Make someone nappy

They are bright, colourful and as stylish as they come – washable nappies are back in fashion again

Today's washable nappies come in all sorts of fun shapes and styles - and they won't cost the earth.

Yes, if you use disposable nappies on your baby, perhaps it's time for a change?

Eight-month-old Bunny Edwards is wearing a range of washable nappies from Kittykins Cloth Nappies.
Eight-month-old Bunny Edwards is wearing a range of washable nappies from Kittykins Cloth Nappies.

With velcro and popper fittings, washable nappies are easy to use these days and you could save yourself hundreds of pounds – even more if you have second and third children.

Washable nappies can be used over and over again.

There's no need to boil or soak - you just wash them at 60 deg C (or 40 deg C if they are only wet).

Or for those who lead busy lifestyles, a nappy laundry service can be employed to collect the soiled nappies and deliver clean ones direct to the door.

There is no greater risk of nappy rash for babies in cotton nappies than in disposables.

They are soft, comfortable to move in - and nowadays they look fantastic too!

Eight-month-old Bunny Edwards is wearing a range of washable nappies from Kittykins Cloth Nappies.

For more information please visit www.kittykins.co.uk or call (01986) 784445 or call (01603) 222128 and speak to Norfolk’s Real Nappy co-ordinator.

Nappy Facts

Did you know?

  • Eight million disposable nappies are thrown away every day in the UK.

  • Disposable nappies could take at least 200 years to decompose.

  • Approximately four per cent of all household rubbish in the UK is
    disposable nappies.

  • Getting rid of disposable nappies costs taxpayers £40 million per year in waste disposal costs.

  • More than seven million trees are chopped down every year to produce disposable nappies.


Norfolk County Council will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Real Nappy Week (April 24 to 30) through a series of roadshows, market stalls and information stands across the county.

Parents and expectant parents are invited to visit our stands to pick up information and talk to mums who have used real nappies.

Norfolk parents can also collect a FREE nappy sample bag - an ideal opportunity to give real nappies a go!

You can visit us at the following events:

  • Tuesday, April 25, Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn

  • Wednesday, April 26, Wroxham (Roy's café)

  • Thursday, April 27, The Forum, Norwich

  • Friday, April 28, Wymondham market

  • Saturday, April 29, Castle Mall

We are setting up a Happy Nappy picture gallery during the week for local babies to show off their real nappy snaps!

Send us a photo of your child in a real nappy (stating your name, address and consent for it to be used on the nappy week display) and we will add it to our gallery.

The best photo will win a prize.

Send your entry to Real Nappy Coordinator, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2SG, or bring it along to an event.

We regret we are unable to return photographs.

Norfolk residents can claim a £30 discount when spending £45 or more on washable nappies, or a nappy laundering service.

For information on the events, discount scheme, laundry services and washable nappy suppliers call (01603) 222128 or visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/nappies