Bradford Real Nappy Project

See also Parents' Guide to Real Nappies

The Bradford Real Nappy Project was started in June 2003 with the aim of increasing the use of real (or washable nappies) in the Bradford district, therefore, reducing disposable nappy waste from landfill sites.

The aim is to reach new parents in the area with awareness raising and promoting the case for real nappies; this enables parents to make an informed choice. The Bradford Real Nappy Project also aims to promote the use of real nappies among health and child care professionals.

The awareness raising campaign involves attending and giving talks at ante- and post-natal classes, parent groups and family events. This is followed up with individual or group advice to help families get started with using real nappies.
The project is also building on and extending existing support from health and child care professionals - midwives, health visitors, child care staff, all who have front line access to new parents. Their attitude and up to date knowledge about real nappies will have a big impact on parents' decisions as to nappy use.
Cathy with Oliver, who is very happy with his real nappies!

Bradford district has one of the highest birth rates in the country, this adds up to a lot of nappy waste and economically would save families on costs of disposable nappies.

Using real nappies could save parents more than £600 in the average 2 and half years that the baby is in nappies. There are also chemicals in the plastic and gels in the disposable nappies which can affect a baby's skin. The environmental impact of the use of disposable nappies is unquestionable. Eight MILLION nappies are thrown away every day in Britain. These nappies take 100's of years to decompose and the sewage component should not enter landfill.

Modern washable nappies are easy to use and care for - there are no more pins, folding or boiling in a pan! Many brands will last for 3 or more children.