Ceredigion County Council offers a free Real Nappy trial scheme

Real nappies are:

• Natural
  Mainly made up of natural fibres with no chemical gels or paper pulp.
• Easy to useVelcro or popper fastenings mean no pins are needed
• Easy to wash
  No need to soak or boil - just wash at 60C.  Biodegradable liners can be flushed down the toilet
• Cheaper
  Save up to £500 for your first child.  Many nappies can be used for more than one child, giving even greater savings!
• Fun
  Real nappies come in a wide variety of designs and fabrics

To encourage the use of real nappies, Ceredigion County Council offers a free Real Nappy trial scheme for babies.

To claim your free pack phone 01545 572572, you will be asked for the following information:
Your contact details: Name, Address and Phone number
Baby's details: Age and weight of the baby (or due-date)
Additional information: Name of Health Visitor or Mid-wife

For more information about the types of cloth nappy available and how tolook after them please visit the Natural Nursery. If you don't live in the area covered by this scheme we have a list of Nappy Incentive Schemes in the whole of the UK.

Shetland Isles £30 Cashback for Real Nappies

Shetland Real Nappies are offering cashback on real nappies purchased. if you keep receipts of two real nappy purchases spread over six months or otherwise prove that you have been using them, you will receive £30 back.
Real Nappy Claim Form
If you have any questions about the real nappy voucher scheme then please contact the Environment and Resource Management Unit at:

Shetland Islands Council

Infrastructure Services

Grantfield

Lerwick

Shetland

ZE1 0NT

Tel: 01595 744 850

Email: waste@shetland.gov.uk

The Natural Nursery can help you with the paperwork you need for claiming cashback and also with choosing new cloth nappies.

Guernsey Real Nappy Incentive - £35 Voucher!

Not a safety pin in sight! 

Consider using cloth nappies instead of disposable nappies. It’s estimated that over 9,000 nappies a day - 3.25m a year - are thrown away in Guernsey. Modern cloth nappies bear no resemblance to the old-fashioned terry towelling nappies - they’re easy to wash, come in attractive designs, and Velcro and popper fastenings help keep babies dry and snug. 

There are lots of different designs, so try before you buy in bulk to make sure the design suits your needs.

The Public Services Department runs an incentive scheme to encourage parents to try real (washable) nappies.  Under this scheme, a £35.00 subsidy voucher is available to new or expectant parents (one voucher per child) and is redeemable following nappy purchase.  For more information on how to apply for a voucher, contact the Department on 717000, or email publicservices@gov.gg.

For advice on a wide range of nappies please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk.

Real nappy roadshow in Bridport

NEW parents discovered the benefits of ditching disposable nappies and using the real thing when the Dorset Waste Partnership visited Bridport last week.


To celebrate Real Nappy Week recycling officers took their roadshow to Bridport, on Wednesday morning, to raise awareness of how parents can save money and help the environment by swapping to machine washable nappies.
Modern reusable nappies are shaped, have biodegradable liners, use modern fasteners and are easier to use than the old style nappies.
Dorset mum, Clare Angus, has been using real nappies with her four-month-old daughter, Isabella, since she was a few days old.
Clare said: “I’ve been really pleased with the washable nappies, and would definitely use them if I have another child. I’d also recommend other mums and dads give them a try.
“I started using washable nappies to save money as they work out cheaper than disposable ones in the long run.
“I was also keen to minimise our impact on the environment and reusable nappies mean throwing less rubbish away, so we are helping to prevent waste ending up in landfill sites.
“Isabella is very happy and comfortable wearing real nappies.
“Plus we always have the option of switching to using a combination of washable and disposable nappies when needed - for example when away on holiday.”
It is estimated that disposable nappies cost around £1,000 per child from baby to toddler, using real nappies instead can help parents cut this cost by over half – making them an attractive, environmentally-friendly and a practical alternative.
Parents living in the Dorset County Council area can apply for a £30 voucher to spend with a listed retailer, or apply for a £30 refund for a purchase of real nappies already bought.
“If preferred, they can also use this voucher towards the cost of using a local nappy laundry service.
Dorset Waste Partnership director Steve Burdis said: “The real nappy incentive scheme has been successfully running for the last three years and has helped more than 564 parents try washable nappies.
“We hope more parents-to-be and new mums and dads will visit our information roadshows for a friendly, informal chat about the daily realities and practical advantages of reusable nappies.”
Read the full story here - http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/11238/7/1/bridport-nappy-roadshow-in-bridport


For more information about cloth nappies please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk. There is a large range of nappies and accessories for sale and expert advice to help you choose the best nappy for your baby.

Dudley Real Nappy Incentive Scheme

Parents across Dudley are benefiting from an incentive scheme that’s helping them make the switch from disposables to washable nappies. 

 

Dudley Council is offering the incentive scheme to encourage parents to use the real nappies because they are more environmentally friendly. Under the scheme, parents living in the borough can claim £30 when they spend over £50 on washable nappies or accessories 

 

 

 

Testimonials

 

"We decided to try washables for environmental reasons, but we never realised how much money we would save, our little girl went through 10-12 nappies a day during her first year.  The cost of disposables would have been more than three times as much as I have spent on washables.  Were expecting another baby shortly and both will use washables, it’s a lot easier than expected.  The Dudley scheme is a great incentive as you can choose the brand and supplier."

 

Helen Robinson, Stourbridge

 

"I used cotton nappies with my first child and having found them easy to use, was keen to do the same again with my second. This meant I could reuse nappies already bought, needing only to restock in liners and nappy powder for washing. I use a disposable nappy during the night, but on the whole I personally prefer not to use ‘smelly’ disposables. I found that my first child was aware of what it feels like to be wet and had an understanding of using the toilet to get rid of poo, all of which helped her  leave nappies completely behind in the day by just over two and at night by three."

 

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/index.asp?pgid=34482 

 

For help and information about cloth nappies please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk. If this real nappy incentive scheme is not in your area it could be on the list of real nappy incentives.

Wakefield Council Real Nappy Incentives - Free starter kits or Cashback

Option 1: Free starters kits of real nappies

There are four different kits to choose from: 

The Diddy Diaper Kit
A simple shaped nappy that is either held in place with a securely fitted wrap. This is perfect for new-borns, as it is slim fitting and very cute. Each pack contains 8 nappies and 2 wraps and a bucket. Unfortunately, these are only available in a small size, which will only be suitable for up to 3 months old  (17lbs or 7.7Kg). Extra padding may be required at night or for older babies.
One size Pop-In Dream Dri & Booster Kit
Just as it says one size so that It can be used from birth to potty training. It is easy to adjust with the poppers and it is made from absorbent micro fibre fabric, so good for baby’s skin. It has a night time booster for extra absorbency and it is quick to dry, which makes it an ideal choice when baby needs changing frequently. The entire inner portion comes out of the outer shell for washing, avoiding a lot of the conventional problems with all-in-ones. Each element can be washed and dried separately, therefore making it more efficient. The pack contains 6 nappies with tote bags, nappy liners and a bucket. 
The Easy Peasy Bumble BTP Kit
This is also a one size nappy, the BTP poppered bumble is the ultimate in easy nappying. A cute nappy with easy popper fastening and removable flap out booster for quick drying. Internal poppers and removable booster allows the nappy to have a reduced rise for newborns, yet still allows it to be a good sized nappy to take your little one through to potty training. The packs includes 6 nappies, 2 wraps and a bucket.
The Prefold Kit
Prefolds do not require any pins or a nippa, they are rectangular and consist of layers of pure cotton sewn together to form an absorbent strip down the centre. These nappies come in different sizes and thickness to suit individual babies. Nappies are folded to where the absorbency is needed and then held in place with a wrap. These are very economical: we are offering 12 nappies and 3 wraps in each pack. Sizes Small (0-3months), medium (3-12months) and large (12+months) they also come with a bucket.

Option 2: Cash back on nappy purchases

If you would like to try real nappies but do not wish to try our trial packs and would like to buy another brand  - then you can apply for our £20 cash back offer. 

We offer £20 cash back for your first purchase of any trial packs. There are now many different brands of cloth nappies you may want to try.  For more information go to www.naturalnursery.co.uk/reusable-nappies-advice.html

How to claim your cash back

All you need to do to claim your cash back to to complete our Real Nappy Application Pack. This offer is per child and a receipt for purchase is required.   

More cash back 

If you are happy with your real nappies after 12 months and you wish to purchase some more, then you can apply for a further £20 cash back.  You will need to send in a second application form and a questionnaire to give us feedback on each application.

If you wish to buy a birth to potty pack or have already purchased one you may be able to claim a one off payment of £40.  Again, you will need to have a receipt showing that you have bought all the nappies you will need until your baby is potty trained and it will need to be for a minimum of £80. Once you have made this claim you will not be able to claim again for the same child.

For more information about the range of cloth nappies available and help choosing the best one for you please visit the Natural Nursery.

Trafford Real Nappy Incentive Scheme

Using Real Nappies is an alternative to disposable nappies and as an incentive to new parents to try this, Trafford Council offer a one month free trial to a Nappy Laundry Service, with a company called Cottontails (limited number of free trials available).
Freshly laundered pure cotton nappies are delivered each week and the soiled ones taken away.
To take up the free one month trail you can:

• Visit the Cottontails website
• Send an email to nappies@cottontails.co.uk
• Telephone: 0151 355 9914

Alternatively, new mums can request a free Real Nappy Home Laundry Starter Kit and try out washing real nappies at home (limited number of Starter Kits available).
To order the free Real Nappy Home Laundry Starter Kit, call The Real Nappy Advisor on 01663 766192 or 07941 332 221.

For more information about the different types of cloth nappies available and help choosing which ones are best for your baby please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

Manchester City Council - free nappy laundry trial

Real Nappies - month-long, free trial

Free month-long trial
We are offering parents a free month-long trial of Cottontails Laundry Service - 100% pure cotton, reusable nappies, laundered to the highest NHS standards and delivered to you each week.
The Cottontails service delivers clean nappies to the door and collects the dirties at the same time. The usual weekly cost of the Cottontails service is just £9.00. If parents bought their own and washed them at home too, the savings would be even more.
Apply for the free Real Nappy trials. 

For more information about cloth nappies you can wash at home please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

North East Lincolnshire Council £50 Real Nappy Incentive

The main difficulty for parents and carers can be the purchase of the nappies and covers : that's where our scheme comes in. We will refund parents and carers in North East Lincolnshire half the set up costs of Real nappies, up to £50.

For example:

You Spend £60 - We pay back £30

You Spend £100 - We pay back £50

You Spend £120 - We pay back £50

www.nelincs.gov.uk/environment/recycling--rubbish-and-waste/recycling/real-nappy-campaign/

For more information about cloth nappies please visit the Natural Nursery.

Dorset County Council Real Nappy Incentive.

Parents can apply for a £30 voucher from the county council. When the voucher is sent to them, a list of Dorset retailers will also be included. Parents can spend their voucher with one of the retailers listed. This includes the option to use the voucher with a nappy laundry scheme. The voucher will expire after two months.

www.dorsetforyou.com/387429

The Natural Nursery has a large range of cloth nappies and lots of helpful advice at www.naturalnursery.co.uk

Leeds Real Nappy Incentive

Leeds City Council has run a real nappy incentive scheme for a number of years to encourage and support families in Leeds who want to save some money and the environment. Since the scheme started the families have saved nearly 700 tonnes of landfill waste.
What is the real nappy incentive scheme?
Parents can either get a free trial pack or £30 cash back when they spend £50 on real nappies.
Trial packs
These are a good way to try the system, especially if it’s your first baby or if you don’t know much about the real nappy system.
The trial pack includes:

• 1 Bum Genius v3 nappy
• 1 Pop-in nappy
• 10 x disposable paper liners
• Instructions and a list of suppliers

These are shaped nappies which can be adjusted to fit as your baby grows.
Cash back
The cash back option is good if you have already decided to use real nappies. Leeds City Council is offering £30 cash back on purchases over £50 from any supplier. This option does not include nappy accessories and proof of purchase will be required to claim the cash back.
This option allows you to:

• Choose your own style of nappy
• Use a nappy laundering service (see suppliers list)

Am I eligible for the real nappy incentive?

• The child's parents or guardian must be a resident within Leeds City Council boundary.
• The child must be under 12 months old or the expectant mother in receipt of a Mat B1 form.
• To apply for a trial pack or cash back please download a claim form and return to the address listed below with the relevant documentation as indicated on the claim form.
• One trial pack or cash back is available per child.

Real Nappy Incentive Scheme
Environmental Services Communications Team
Knowsthorpe Gate
Cross Green
Leeds
LS9 0NP
Families taking part in the incentive scheme will also be asked to complete a feedback form to help us assess the success of the scheme.
Please note the scheme is subject to availability.
If you require additional information please telephone 0113 395 0778 or email info.recycling@leeds.gov.uk.

www.leeds.gov.uk/Environment_and_planning/Recycling_rubbish_and_waste/Recycling__information_and_advice/Real_nappy_scheme.aspx

For more information about reusable nappies visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk