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Your shout – disposables or reusables?

Our forums are always busy with the nappy debate, here babyworlders share their thoughts, practices and experiences. “Terry squares are ace” “I started using terry squares with my second baby when she was 10 days old and they’re ace. She never gats nappy rash and we’ve had hardly any leaks. I used my Boots points…

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Which nappy is kinder to the environment?

Which nappy is kinder? Will we ever know which type of nappy is environmentally kinder? Not according to a recent report examining the use of both disposable and reusable nappies. Environment Agency report reveals cloth nappies can save 40% carbon emissions Washable nappies can save 40% carbon emissions over disposables an Environment Agency study has…

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Resusable nappies – put parents in control

Resusable Nappies – put parents in control Reusables “put parents in control” says the Women’s Environmental Network. We spoke to them about why they refute the findings of the latest Environment Agency’s study into the environmental impact of both reusable and disposable nappies. “A wasted opportunity” Nappy users surveyed “not representative” “The reusable system has…

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Reusable nappies are better for the environment

Reusable nappies, if used according to manufacturer’s guidelines, create significantly less environmental impact than disposable nappies, according to a new report from the Environment Agency. The report confirms that the impact nappies have on global warming is reduced by 40 per cent when properly used and laundered. The report follows the Environment Agency’s 2005 initial…

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