In April 2008 we re-launched our cashback scheme to offer an even better incentive to new users of washable nappies. For every purchase made of real cotton nappies exceeding £60 from any retailer or online store, eco-friendly parents can claim £25 back! Simply fill in a claim form, remembering to attach your receipts, and send to waste management at Northamptonshire County Council.
If you already have a child in washable nappies and you have signed up to a nappy laundry service you can also claim £25*.
* Offer of £25 cashback applies to either an order totalling £60.00 or more on washable nappies (excluding accessories, eg nappy buckets) or an application to join a nappy laundry service.
For information about real nappies and how to claim, see below.
To receive £25 cashback you can complete our online £25 cashback claim form
Please note: the online claim form can only be used if you have the ability to scan your receipt(s) and attach them to the online form. |
Or you can download the claim form below and return it to us with your receipt(s) to the address on the claim form.
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What are real nappies?
- They are real because they are not made from plastic and do not contain chemicals
- Real nappies are usually made from cotton and are machine washable
- They can be used again and again, unlike disposable nappies
Why choose real nappies?
Using washable nappies can save you money:
- Disposable nappies cost between £5-£10 per week for approximately 2½ years - a total of approx £650 to £1300!
- A birth to potty set of real nappies typically costs £200 but can cost as little as £70
It's so easy:
- Most real nappies have Velcro fastenings and some are shaped for your convenience
- There's no need for pins and folding
- You can also buy all-in-one nappies
- They're easy to wash - no need for boiling, you can wash them at 40 degrees
They look great!
- There are many trendy designs in many different fabrics to choose from
- And a choice of colours and patterns too!
More than one baby!
- A number of county mums have discovered how easy it is to use real nappies with twins.
- You will need to purchase more nappies to begin with but will make a substantial saving on each child compared to disposables.
- If anything with twins you are making a larger saving as there are no extra wash loads for the extra baby as when you wash your nappies you have a full load rather than a half load.
- The only real difference is that you will need slightly more space to dry your nappies if you air dry them.
- The cheapest way to use real nappies is to have two babies in nappies one in the small size and one in the large size.
- This way you will only need to buy one set of each nappy; again there will be no more washing for the extra child and your wash load will always be full.
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Did you know?
- Nearly 8000 babies are born in Northamptonshire every year
- Approximately one tonne of disposable nappies per baby is thrown away every year
- The first disposables are still slowly rotting away in landfill sites around Northamptonshire.
- The plastic in the nappies may never rot away completely
- In a household with a baby up to 50% of their household rubbish could be disposable nappies
- Every year councils in the UK spend at least £40 million disposing of disposable nappies