Another choice
Would you like to use real nappies but don't have the time or don't have the facilities to wash & dry at home? Then a nappy laundry service could be the answer.
Used nappies are collected weekly from your doorstep at the same time as a supply of clean cloth nappies are delivered.
Paying by standing order means you don't need to be home at delivery/ collection time.
No more time-consuming shopping for bulky packs of disposables.
How does it work?
When a nappy is changed the wet nappy is stored in a lined, deodorised bin with a secure lid. The bin is collected weekly from your doorstep at the same time as a supply of clean cloth nappies are delivered. There is no need to be in at the time of the collection/ delivery.
You will receive a supply of enough clean pre-fold style nappies for one week. You will normally need to hire or buy the waterproof wraps. All nappies are laundered to the same standard used in hospitals.
What's the cost?
After an initial joining fee a service will cost about £6 to £11 per week - comparable to the cost of using disposables. Reductions are usually available for a second child at the same address. Prices are likely to come down as these services become more popular.
Real confidence
Look out for PAS106. The Real Nappy Campaign has funded a new British Standards Institute specification for laundry services.
Help the environment
You can cut your household rubbish by up to a half and help reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill by using real nappies.
Support
To find your nearest nappy laundry service call the helpline number at the top of the page or visit the Nappy Finder.
The DO's
- Check to see whether a free trial or subsidised laundry service is available in your area by calling The Real Nappy Helpline or by visiting the Nappy Finder
- Use liners and discard as much poo as possible down the toilet
- Encourage your local nursery to use a nappy laundry service
- Keep your receipt for the registration fee of the laundry, as it could be used to gain cashback from some real nappy incentive schemes. Call the real nappy helpline or visit the Nappy Finder for incentive schemes in your local area
The DON'T's
- Mix soiled and clean nappies in your returns bags
- Overfill your returns bags, remember someone has to lift them
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