The average baby, in their first 2.5 years of life, will need at least 4,000 nappy changes. The environmentally friendly option is to use reusable nappies. They use 98% less raw materials, and can have a carbon footprint of 40% less than disposables, factoring in average washing and drying routines.
Using reusable nappies doesn’t have to mean going full-time to make a difference. Every disposable you swap for a reusable helps avoid single-use plastic. One day of switching saves the equivalent of at least 17 plastic bags.
Switching to reusable nappies can also save money. Up to £1000 can be saved over the first 2.5 years of a baby's life, and more if you use them on a second child or sell them on when you’re finished with them.
It’s easy to switch from disposable wipes to reusable wipes too, meaning you'll never run out of wipes again. One reusable wipe does the job of 3 or 4 flimsy disposables. Because there are no chemicals, and they just use water they are gentler on a baby's skin. They are also better for the planet as there is no waste.