Real Nappies

Many people still believe that the only alternative to disposable nappies are the old fashioned terry nappies – nothing could be further from the truth. Modern reusable or real nappies:

• are easy to use
• come in a variety of shapes and forms
• are made of natural fabrics
• have flushable liners to catch any solid waste
• fasten with veclro/ aplix, poppers or use simple folds
• can be washed on a 60 degrees cycle
• can save parents up to £500 on the first baby alone. This takes into account the costs used for electricity, washing powder and drying

...and of course, they are better for the environment

Gloucestershire Real
Nappy Project (GRNP)

Our aim is to provide Gloucestershire parents, expectant parents and health professionals with real nappy information so that they can make an informed choice for themselves. GRNP aims to work with appropriate individuals and groups. Choosing to use real nappies (even on an occasional basis) reduces the number of disposable nappies going into landfill.

The GRNP are supported by Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire local authorities and have joined up with Resource Futures (who have been running the Real Nappy Project in Bristol and South Gloucestershire and B&NES (Bath and North East Somerset) since 2001). The GRNP is working together with all the Gloucestershire Local Authorities to provide help and information on real nappies to all in Gloucestershire.

Our dedicated Real Nappy consultant Hettie Harris is working hard promoting real nappies throughout Gloucestershire.

To contact Hettie please call 0870 850 2263 or email her at hettie.harris@resourcefutures.co.uk