Washable nappies

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• Did you know…?
• Washable nappies
• What is Woking Borough Council doing?
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Did you know…?

The average baby uses around 4,000 to 6,000 nappies from birth to potty - these weigh about the same as an average family car!

Washable nappies are a great alternative to disposable nappies and they help to reduce our reliance on landfill, as well as potentially saving parents hundreds of pounds.

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Washable nappies

Washable nappies (also referred to as cotton nappies or reusable nappies) are made from natural materials and can be used more than once. They are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles, and can be sanitised with a hot wash in your washing machine.

Washable nappies consist of mainly two parts:

1. the nappy

2. the wrap

Flushable, biodegradable `one-way nappy liners' can be used inside a reusable nappy, allowing the waste to be hygienically flushed down the toilet.

To find out more about washable nappies, the Surrey Real Nappy Network is on hand to offer help and advice about the best options for you and your baby. Advice is free and impartial and offered to parents, parents-to-be, child carers and health professionals.

For further information or to arrange a home visit, please:

email waste@surreycc.gov.uk

or visit www.surreywaste.info/communities/partnership/nappy/rnn

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What is Woking Borough Council doing?

Woking Borough Council has joined forces with Surrey County Council and the Surrey Real Nappy Network to offer you the opportunity to discuss washable nappies. You can then choose the nappy that best suits you and your baby.

The Surrey Real Nappy Network also run regular Nappuccino events in the Woking area. These are the perfect opportunity for you to discuss washable nappies with a local expert. Dates and venues are published on http://www.surreywaste.info/communities/partnership/nappy/rnn/events?event=35

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Other contacts

You may also wish to look at washable nappies provided by one of these independent shops or services:

• The Nappy Biz

www.thenappybiz.co.uk

Telephone: 01483 833640

• The Nappy Lady

www.thenappylady.co.uk

Telephone: 01252 650743

• Lollipop Children's Products

Telephone: 01483 776095

• The Women's Environmental Network

http://www.wen.org.uk/nappies/