Real nappy incentive scheme

Reusable nappies save money in the longer term. This is in comparison to disposable nappies. But the initial cost can be restrictive.

We have a Nappy Incentive Scheme which allows interested parents to try out reusable nappies for free. This gives a chance to see what suits you and your baby best.

The free trial tester pack of ‘Real Nappies’ contains:

• an easy to use, adjustable, one-sized Birth to Potty nappy
• a cotton nappy (size one or two)
• a bamboo nappy (size one or two)
• two waterproof wraps
• one packet of biodegradable liners, and
• a handy laundry bag

We recommend that parents try the Trial Tester Pack before committing to the enhanced pack.

This has been developed to reduce the need to use two sets of nappies in different sizes throughout the years. It provides you with a full set of one-sized, adjustable, easy to use reusable nappies. The pack contains:

• 20 one-sized, adjustable, easy to use Birth to Potty nappies (with a removable washable liner)
• convenient biodegradable liners (also available from all good outlets), and
• a handy laundry bag

North Ayrshire Council would also like to keep in touch to understand how we can improve the experience further for future parents.

To qualify you must be a resident of North Ayrshire and be expecting a baby or have a baby of nappy wearing age. This is subject to availability.

• can save you money
• easy to use
• easy to clean
• can be reused if you have another baby
• can be line-dried
• you can help reduce waste and help the environment

Please complete the enquiry form to apply.

Please provide your full name, address and contact telephone number. A member of the team will telephone you to discuss what option suits you best.

The pack will be delivered to your local library – we will notify you when it is available for collection.

• Cost – on average a baby goes through 5,000 disposable nappies, a cost of around £650 to £1300. A set of ‘real’ nappies costs £200 or less.
• Environmental – in the UK, eight million nappies are sent to landfill a day. Studies show you can reduce your environmental impact by up to 40% by choosing reusable nappies.
• Convenience and comfort – ‘real’ nappies are shaped to fit, like disposable nappies. Some can be adjusted to fit from birth up to potty training.
• Flexibility – Use ‘real’ nappies to suit your lifestyle. For example, switching from reusable at home, to disposable when out and about.

The Baby Box Project also helps families prepare for the arrival of their baby and includes a real nappy and a voucher.

Once you have finished using your real nappies, you can give them to someone you know who would use them, or contact Ayrshire Nappy Library. You could also offer them for free on online reuse sites. If you are unable to find somewhere to take nappies, please contact us. Cloth nappies last a long time. Once they have reached the end of their usable life, they can be recycled with textiles at your local recycling point.