· 8-9 million disposable nappies are thrown away each day in the UK alone. It is estimated that 50% of rubbish from a one-baby family is made up of disposable nappies.

· An average baby will only require 24 cloth nappies from birth until they are 2 years old.

· In comparison to disposable nappies the financial saving, including washing, can be up to £600 per child.

· Seven million trees are chopped down each year just to produce nappies for the UK market.

· Disposable nappies generate about 4% of household waste in Sheffield, that's approximately 9,600 tonnes per annum.

Many people are unaware that there is an alternative to disposable nappies or believe that cloth nappies are terry-towelling squares. They don't have to be! The new generation of nappies are made from cotton and are shaped with Velcro or poppers to fasten them. They come in many different colours and patterns and are washed then reused. back to top


Your local Nappy Laundry Company in Sheffield will supply, deliver and collect pure cotton nappies.

For further information please contact Nappy Hopper on 01522 684495, and speak to Anne Dougherty.

You can also contact The Nappy Company. They are suppliers of superior quality prefolded nappies and wraps. Please contact 01522 689827 (phone and fax) or 01522 684495.

And Barbara Raine at 'The beezhouse' for cloth nappies, essential oils and more. Cloth nappy help-line (0114) 262 1157
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Anne Dougherty, Nappy Hopper 01522 684495. This company covers Sheffield and Rotherham.

Other Contacts:

Barbara Raine
www.beezhouse.co.uk
cloth nappies, essential oils and more
cloth nappy help-line (0114) 262 1157

Sarah Barnard
Lollipop Children's Products
Tel: 01246 275 221
Email:  sarah@ethics.fslife.co.uk
www.teamlollipop.co.uk

Victoria Pilbery
Real Nappy Consultant
Sam-I-Am
Tel: 01226 766023

Women's Environmental Network
Provide information on stockists of washable nappies.
Tel: 020 7481 9004
www.wen.org.uk

Real Nappy Association
Provide information and advice on all nappy-related issues.
Tel: 020 8299 4519
www.realnappy.com

National Association of Nappy Services
Provide information on local nappy washing services.
Tel: 0121 693 4949

Ethics Trading
Provide environmentally friendly and ethical products and services for the whole family.
Tel: (01246) 275221
www.ethicstrading.com

Sheffield Real Nappy Network
Provide information and support about reuseable nappies.
www.srnn.co.uk



· Each nappy will last for several children.

· Using re-usable nappies will save around £600 per child from birth to potty.


National Real Nappy Week is being held from 29th March to 4th April. Let's sort it...Sheffield is teaming up with the newly launch Sheffield Real Nappy Campaign to deliver a comprehensive message to all new and expectant parents across the city during Real Nappy Week and over the coming 12 months. Look out for information updates on this website, visit www.srnc.co.uk for more information and look out for posters and literature at you local GP, Health Centre and Antenatal classes.


The Nappy Company 01522 689827

Nappy Hopper Laundry Service 01522 684495
Unit 1C, Nash Lane
Off Moor Lane
Lincoln
LN6 9BD