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Hackney Mum Shares Motivation and Experiences Using Reusable Nappies During Lockdown
Caroline, and her husband Rob, have been using reusable nappies on their little boy, Frank since he was born last March (2020). Like most parents new to reusable nappies, they started small, experimenting with a few each day. In this guest blog post, Caroline talks...
Gift Reusable Nappies this Christmas!
Why gift a reusable nappy to a parent or parent-to-be for Christmas? Firstly, they are beautiful and durable all-round gifts, for both expectant parents and those who already have little ones currently in nappies. Not only are they beautiful, but they bring so many...
My Family’s Reusable Nappy Journey
Happy EWWR (European Week of Waste Reduction) everyone! EWWR’s message is all about daily actions that make a big impact, and using reusable nappies is a daily action that has benefitted everyone in our little family! To celebrate this week, I would like to share our...
Repair Week London: Reusable Nappies
Repair Week London: Reusable Nappies This week (12th – 17th October 2020) across London see’s the first ever Repair Week. A survey carried out by London Recycles found that ‘69% of Londoners said that they would fix more of their things if only they knew how’ and ‘72%...
Tips for Drying Reusable Nappies
We would like to give parents the best tips on how to dry reusable nappies. Knowing what materials nappies are made of and how best to dry them will result in happy nappy time, and we have been able to bring together expertise from Bambino Mio, Little Lamb, The Nappy...
The Beauty of Second-Hand Nappies
During Zero Waste Week, there is so much great advice to families about reducing their household waste with children in tow. Reusable nappies are the ultimate way to reduce single-use nappy waste, and for Zero Waste Week we would like to talk more...
Let’s Talk about Poo
It is very easy to deal with reusable nappies that are soiled, if you know how to deal with different types of poo. As your baby grows, their poo changes. In the first 48 hours, your newborn baby will produce a sticky greenish-black poo known as merconium. After a few...
Reusable Nappies in Politics
There is no doubt that reusable nappies have become extremely popular with parents in the wake of the current climate crisis. At the same time, more and more Local Authorities have introduced reusable nappy schemes that support parents, and there is potential for more...
Real Life Reusables #RNfLGIVEAWAY for Plastic Free July
REAL LIFE REUSABLES #RNFLGIVEAWAY FOR PLASTIC FREE JULYPost a photo or video answering a Real Life Reusables caption on Instagram or Facebook If you are a parent with a baby currently in nappies or a parent-to-be, living in Greater London (one of the 32 London...
Myth-Busting Reusable Nappies
There are many myths surrounding the world of reusable nappies. Often these myths can deter parents from using reusable nappies altogether. But this does not need to be the case. Here we bust eight common reusable nappy myths helping you become more informed: Myth –...
Support the Environment with Modern Reusable Nappies
Did you know that the UK throws away nearly 3 billion disposable nappies a year, creating 28.28 million tonnes of plastic waste? Disposable nappies are not only the biggest contributors to single-use plastic waste, but also contribute to contamination in recycling,...
Reusable Nappy Week 2020
This week (27th April – 3rd May 2020) would have been Reusable Nappy Week 2020. This is a time when everyone in the industry comes together in-person and online to celebrate the benefits of reusable nappies. With the restrictions of Coronavirus / Covid-19, the UK...
The Plastic Question: Reusable vs Disposable Nappies
Switching to reusable, washable nappies can significantly reduce your plastic waste.
What You Need To Get Started
We have created a list below to help you figure out exactly what you need to get started with reusable nappies.
We’re Hiring – Real Nappies for London Project Assistant
London Community Resource Network Job Description Job Title: Real Nappies for London Project Assistant Position Type: Paid Salary: £18,330 pro-rata (£7,332 pa) Hours: Part-Time 15 hours per week (working hours negotiable) Contract: Fixed Term Contract Reports to: LCRN...
Reusable Nappy Meet-up – October 2019
On Tuesday 1st October 2019, Real Nappies for London held a reusable nappy meet-up for parents in London. The aim of the meet-up is to bring together parents with similar aged babies using reusable nappies and discuss ways that reusable nappies can be promoted more...
How to Make Your Own Wet Wipes
For many parents starting on their cloth nappy journey, an easy way to start is to switch to reusable wet wipes. Reusable wipes are easy, affordable and better for the planet. Three reasons to switch: Better for your baby’s bum – Disposable wet wipes contain plastic...
MPs Call on Government to Support Environmental Choice for Young Families
MPs Call on Government to Support Environmental Choice for Young Families The Nappy Alliance, Press Release: 11 June 2019 MPs and campaigners met in Parliament today to call on the government to provide parents with more information about using reusable nappies. The...
How You Can Get Your MP to Tackle Plastic Nappy Waste
If the Government intends on reducing single-use plastics and eliminating avoidable waste, disposable nappies need to be part of the conversation. Here is how you can help get the conversation started…
It’s a ‘Real’ Easy Thing To Do
I was committed before my son was even born that his impact on the planet would be as low as possible while it was my responsibility. Second hand clothes, buggy, toys and anything else that could be re-used. A major impact is of course the plumbing, on one’s nose but...