Do first look to see if you can buy the nappies you want locally. There are lots available. However, there are masses of companies selling nappies on the web.

Mail order and Internet sales

Some good nappies and helpful retailers are listed here (but there are many more too), they can give advice and/or will send a catalogue. We have many sorts of nappies in our nappy library, so if you want to touch and feel something before you order ask us.

Babeco sell great nappies, including organic and hemp nappies with the extra bonus that they are made by a community company employing disadvataged women. So you can feel very good about buying these! We have a good range of their nappies if you want to see them before you buy direct from them - 0117 935 1609 www.babeco.co.uk

Eco Babes Ltd sell a large range – 0870 7417337 or www.eco-babes.co.uk

Little Green Earthlets sell all the motherease range – 0845 0724462 www.earthlets.co.uk

Bambino Mio for prefolds 01604 883777 www.bambino.co.uk

Schmidt for organic wraparound nappies and wool wraps - get leaflet from 0845 345 0498

Nappy Nation sell quick-dry shaped nappies and terries 0800 7831252 or www.nappy-nation.com

Tots Bots sell a very popular range of shaped nappies 0141 550 1556 www.totsbots.com

Nature Babies sell a big range of their own nappies including popular stuffable nappies - 01509 621879 www.naturebabies.co.uk

Modern Baby also make some lovely nappies, we partically like their wraps. 0800 093 1500 www.modernbaby.co.uk

Minki's do lovely nappies made to order - a huge range of stuffables and wraps can even have your babies name on. See below for details.

Some Bargain deals:-

Yummies are great value for prefolds and pro-rap covers (very good) their phone no is 01273 738733, they will send a catalogue or try their website at www.yummiesnappies.co.uk

Minki’s do a bargain bucket including 1 lidded nappy bucket, 4 terries, 2 muslins, 1 nappi nippa, 4 fleece liners, 4 cloth wipes 1 pocket nappy, and 1 wrap for £30 plus P+P £2.50 .Use her web site on www.nappiesbyminki.co.uk or ring 01851 890402

Little Lambs - a new company with some good value shaped nappies and a very good buy on full sets – reports are good so far. They seem to sell mostly on the Internet and their site is at www.littlelamb.co.uk

Kooshies diaper basics - are good value for a shaped nappy but might need booster pads, get info from them on 0870 6070545.

Trial packs

Most companies will sell you one nappy and wrap to try, a small set of 4 to 6 nappies and a couple of wraps would give you a better idea in real use.

Try before you buy

Several companies offer 'try before you buy' schemes where you can try their nappies to wash at home and choose the makes you want to buy. They have different charging structures for these – a couple are:

Eco babies have funding and now offer several comprehensive packs – some will love these and others may find there is too much choice – phone eco babes on 01833 640 400 or look at www.nappytrialservice.co.uk

Naturally Nappies offer a service which is free if you then buy nappies from them – you choose the nappies you want to buy – 0845 1664716 or www.naturallynappies.com, she sells a comprehensive range of nappies also, and gives good advice.

The Nappy Lady will hire newborn wraps saving you money on covers you won’t use for very long, they also have lots of information on line and give detailed advice – 0845 4562441 or www.thenappylady.co.uk

Babybean (see buying locally)