Allow me to dispel a myth, washable nappies are not:
a) complicated
b) hard work
c) too expensive.

There is an awful lot of publicity surrounding washable nappies at the moment, and most retailers will have you believe that they are super complicated and you will need a home demonstration or something of the sort, well, as far as I’m concerned, if you can make a cup of tea, you can fathom out a washable nappy!

Yes, they’ve got a bit more to them than your common disposable, but it’s really not rocket science!
Your bog standard washable nappy consists of a waterproof cover, a nappy and a flushable liner- that’s it.
Washing them really couldn’t be easier as all you have to do is put them in the washing machine, the nappy itself can be tumble dried if you need them quick, or you can hang them out to dry if you would prefer. The waterproof covers dry really quickly so even though they can’t be tumble dried, you will still have them ready for use very soon after washing.

There are quite a lot of different brands of washable nappies now, and just like disposables it’s all down to personal preference, apart from the fact that with washables you have more choice, and you can make them look great with the different colours and patterns!

The pricing for washables is very reasonable, some are more expensive than others, but they will still save you up to £1,000 over the time your child is in nappies. A birth to potty pack will cost you around £200 just think about how many disposables that would buy you, and the financial benefits become very clear!

In fact consider that £200 will last approximately 4 1/2 months before you need to buy more nappies.

If you still find the idea of washables unappealing, you can use bio-degradable disposable nappies, they are slightly more expensive than your standard disposable, but out of personal experience when I tried them on my daughter, I found that they are more absorbent therefore you use less, a win win situation!

Hope this helps you on your way to a decision!

Caroline.

The average newborn goes through 8-12 nappies a day.  Picking the right nappy is a important decision, but the options can be overwhelming. Caring parents have more than enough choices when shopping for nappies. Washable  or disposable?  Which brand?  What size? The options available are enough to stress out even the most well balanced parents. But don't worry… we'll help you with the best information so you can find the best nappy to suit your little one.