Campaigns & Education - Real Nappy
Know your options!
Did you know that alternatives to the disposable nappy still exist and that the reusable nappies available are a lot more attractive than the Terry cloths and safety pins you may have in mind!
Disposable nappies can take a huge amount of time to rot away, up to 200 years. Almost half of what a one-baby family throws away is nappies and they are one of the largest single items of rubbish the UK has to deal with.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Real Nappy Network
Established in January 1999, it is a voluntary group, run by parents and have no commercial interests.
The Network aims to promote the use of washable nappies and thereby reduce the environmental impact of disposable nappies.
Where do I get real nappies?
There are stores in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that supply Real Nappies; some companies even offer washing services and the prices are comparable with the cost of disposable ones. The Real Nappy website can offer more information, see link at bottom of page.
Real Nappy week
Real Nappy week is in April every year. It is a international multi-media campaign that aims to inform every body (not just parents!) about Real nappies and their benefits.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough authorities embrace this chance to inform the public and every year a variety of activities such as Roadshows, Demonstration and competitions are held
To find out the details of nappy events and other activities throughout the year visit our latest news section.
Want more information on real nappies?
See the Real Nappy website.
