On average, most children will use between 4000 and 6000 disposable nappies before potty training.
Disposable nappies make up 2-3% of all household waste in the UK. They can take up to 500 years to decompose.
That means if Queen Elizabeth I wore disposable nappies, they could still be sitting in landfill today!
We want to make it easier for parents and guardians to try reusable/cloth nappies. We are providing North Tyneside residents up to £30 cash back for purchases of reusable nappies and/or reusable wipes.
Why choose reusable nappies?
Save money
While they are more expensive upfront, in the long-run, reusable nappies work out cheaper than disposables and can save you up to £600 or more (including laundry costs). Hand washing offers the greatest savings – costs can be as low as £1.00 a week including the price of detergents and energy.
Comfortable for your baby
Reusable nappies are generally made of natural fabrics and use no harsh chemicals making them absorbent, breathable and comfortable for your baby. They often fit better than disposables and have fewer spillages due to the elasticated waists and legs.
Cut down on waste and help the environment
Around 3 billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK every year. Unfortunately, as they usually cannot be recycled, the majority of disposable nappies will end up going to Energy from Waste. Switching to reusable cloth nappies can significantly reduce your waste. Most children need between 20 to 30 reusable/cloth nappies, and these can be reused again by any siblings that come along.
Reusable nappies are more environmentally friendly than disposable nappies and their environmental impacts can be reduced even further if they are washed in an energy efficient way.
The reusable nappy cash back scheme can be used for new or second-hand purchases of renewable nappies, new or second-hand purchases of reusable wipes, nappy laundry costs or nappy trial kit costs.
To apply for the scheme and claim up to £30 cash back, please contact
Try before you buy – reusable nappy libraries
Unsure if reusable nappies are the right option for your baby? Local nappy libraries have nappy experts who can offer advice on reusable nappies as well as provide reusable nappy kits to try at home. You can find your nearest library by visiting the UK Nappy Network website.