Nappy systems - choosing the right system for your baby

First things first: Washable or Disposable Nappies?

Now, this in itself is a tough one! Many parents would love to choose washable nappies for financial or ecological (or both) reasons, but on considering the practicalities of it all, it just doesn’t seem to be an option (e.g. parents work and baby at nursery, no room to dry nappies, no local nappy laundering service). There seems to be a great deal of pressure on parents these days to use Real Nappies to cut down on the vast amount of waste.

Don’t be driven by guilt!
Naturally, there is a limit to the amount of waste this planet can accommodate! However, please don’t be "driven" to using washables just because "ecologically it’s the done thing". Consider your lifestyle and your current situation – if using washable nappies is going to make your life with a newborn or young baby more stressful, then maybe it isn’t the right option for you (please also read what the Environment Agency thinks about this ...).

Whatever you choose, though, it makes sense to choose a nappy that is as natural and as biodegradable as possible.

Tip: Many of our customers use a mixture of washables and disposables. Eco disposables are also an excellent choice for the first few days in hospital after your baby’s birth or when you go on holiday and don’t have the facilities to wash nappies.

Spirit Of Nature Eco-Disposables – kinder to the skin and the environment
Although there is no doubt that natural, unbleached and 100% breathable cloth nappies are the best option for young babies, the plain and simple fact is that there is an extremely high demand for disposable nappies because most mothers simply do not have the time to wash nappies.

At Spirit Of Nature we offer you the perfect compromise: All the features, without the guilt! We carry two brands of eco-disposables which have been tested by reputable certification bodies and certified "eco-friendly".

For more information, prices and samples follow this link: eco-disposable nappies


Washable Nappies – why use them?

• Financial benefits
  By buying washables, you will be saving hundreds of pounds that would have been spent on
  disposables from birth to potty training. (approx. £600 per baby)
  
• Ecological benefits
  By using washable cloth nappies, you are creating a great deal less waste – which, in the case
  of conventional disposables, takes hundreds of years to biodegrade
  
• Better for baby’s skin
  Your baby’s skin is 5 times thinner than your own and the continuous exposure to moisture
  can easily lead to skin irritations and rashes. Therefore it is very important that the humidity
  can escape from the nappy. Cloth nappies are more breathable than disposables.
  

There are so many companies offering washable nappies, what makes Spirit Of Nature nappies different?

Our washable nappy systems are made with 100% organic cotton and 100% pure virgin wool! Did you know that conventionally grown cotton is the most heavily sprayed crop in the world? The toxic chemicals and pesticides used in the growing process and chlorine bleach used to make conventional nappies a beautiful crisp white colour cannot be completely washed out of the nappies. These toxic residues can be absorbed by your baby’s sensitive skin.

Therefore only the softest, purest, organic cotton should be allowed to come into contact with your baby’s skin.

Our organic washable nappy systems are:

• certified free from harmful toxic residues – therefore there is less risk of allergies or nappy rash occurring
  Cotton products are made from 100% unbleached organic cotton.
  Woollen overpants are made from pure, unbleached virgin wool.
  Waterproof overpants are breathable and machine washable.
  Silk liners are made from pure, unbleached, naturally healing mulberry silk.
  
• made from extremely soft and breathable natural fibres which allow the air to circulate, thus again reducing the risk of nappy rash.
  Cotton – is naturally absorbent
  Outer wraps (wool, microfibre) are breathable and draw the moisture in the nappy away from the skin
  
• biodegradable – the cotton, wool and silk components completely biodegrade – therefore leaving zero environmental impact
  
• easy as 1, 2, 3……
  
  

To see our full range of washable nappies...

Are you a first-time mum and need help choosing nappies?
Our Nappy Guide may answer your questions (e.g. how many will I need and do how I use them on my baby, ...).


Need more help?
Please do not hesitate to call us on 0845 200 6745 – our friendly and helpful customer service advisors are on hand to give you all the advice you need – no matter how trivial your question seems, it’s important to us!
If you would like to learn more about the use of real nappies, where your nearest nappy laundering service is etc., please visit the UK Nappy Line nappyline.org.uk and Women’s Environmental Network at www.wen.org.uk.

To see our bestselling eco-disposable nappies Moltex Oko ...

To see our alternative fit eco-disposable nappies Bambo Nature ...

To see our full range of washable nappies.

For further information on washable nappies please read our Nappy Guide.