Reducing waste

Reusable nappies

• The average baby uses 5,400 nappies over two years.
• Modern re-usable nappies come with liners and velcro fastenings.
• If you don't wash them at high temperature or tumble dry them, re-usable nappies are much better for the environment than disposables.
• Using re-usable nappies is significantly cheaper than using disposable ones, especially if you buy them second-hand and/or use them for more than one baby. 
• Search online or see the links below for local nappy laundry services that collect used nappies and deliver clean ones. 

Come to a Nappuccino in Wandsworth

• Check the date of the next nappy event (Nappuccino) in Wandsworth on the Real Nappies for London website
• Read what went on at a nappuccino held at the Town Hall
• For advice email your local RNfL Rep

Local sites

NappyValleyNet.com: A network of parents in the Wandsworth Common area. Use the search bar for anything from cloth nappies to reliable au-pairs.

Annabel's Arcade: Nappy Valley Net's sister site, intended for families to buy, sell and reuse items that are no longer needed.

Nappy Valley: Buy and sell good quality nearly new baby items.

Other buying and selling, advice and networks

Nappy Ever After: Sells and provides a laundry service for reusable nappies. Representatives will visit baby groups in Wandsworth to show parents their products and explain how to use them. To request a staff member at your community group's meeting email babies@nappyeverafter.co.uk

The Cloth Nappy Tree Reusable nappy sales, advice and forums.

The Nappy Site Preloved nappies, nappy information and baby articles.

UK Parents Lounge Use the search bar for reusable nappy discussion and to buy preloved items.

Net Mums: Check out their 'nearly new' board

eBay: Has a dedicated 'Nappies' category

Lizzie's Real Nappies: Provides independent advice for parents confused about which brands to buy. Email  info@lizziesrealnappies.co.uk

The Baby Centre: Has a forum thread where parents can share information on second-hand nappies. Registration is free.

Go Real: 0845 8500606  (Mondays and Wednesdays 9am - 12pm).

The Womens Environment Network: Information about using real nappies and other ways to reduce waste.

The Used Nappy Company: Includes an online auction site for buying and selling second-hand washable nappies.

Voucher schemes

Although we are not part of the voucher scheme, we support Real Nappies for London (RNfL) by holding nappy demonstration events where prospective users can turn up and ask questions to RNfL representatives in person, and see the products for themselves.

You can also email the Wandsworth nappy rep. We provide links to information on places to buy new, second hand and auctioned products, information on types of real nappies and suggestions for local forums where parents can discuss childcare issues and experiences.