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.

Isle of Wight Real Nappy Network Trial Kit

The IOW Real Nappy Network was originally set up in 2002, and is currently run by Niki Broadsmith. Its aims are:

• to spread the word across the Island about the fantastic benefits of reusable (a.k.a. washable or cloth) nappies, and
• to make choosing and buying nappies easy and enjoyable.

We offer impartial information and advice on reusable nappies to any parent, regardless of location.

However, looking at pictures on the Internet is no substitute for trying the nappies "for real"! So, parents on the Isle of Wight also have the advantage of using the IW Real Nappy Network's NAPPY SERVICES : choose from reasonably-priced newborn nappy hire, or parents can have a two-week-free-hire nappy trial which is best suited to babies from around 10lbs in weight up to one year old. Due to rising petrol costs, both these services incur a combined delivery/pick-up charge of £4.95 and a refundable deposit of £15 is also required to cover any accidental damage to or necessary replacement of any of the nappies.

Reusablenappies are constantly changing and evolving to meet the needs of today's busy parent. The IW Real Nappy Network stocks many of the reusable nappy products and accessories currently available in the UK, and offers a personal delivery service anywhere on the Isle of Wight:. All the products featured in the nappy trial kits have been tried and tested by local parents, and you will be offered independent advice based on our wealth of experience of nappy products from a whole range of different suppliers.

You do not have to order your nappies from the IW Real Nappy Network to benefit from its advice. We will answer any query about reusable nappies because we like them! However, purchasing products through the Network - either in person or through the online shop - allows the free-hire two-week nappy trial service for Island parents to continue.

The Network has informative display boards and leaflets - as well as factsheets on this site - covering all aspects of nappy use: regular visits and nappy demonstrations occur in a number of areas across the Island. Contact your local Children's Centre, antenatal class, or your local baby or toddler group to find out if the IW Real Nappy Network already visits there: if not, why not ask your group organiser to contact IW Real Nappy Network on the number below? We are always happy to visit nurseries, childminders, antenatal classes, and other interested groups to show off a variety of reusable nappies and accessories, reusable swim nappies and potty training aids!

To see and handle the nappies for yourself simply click HERE to email, or call 07833 371144 to arrange a visit.

For more information and advice about cloth nappies, including tips on keeping nappies soft and washing them please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

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.

bumGenius - "Best washable nappy"

This award-winning one size pocket nappy from bumGenius will fit from birth to potty.  Easily adjusted to your baby’s changing shape with stretch-to-fit tabs making it just as easy to use as a disposable nappy.
The nappy comes complete with 2 inserts (newborn and onesize) that are stuffed into the nappy.  The nappy is adjusted with snaps on the front of the nappy, meaning the one nappy will fit from 7lbs to 35lbs.

A Natural Nursery customer rated them 5 out of 5 and sent in this glowing review of the bumGenius nappy:

"I have tried a variety of nappies so far and this is the best one. It is a shame that they are a bit expensive. They keep my chubby 5 month old dry for hours and we use these  for the night and when we go out. I wish I only bought these but I have already stocked up on cheaper ones. They dry quickly and he looks sweet in them. I can only recommend them."

If you would like more information about the different types of reusable nappies, help with choosing the best cloth nappy for your needs please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk where you can also find a growing list of local real nappy incentive schemes which could save you money.

EccoBots Bamboo Washable Nappy Review

EccoBot nappies are made in Devon. These are the bamboo shaped reusable nappy, ideal for everyday use. They come in 2 sizes. Eccobots bamboo nappies are made from the finest bamboo fabric to give a highly absorbent, slim fitting nappy. Each nappy comes complete with a 3 layer bamboo booster.

A Natural Nursery customer said  'Our toddler loves these nappies. I assume they are very comfortable. However they do take quite a while to dry (c. 36 hours).' He rated them 4 out of 5.

If you want more information and help choosing cloth nappies please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

Motherease Air Flow Wrap - " Water tight and very cute"

The Motherease Air Flow Nappy Wrap is a very popular waterproof nappy wrap nappy cover that fastens with poppers for a comfortable, leakproof fit. It can be used with the Motherease onesize nappy or other cloth nappies.

Mother-ease Air Flow nappy covers are made from a polyester knit and gently laminated to create a soft, easy to care for, waterproof wrap.

A Natural Nursery customer rated them 5 out of 5 and said:

"Our toddler has been in washable nappies since she was born. A few months ago we started to have problems with leaks during naps as she started sleeping in a different position. Since we brought this wrap the problem has disappeared. As a bonus the wrap looks really cute on."

For more information about cloth nappies, help with choosing the best nappy for your family or to see if there is a local nappy incentive scheme near you that could give you money off real nappies please visit www..naturalnursery.co.uk.

Baba+Boo One Size Pocket Nappy Review

N sent this review of the Baba+Boo Reusable cloth pocket nappy  to the Natural Nursery 

where you can see the range of series II and limited edition Baba+Boo's.

"The Baba+Boo one size pocket nappy comes with two inserts, so you can use one or both depending on need. 

The pocket's opening is narrow, but elasticated so it stretches for easy insertion. Once inside the inserts stay put. The snaps allow for three different sizes and for my 5 month old the small size is great. I haven't tried using these overnight, but for daytime use they have proved very reliable."