the Zoom session. If you need help registering, please email: info@realnappiesforlondon.org.uk or call: 020 3150 2023.
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am (Demo starts promptly at 10:30am).
To Register: Please register to join on Zoom
Reusable Nappy Week Activity
Show us reusable nappies in action and be in with a chance to win a £50 gift voucher
To celebrate Earth Day (22 April) and Reusable Nappy Week (27 April – 3 May), we’re inviting our voucher recipients to share a photo or reel of reusable nappies in action. This could be what you’ve bought with your voucher or how you use them in your everyday routine. You can be as creative as you like, and you don’t need to show your child in the content.
This competition is only open to those who have received a reusable nappy voucher through the Real Nappies for London scheme.
How to take part:
- Take a high-quality photo or video of reusable nappies – you can be as creative as you like
- Tag us (@realnappiesforlondon) on Instagram or TikTok, or send your entry by email (info@realnappiesforlondon.org.uk) and we’ll share it on your behalf
- Include a short caption telling us what you love about reusable nappies
You can use the hashtags: #ReusableNappyWeek, #RealLifeReusables, #RealNappiesForLondon
Once we receive your entry, we’ll add your name or social media handle to a prize draw to win a £50 gift voucher, redeemable with one of the nappy suppliers listed on our website. Your name or social media handle will only be included once.
Entries open on Earth Day, midnight Wednesday 22 April, and close at 23:59 on Sunday 3 May.
The winner will be selected at random and announced on Wednesday 6 May at 1pm on Instagram and TikTok. We will contact the winner directly by email or via social media, depending on how they entered.
Please only share content you are happy to make public. Real Nappies for London reserves the right to remove or block any content that we consider inappropriate, offensive or not relevant to the promotion.
All entries must be your own original photo or video. Do not upload content found online or that you do not have permission to use.
We do not accept sponsored or affiliated posts, or content that is offensive, abusive, discriminatory or inappropriate in any way.
Entries are only open to those who have received a reusable nappy voucher through the Real Nappies for London scheme. This will be checked when selecting the winner.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions below.
Promoter: Real Nappies for London, Women’s Environmental Network, Ground Floor, 20 Club Row, London E2 7EY.
Reusable Nappy Week Competition Terms and Conditions
Competition Terms and Conditions
- Promoter
This promotion is run by Real Nappies for London, Women’s Environmental Network, Ground Floor, 20 Club Row, London E2 7EY.
- Eligibility
This competition is open to individuals who have received a reusable nappy voucher through the Real Nappies for London voucher incentive scheme.
- How to enter
To enter, you must have internet access and either:
To take part:
- Share a photo or video showing reusable nappies in action
- Include a short caption explaining what you like about using reusable nappies
- If entering via Instagram or TikTok, tag @realnappiesforlondon in your post
- Your social media account must be public so we can view your entry
If your account is private, or you prefer not to post publicly, you can send your entry by email or direct message and we will share it on your behalf.
Entries must be your own original content and must not infringe the rights of others.
- Multiple entries
You may submit more than one entry. However, your name will only be entered once into the prize draw.
- Promotion period
The competition opens at 00:00 on Wednesday 22 April 2026 and closes at 23:59 on Sunday 3 May 2026.
- Valid entries
Entries that are incomplete, late, or not received will not be accepted.
- Content guidelines
Entries must not be inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, misleading, or infringe the rights of others.
We reserve the right to remove or disqualify any entry that does not meet these requirements or where behaviour is considered inappropriate.
- Responsibility for content
You are responsible for the content you submit and should only share content you are comfortable with being made public.
We reserve the right to remove content we consider irrelevant or unsuitable.
- Fair entry
Entries must be made directly by the individual entering. Any attempt to use multiple identities, false information, or other unfair methods will result in disqualification.
- Acceptance of terms
By entering, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
- Winner selection
One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
- Prize
The winner will receive one £50 gift voucher, redeemable with a nappy supplier listed on the Real Nappies for London “Where to buy” page.
- No alternative prize
No alternative prize is available.
- Winner announcement and contact
The winner will be announced on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 1pm.
The winner will be contacted directly by email or via social media, depending on how they entered.
If the winner does not respond within 7 days, a further attempt will be made. If no response is received within 14 days, an alternative winner may be selected.
- Verification
The Promoter may verify that the winner has received a reusable nappy voucher through the Real Nappies for London scheme.
- Publicity
The winner agrees to reasonable publicity. This may include use of their name or social media handle, and their submitted content, across Real Nappies for London channels including social media and newsletters.
- Winner information
The name of the winner may be provided on request by emailing info@realnappiesforlondon.org.uk within 3 months of the closing date.
Winners may request that their surname and Local Authority are not published by contacting us before the closing date.
- Data protection
Personal details will only be used for the purposes of administering this competition and will not be shared with third parties.
- Social media disclaimer
This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or TikTok. You are providing your information to the Promoter, not to these platforms.
- Changes to the promotion
We reserve the right to cancel, amend or suspend this promotion where necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
- Liability
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for technical issues or other problems that may affect entry, winner selection or prize delivery.
- Legal
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Better for Baby
Breathable soft natural fabrics, which are comfortable and gentle on your baby’s skin.
Reduce Waste
By using just one reusable nappy a day instead of a disposable nappy, you will save 912 disposable nappies from incineration.
Save Money
Using reusable nappies full time can save you on average £195 per year. Further savings can be made if the same nappies are used on a second child.
Reusable Nappy Schemes
Reusable nappy incentive schemes such as Real Nappies for London has shown to be a cost-effective mechanism with a real impact on public waste disposal budgets: councils save eleven times as much on waste disposal as they spend administering the scheme. Real Nappies for London currently works with the London boroughs of Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Waltham Forest and Westminster City Council to offer parents and foster carers with a baby under 18 months, or expecting a baby, living in one of the voucher participating London boroughs, with a reusable nappy voucher worth up to £70 to get started with reusable nappies.
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