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By the time your baby is potty trained he or she could have had as many as 4000 to 6000 nappy changes, or more!! So whilst all parents will have become a dab hand at a swift nappy change, parents who choose disposables end up throwing away their hard earned cash along with the dirty nappy.
In Ireland we pay by weight for our rubbish, and on the whole if you are recycling, nappies will make up the greatest weight in your black bin bag. So not only are you paying to buy a nappy you only use once, you then have to pay to dispose of it too!!
Even with the initial outlay costs with washable nappies you can save yourself up to €1,500 Euros. If you plan on having more than one child you will be saving even more as you can use the same nappies again! To save even more money use washable wipes – you can them throw them in to wash with your nappies and you could yourself at least another €300. See DIY tips overleaf for how to make them.
Its a good idea, when you can, to get your washable nappies when you are pregnant, so they are ready to use when you are ready – or ask for them as a baby shower or birth gift.
For Saving The Planet
Halve your weekly rubbish! In Ireland 600,000 disposable nappies are used every day!
Disposable Nappies take 500 years to biodegrade in landfill – and release Greenhouse gases as they do so which contributes to climate change.
Using washable nappies may reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40%
Help you live lighter on the planet – so your children may continue to live as we do in the future.
Unlike disposables, washable nappies put parents in control of the impact they have on the environment.
Follow these washing guidelines for the best benefits:
• Use A rated appliances powered by green energy
• Wash in full loads at no more than 60 degrees
• Avoid tumble drying – hang outside or use an airer
• Store used nappies in a lidded bucket – no need to soak
• Use an eco detergent but don’t use fabric conditioners or chemical sanitisers
• Use washable liners and wipes/flannels
• Never iron your nappies!
• Pass them on – reuse on another baby or sell them on