hi has anybody heard of a scheme being run in sheffield, delivering and collecting cotton nappies, i saw an advert on the inside of a bus about 2 months ago. but nothing since, ive been checking google, sheff.gov. ect ect, no joy, its a cracking idea cos nappies in landfill sites are a real problem. help please !!!

Ecomaniac might be able to help you with this - but I don't think he's a full member. Hopefully he might read your thread.

Check this out though.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=86&highlight=nappies

Sounds like a full member to me.

Nice one... I like that!

Go to the Let's sort it...Sheffield website and click on the link there.

http://www.letssortitsheffield.org/home.asp

We use the Moltex nappies which are disposable but 100% recyclable. Available from -

www.naturebotts.co.uk

does anyone know of the trial scheme, where they wash them for you !!!

Originally posted by GWorkshop
does anyone know of the trial scheme, where they wash them for you !!!

I think it is called the Nappy "Hopper" service or something. Contact the health visitor at your local GP, they will be able to give you the contact information.

whats wrong with washing them yourself

Originally posted by jan2002
whats wrong with washing them yourself


it uses a lot less detergent and energy if you use a nappy washing service (according to the Observer last weekend). So, if you are using them for environmental reasons, its worth considering.

ill check it out
thanks everybody

I used Kooshie nappy wraps and then just pain old terry nappies folded inside with a liner.

I quite enjoyed washing nappies and seeing them on the washing line.

terri towline are best! but smelly, not nice washing em

We used Bambino Mio cotton nappies for both our kids. Use them with biodegradable liners and you can just flush the gruesome stuff away. Washing them is pretty much as easy as washing anything.

You just fold them into 3 and slip them into a velcro-fastening cover. Easy peasy.

www.bambinomio.com

If you go to the Sheffield Real Nappy Campaign website
www.srnc.co.uk
you can order a free starter kit of 15 pre-fold type nappies and 4 wraps as well as a pack of flushable liners. You do have to wash them yourself and they are at the "economy" end of the washable nappy scale, but they are also free!!

S xx

Wondering about this for the environmental benefits etc but I have noticed that reusable nappies these days are really expensive for the initial outlay. I would like to give them a try and I wonder if there is a scheme in Sheffield where Nappy buyers are subsidised (for environmental reasons) like there are in other areas?

I thought I saw something on the forum about this approx. 6 months ago, but I have searched and not found it.

I've emailed the council to ask if they have any incentives for cloth nappies and they don't. They emailed me a link to a very old and out of date website telling you about the benefits of cloth nappies, but that was all.

I'm moving to Derby in a few months and I have found out that they have an incentive, so I'm waiting to buy some when I move. If I remember right I think it is £25 back it I have bought over £50 worth of nappies.

When our daughter was born - nearly 7 years ago - we used Koochies. These are made in Canada, so after a bit of asking around, I managed to get a Canadian supplier to ship some over for us. We got them for under half the price than here. Don't know whether you could do that now, and I believe Customs & Excise are pretty much on the ball as well.

Look for the thread called Nappy Laundering Service (search under 'nappy') started by little ol' me, which is a veritable hot bed of handy real nappy info. We're going with Nappy Hopper and, fingers crossed as the wee one isn't here yet, it looks like a good service.

Try www.peeweez.co.uk

Might be what you're looking for?

I am sorry but i have not heard a load of twaddle for ages, i am 43 now and when i had my son back in 1985 terries and zorbit towelling nappies were the only nappies you could get. as for folding them , what is more simplar than a triangular shape for a baby boy or the rectangle for the baby girl. the nappy pins were safty pins which did not come open unless the top was pulled up first, thus preventing the pin sticking the baby's flesh, then a pair of rubbers was put on over the nappy., oh and i nearly 4got, a nappy liner was inserted inside the nappy.
a nappy bucket was kept in the toilet with a lid on and this was kept for the dirty nappies, once a day these would be washed then hung on the line to dry or dried inside on the fireguard depending on the weather. i used to have no less than 10 - 12 nappies to wash in a day as i was changing my son, because a dirty nappy resulted in nappy rash. mum.s used to always have a 3 days supply of nappies as the weather was not reliable. The people of today want all of the cream and none of the milk. I used to use acdo washing powder and this kept my nappies whiter longer. when a hole appeard then the nappy came in handy for a duster or a dish or floor cloth.
As for smelly nappies, i cant remember a smelly nappy , a nappy was changed in seconds and put straight into the waiting cleaning solution till the end of day where the daytimes nappies would then be wahed .
I know that you may cry me down, but what do you think that your mums used to do with your nappies. Disposables just came out but i never trusted them. i trusted my own terry's nappies.

I am sorry but i have not heard a load of twaddle for ages, i am 43 now and when i had my son back in 1985 terries and zorbit towelling nappies were the only nappies you could get. as for folding them , what is more simplar than a triangular shape for a baby boy or the rectangle for the baby girl. the nappy pins were safty pins which did not come open unless the top was pulled up first, thus preventing the pin sticking the baby's flesh, then a pair of rubbers was put on over the nappy., oh and i nearly 4got, a nappy liner was inserted inside the nappy.
a nappy bucket was kept in the toilet with a lid on and this was kept for the dirty nappies, once a day these would be washed then hung on the line to dry or dried inside on the fireguard depending on the weather. i used to have no less than 10 - 12 nappies to wash in a day as i was changing my son, because a dirty nappy resulted in nappy rash. mum.s used to always have a 3 days supply of nappies as the weather was not reliable. The people of today want all of the cream and none of the milk. I used to use acdo washing powder and this kept my nappies whiter longer. when a hole appeard then the nappy came in handy for a duster or a dish or floor cloth.
As for smelly nappies, i cant remember a smelly nappy , a nappy was changed in seconds and put straight into the waiting cleaning solution till the end of day where the daytimes nappies would then be wahed .
I know that you may cry me down, but what do you think that your mums used to do with your nappies. Disposables just came out but i never trusted them. i trusted my own terry's nappies.


Dont know about a load of twaddle JD, but I too used terries in the early 80s for my firstborn son and was actually very relieved when decent disposables came out. I am now bringing up my granddaughter and I am concerned about the landfill/disposal aspects of using disposables as well as the cost. I have no problem washing them because Ive done it all before. I also hated the plastic pants which used to go hard and hurt the babies legs, but I understand these have been improved.

I started a thread on this yesterday, but it seems to have been merged with someone elses.

I have contacted the nappy lady and will see what she offers. I am dismayed that there is no financial support from Sheffield for using these nappies. Its OK if you got a maternity grant, but I didnt (obviously)!

Has anyone found a reasonably cheap source of re-usable nappies? I know 20+ years ago the big nappy retailers (Harringtons and Zorbit) used to sell "seconds" which were absolutely fantastic and much cheaper. They also seem to sell for silly money on ebay, but I would prefer them new I think!

[QUOTE=Yellowrose]Dont know about a load of twaddle JD, but I too used terries in the early 80s for my firstborn son and was actually very relieved when decent disposables came out. I am now bringing up my granddaughter and I am concerned about the landfill/disposal aspects of using disposables as well as the cost. I have no problem washing them because Ive done it all before. I also hated the plastic pants which used to go hard and hurt the babies legs, but I understand these have been improved.
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i did forget to mention that i always had a load of rubbers still in the packets just for this reason, soon as i washed them and notices is the elastic was coming through or the rubber was getting hard i used to throw them away as they used to be cheap enough. infact i used to use a new pair every day as they only cost 35p for 5 pair which was dirt cheap. i am sorry i missed this out, but thank you for bringing it to my attention. my grandaughter is going thro' the nappy rash stage now and i blame the disposable nappies for this as my son never suffered with nappy rash with the old terry's nappies. i am trying to get my daughter-in-law and son into using the terry's nappies for Amber. but i know that my daughter-in-law is set in her ways, she even gives Amber organic food, this i disagree with as she has no anti-bodies in her system and this she needs. she has been in and out of hospital a few times in the 9 months she was born.

[QUOTE=Yellowrose]Dont know about a load of twaddle JD, but I too used terries in the early 80s for my firstborn son and was actually very relieved when decent disposables came out. I am now bringing up my granddaughter and I am concerned about the landfill/disposal aspects of using disposables as well as the cost. I have no problem washing them because Ive done it all before. I also hated the plastic pants which used to go hard and hurt the babies legs, but I understand these have been improved.
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I never received any maternity grant, in the 80's all i had was the money my husband was giving me and the family allowance, but i got a lot of tips from the midwife who was really helpful, and i never had a sterilizer, i used a 4 ltre plastic ice cream tub with milton fluid in, the nappies i bought were from fashion focus at the manor top. 5 packs of 10 nappies. these were a fiver per pack and some of the rubbers i used had press studs instead of elastic so they fitted like a pair of pants.i liked these better than the elastic rubbers as they lasted longer.

Sorry i dont know what happened there as this thread had been posted twice

Is there anyone in Sheffield using re-usables that can suggest a particular supplier or a particular brand?

The Sheffield Real Nappy site seems to be out of date.

i have just been onto jeeves and got about 6 suppliers, but as i do not know how to put them onto the forum i am stuck. try this web site -www.nappytrialservice.co.uk
www.spiritofnature.co.uk,
www.barnet.gov.uk/useful-recycling-nappies
www.plushpants.co.uk,
www.mothersbliss.co.uk

I'm not using them yet, so can't say if they are any good. But I bought some stuffables made by nature babies from Little Ogres (www.littleogres.com). I'm not sure if there website is up and running yet, as I saw them at the Harrogate Baby Show.

I picked up a leaflet from a lady who sells different sorts and does demonstrations in your home. She was the Sheffield nappy agent from www.babykind.co.uk, you can find her details here: http://www.babykind.co.uk/lookingforanappyagents.php#Yorkshire%20&%20Humberside

I'm getting a few different sorts to see what works best, so I'm also looking into these two suppliers.
http://www.hempresto.co.uk/
http://www.snazzypants.co.uk/

Here's another website that might be helpful: http://www.chooseanappy.co.uk/

Try this:

Nappy Hopper Laundry
Contact name: Annie Dougherty
UNIT1A Nash Lane
Lincoln
Lincolnshire LN6 9BD
01522 684495

Areas covered: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Peterborough, Northants,

Supply, deliver, collect and launder cloth nappies on a weekly basis.

The first two sizes of wrap are included in the cost of laundering, then you have to buy your own.

We used these people for our first two children, will be going solo with No. 3 now that we are used to it all, but still using cotton nappies.

Look at the Bradford environmental action trust site. They have a real nappy group and may give you some help

I'm due in November and it's my first baby. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the different styles of nappies. I think it was a lot less complicated when you just had the old fashioned terry squares! Anyway, I've done a little browsing around the internet and come across this nappy trial scheme http://www.plushpants.co.uk/category/Cloth%20Nappies/sub_cat/The%20Cloth%20Nappy%20Trial%20Scheme.html. I'm pretty p***d off with sheffield city council's lack of support for parents who want to be environmentally responsible. Sheffield nappy campaign website is two years out of dates It's pants! (sorry, couldn't resist :hihi: ) Maybe we should start a nappy exchange here?

I have been on a mission today. I found this on kelkoo http://www.kiddicare.com/invt/wholternap24&source=kelkoo

144 terry nappies for £100. That might seem like a lot but if 6 Forum users wanted to club together it would be £16.67 for 24 nappies. Is this a bargain or have I just been on the internet too long?

And they also do 2 dozen cotton terry nappies for £15 - even cheaper without having to club together http://www.kiddicare.com/invt/xdlterrynap?nav=prodlist

Will someone tell me what the drawback is?

Rozee that sounds excellent. I have been looking into this too. I live at the opposite end of town to you Beighton/Crystal peaks, and I thought because we had a mothercare and two boots branches on the doorstep I would go out and browse today. There was a general lack of products of a reusable nature, but I did find some nappy wraps at half price in Boots (cotton bottoms) so I bought some. I also bought a Boots all in one nappy to try.

I think I am going to be old fashioned though and just buy some terry squares. The nappy lady site tells you loads of different folds to use. What annoys me about these prefolds and all in one nappies is that you have to buy a new lot when they move to the next size, but if you buy terry squares you use the same ones and just fold them differently.

The quote you got was better than the price I found on ebay for Terry Squares which was about £9 plus 4.50 pp for a dozen. I might look into it. My partner is OK about terries because he has used them before. (We both have - 20+ years ago on our first born!). His only objection was the stinky bucket, but I have been told you dont have to soak these days.

Good luck with your baby, and keep in touch.

Is there anyone in Sheffield using re-usables that can suggest a particular supplier or a particular brand?

The Sheffield Real Nappy site seems to be out of date.

I used cloth nappies with both my sons (5+ and 1+). I have bought from many internet suppliers including:

www.kittikins.co.uk - bonus here as its free delivery
www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk - lovely selection
www.plushpants.com - lovely selection
www.cuddlebabes.co.uk - they used to have a Sheffield rep who could visit you and do a demo
www.teamlollipop.co.uk - have local reps

I chose a shaped nappy (Totsbots) with a breathable wrap (AirRika/ Vento) as my main type (have tried LOTS of different types and these are the most reliable in my experience:D) and a fleece liner. I dont soak (poo just goes down the loo and the soiled nappy goes in a lidded bucket - a couple of drops of lavender oils sorts out any nasty smells) and wash about twice a week at 60C with half the recommended amount of washing powder. I am a bit naughty and tumble dry because I work - but on good days over the weekend they go out on the line (added benefit of sunlight is that it bleaches out any stains). There is nothing to it - its so easy:D The nappies that I am using now are the same ones that I bought for my eldest son.

Saying that though anyone who is on a buget or someone with limited drying facilities should definitely consider terry squares which are undoubtedly the most versatile nappy or prefolds are good too - I just like the Fairy baby look:D

HTH
LisaH xxx

Just looked into that second link. Its actually £14.99 a pack but they are only packs of 6! I will send you the link for the people I found on ebay which do all sorts of reusables and are cheaper.

The durham nappy company or something:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7761832544&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Hiya Yellowrose, the kiddicare site is a bit confusing and I can see the bit you refer to about the £14.99 for 6 but I think that's for 2 packs of 6 and in the bit where it talks about it costing £15.99, it does state 4 packs of 6 and further down under the heading "DESCRIPTION" it specifies:
2 Dozen cotton Terry Nappies made from 85% cotton 15% polyester, 60 x 60 cm, machine wash 40deg

Either it is very misleading or this particular package seems to be on special offer?

There seems to be a bit of a catch on the "free" postage though. It's only free if you spend over £50 or buy something else not on special offer. Otherwise it's £4.99.

I agree with you about the benefits of terry towelling rather than the different sized reusables. I also tend to agree with the rather exasperated poster above. My mum used terries for me and she didn't even have a washing machine, bless her! I haven't tried to buy yet (I'm only 12 weeks so it feels too early) but it may be worth checking out the link again or contacting kiddicare direct to enquire. Good luck!

Will have another look.

Perhaps we should start a nappy group or something where you can exchange ones that your baby has outgrown?

My mum's been a nursery nurse for years.

She claims that disposable nappies are SO absorbant and SO dry these days that it takes many months or even years longer to toilet train children who wear them, compared to their terry nappy wearing peers.

Further, she claims that those children who are toilet trained earlier in life have many distinct social advantages. Over her years of working with children, it has become apparent to her that the wearing of disposable nappies retards many children's development!

That is quite a sweeping claim Rob, about social disadvantages, but she may be right about later toilet training being due to disposables.

I suppose the children who are able to sense they are wet form a link between wetness and the bodily sensation of urinating earlier.

Will have another look.

Perhaps we should start a nappy group or something where you can exchange ones that your baby has outgrown?Think that's a great idea YR. I love the idea of recycling stuff that doesn't have much of a secondhand resale value but is still usable and useful. I think there is a Sheffield free exchange website where people offer things for free but that relies on people's total generosity and altruism as you don't get anything in return. I like the idea of a non-money credit system in return for your goods. I may be getting carried away here but I'm sure it'd be really worthwhile.

Here's the FreeCycle link http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2004/01/283443.html

Of course children who are able to sense that they are wet become toilet trained earlier. Most early learning is a reaction to external stimuli.

It is apparently true that since the introduction of disposable nappies, the average age of toilet training has increased noticeably.

It's actually quite clever of the pharmaceutical companies to make you use their consumable products for longer, particularly when on the face of it it causes your child no disadvantages whatsoever.


As for my mum's comments on social advantages, it's based on the fact that once toilet-trained children become more independent and confident. The earlier the better, really.

Of course children who are able to sense that they are wet become toilet trained earlier. Most early learning is a reaction to external stimuli.

It is apparently true that since the introduction of disposable nappies, the average age of toilet training has increased noticeably.

It's actually quite clever of the pharmaceutical companies to make you use their consumable products for longer, particularly when on the face of it it causes your child no disadvantages whatsoever.


As for my mum's comments on social advantages, it's based on the fact that once toilet-trained children become more independent and confident. The earlier the better, really.Here's what the Nappy Lady has to say on the subject http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/Information/Article.asp?ArticleID=2:

"Toilet Training


I cannot promise you that your child will train early if they are put in real nappies – some children in real nappies train late, and others in disposables train early, which complicates easy statistics. It all depends on how anxious they are to be out of "baby" things – having a younger sibling is a great incentive, and being fastidious (more likely with girls than boys) also helps. However, you will usually find that when they do come out of nappies, they do so far more reliably than their peers in disposables.


However, children in real nappies do toilet train on average around six months earlier than their peers in disposables (and than they would in disposables).


There is a very simple reason for this: a child in real nappies knows when they are wet, and so makes the connection between bladder release and a wet nappy. It is this which is the vital first step in toilet training.


Equally, the idea of reflex toilet training (putting them on a potty before 18 months) is currently unfashionable. The main reason for this is because a child in disposables has no understanding of what is going on regarding bladder release until they can grasp it intellectually at around 18 months."

I've also been trawling the internet for help on this...there's plenty of general advice but disappointingly little about local services and help. I was also sent an out of date link by the Council and told (after being passed from pillar to post!) that there are no incentives (actually nobody seemed to have any idea what I was talking about:rolleyes: ).

In the end I've decided to use a nappy laundry service and found one in Barnsley called 'Naturally Best' which have kindly agreed to deliver to me in Sheffield. It sounds great (although baby not here yet so not started using yet) as they provide everything and deliver twice a week for about £7.50 per week. If anyone's interested the tel number is 01226 729555.:thumbsup:

Thanks for the info. I thought about a laundering service but my partner has been allocated the job of laundering nappies (seeing as he can't give birth/breast feed) and his services come free :P

There is a Sheffiled lady who makes birth to potty nappies out of lovely recycled towels. Rachel Williams at www.peeweez.co.uk. She's currently got some listed on eBay at £3.99 free postage (or she did last week) and they are great. Plus you'd be supporting a local business :thumbsup:

I'll be using a combination of peeweez and pre-folds for my third baby, due end August.

Thanks, I looked at her before as I like the idea of supporting a local environmentally friendly business but have to admit I was put off my the £7.50 price tag! £3.99 sounds more affordable.

Rozee, I have stocked up on nappies and wraps now, thanks to ebay. There is a guy on ebay who sells shaped reusables which are seconds at £1 apiece, but you have to order 25. I have ordered some of these, but they havent come yet. But I happened upon someone who was clearing out some Bambino Mios (new) at a bargain price, so I have been using these for our little one and they have been great. These are the prefolds, basically a soft cotton fabric square which has extra layers in the middle. No pins, you just fold them into thirds, bung in a liner, put them in velcro pants (wrap) then bung it on. You can get by with about 12 of these but 18 is better. Easy to wash and tumble dry. Dry fairly quickly.

Go on ebay, look at them all, and make your mind up. Or order one of each so you can look at them!

i am selling real napies and will be moving to sheffield (very soon) june/july tiddletots, i sell organic nappies and also i can get non organic if there is a market, will get back with a date and more info if anyone wants

i started off with those peewees they are brilliant, excellent quality good luck to her i say,

Rozee, I have stocked up on nappies and wraps now, thanks to ebay. There is a guy on ebay who sells shaped reusables which are seconds at £1 apiece, but you have to order 25. I have ordered some of these, but they havent come yet. But I happened upon someone who was clearing out some Bambino Mios (new) at a bargain price, so I have been using these for our little one and they have been great. These are the prefolds, basically a soft cotton fabric square which has extra layers in the middle. No pins, you just fold them into thirds, bung in a liner, put them in velcro pants (wrap) then bung it on. You can get by with about 12 of these but 18 is better. Easy to wash and tumble dry. Dry fairly quickly.

Go on ebay, look at them all, and make your mind up. Or order one of each so you can look at them!
Thanks for that. I've seem some real bargains on ebay too. I've stocked up from ebay in newborn secondhand nappies/wraps for £12! So all being well I should be okay til next january now (baby ain't due til November). I'm happy with secondhand as long as they're well cared for. If you want to sell your's at a later date, let me know!

im due in november too baby number 4, im also a youngish mum im only 28

Rozee, I have stocked up on nappies and wraps now, thanks to ebay. There is a guy on ebay who sells shaped reusables which are seconds at £1 apiece, but you have to order 25. I have ordered some of these, but they havent come yet. But I happened upon someone who was clearing out some Bambino Mios (new) at a bargain price, so I have been using these for our little one and they have been great. These are the prefolds, basically a soft cotton fabric square which has extra layers in the middle. No pins, you just fold them into thirds, bung in a liner, put them in velcro pants (wrap) then bung it on. You can get by with about 12 of these but 18 is better. Easy to wash and tumble dry. Dry fairly quickly.

Go on ebay, look at them all, and make your mind up. Or order one of each so you can look at them!
Thanks for your tip about the freecycle nappies, YR. Looks like I missed them though. Ah well, maybe next time... P.S: your pm box is full ;)

terri towline are best! but smelly, not nice washing em
I agree. F*&$ing awful.

If you use a dry pail and wash them every day in the washer at 60 degrees there is hardly any smell. No need to soak any more - it was the soaking that was smelly. I surprised myself at how easy it is. Line your bucket with a net bag then throw the lot in the washer with neck of the bag open. Wraps go in too.

Although terry ones are good, I like the prefolds made of wincyette much nicer and softer.

Just a comment on terry squares, they are definately the easiest and the cheapest (used them for last 2 yrs).

Top points:

*dry very rapidly (may not concern you now but will when you are using thern)
*only need one size
*cheaper
*can be used for LOTS of other things (eg. emergency bibs, floor cloths, sick cloths, towels, blankets, changing mats)
*look very satisfying on a washing line ;)
* are very adaptable to different babies body shapes


Other points:

*don't be put off by the folding, it'll be a bit difficult to remember at first but by the time you've changed your tenth nappy (sometime on the 2nd day...) you'll be a pro!
*use a nappy liner to lift out the worst of anything deposited and less yucky nappies to wash
*nappi-nippas are great instead of safety pins
*nappy-wraps are probably nicer but are more expensive and (i have found) less waterproof than you're bog-standard old-fashioned waterproof plastic pants from Boots.
*I use the 'oragami' fold and it works perfectly as well as being adaptable all the way from newborn to potty. It gives a nice thick pad between the legs but nice and neat not unwieldly.

Hi, reusable nappies are far better for the environment than disposables and as was said above, terry squares being the cheaper option don't take long to master, the nappy nippers are so easy and the nappy wraps which are a must over the old fashioned and very uncomfortable rubber pants ( which i used with my first 15 years ago) are great.

I also used my terry squares as sick catchers, and after use on three babies i still have them as floor cloths.

I do think that the all in one nappies are far more convenient for trips out though so can come in very handy.

Just wanted to add my twopenneth on reusable nappies and mainly their benefits to the environment as well as the finances.

babs

On the hunt for nappies again!

The seconds man on ebay is selling a new batch. Works out at about £35 incl postage for 25 shaped nappies. Am off to buy now. It's the same postage for up to 75 if anyone wants to club in with me and share postage.... Means we'd get 25 nappies for £28 quid (I know I'm such a tight arse....!)

The link is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25-New-Cloth-Nappies-1-EACH_W0QQitemZ7770852380QQcategoryZ26269QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem :thumbsup:

I actually work in the Sheffield, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire areas as a Real Nappy Adviser. There are a couple of us about in Sheffield.

Basically, (cannot speak for the other advisers!) I come to people's houses (completely free of charge!) if they want me to and show them a wide range of washable nappies and go through the pros and cons of all the different types in a very simple way. I then go through various questions etc and we tailor make a system to suit you, your baby and family. There is absolutely no obligation and no pressure to buy from me. I can also offer phone and email advice.

There is no incentive scheme in Sheffield itself at the moment though Derbyshire council have a £25 cashback scheme when you spend £50 or more on nappies and wraps. Also, Derbyshire council offer a hire kit of nappies for a £7.50 charge and £100 fully refundable deposit. This kit is administered by advisers (3 of us, depends where in Derbyshire you live!).

If you prefer not to have someone in your home, we also have a monthly Nappuccino in Sheffield where you can come along to a group session held in the Antenatal Clinic Reception area at Jessop Wing, Tree Root Walk. It starts at 1030. Our dates are as follows:-

Saturday 8th July 2006
Saturday 12th August 2006
Saturday 9th September 2006

At a Nappuccino, you can have a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two and chat about washable nappies. There will always be at least one adviser present and normally 2 or 3 available to chat to you about what you would like.

Advisers are a great source of information. They have extensive knowledge of the washable nappy market and will advise you without prejudice. Some advisers will be happy to discuss nappies and combinations that they do not sell also, as they will normally have tried them or at least have knowledge of them!

For further information on Nappuccinos, Derbyshire incentives, or to book a free demonstration, please contact me at cotton.candi@ntlworld.com or call me on 0781 046 1252

Candi
Real Nappy Adviser Sheffield & Chesterfield areas.

New Nappy online store opening on 10 August
tiddletots.co.uk
Organic and Natural Baby shop
My main stock will be Organic/bamboo/unbleached nappies.
I also will be selling Organic baby clothing a little larger to fit cloth bottoms.

Fantastic free gift for my 10th 20th and 30th customers
August 10 Opening.

Located in sheffield.