A baby can get through an astounding 4,500 nappies and will cost a family between £5 and £10 per week. Modern cotton nappies don’t contain chemicals or absorbent gels and parents can now choose from prefolded nappies with popper or Velcro fastened covers, traditional terry nappies or shaped nappies. You make the greatest savings by washing your nappies at home or there are Nappy Laundering services available which cost a similar amount to disposables.
In Hertfordshire there is a cashback scheme in operation for the purchase of re-useable nappies or subscription to a nappy laundering service. Wasteaware provide information on how to get started or use the Nappy Finder.