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Cloth Nappies
Shining Nappy People
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and the well-being of the children in our care, we are transitioning to using mainly cloth nappies in both of our nurseries.
We are also working on ways to support families to use cloth nappies at home through our community support groups and outreach work.
Facts about disposables
2.5 billion binned annually
90%
end up in landfill
500yrs
to break down
60%+
Plastic
We believe that swapping disposable nappies for resuable alternatives aligns perfectly with our mission to
‘build brighter futures’
and our core values, including
‘sustaining our planet, sustaining our community’.
Why swap to cloth nappies?
Cheaper
over time
Toilet training is often
6 months faster for babies when cloth nappies are used
Switching could save you
up to £1000 per child
and have half the environmental impact!
No harsh chemicals
Disposables contain chemicals
Well chosen cloth nappies
can have fewer or even none
This makes them healthier
for a child’s delicate skin
A better fit
Cloth nappies provide an individualised fit, reducing the risk of leaks
Plus, the soft fabric against the skin can be more comfortable
Better for the planet
Disposables take
500yrs to decompose
in landfills
Even eco-friendly
alternatives take 50yrs
Much of North London's nappy waste is also burned at the incinerator
£70
Voucher
Visit www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk for helpful info. including explanations of different nappy types and info. on a voucher scheme worth up to £70 toward purchasing cloth nappies.
Our local partners
For over a year we've been lucky enough to be supported in our cloth nappy transition by three local organisations working tirelessly to promote cloth nappy use in Waltham Forest.
Our heart-felt thanks go out to the 'Women's Environemental Network', 'Waltham Forest Cloth Nappy Library' and 'Nappy Ever After'!
Check out their web and social media pages to find a wide range of cloth nappy resources and useful information.
Please note: The links on this page will open external websites. The 'Lloyd Park Children's Charity' accepts no responsbility for content or downloads on any external pages. Any downloads that you choose to make should be verified with your own threat detection software.
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