Fareham & Gosport Real Nappy Network

Fareham and Gosport Real Nappy Network exists to provide advice and information about real nappies, so parents and parents-to-be can make an informed choice between these and single-use disposable nappies.  The Fareham & Gosport Real Nappy Network Leaflet (223kb) is available.

Real Nappy Facts         

A Guide to Real Nappies (683kb)

• Real nappies have come a long way since the days when the only option was a terry toweling nappy.  There are lots of modern and funky styles that easily fasten with poppers, velcro or nifty little plastic grips.

• Nearly three billion disposable nappies are thrown away in the UK every year.  This creates 670,000 tons of nappy waste.  By using real nappies you could cut your household rubbish by up to half and help the environment at the same time.

• Home laundered nappies could save parents up to £500 on the cost of keeping a baby in nappies.  Further savings can be made by using the same real nappies for your second or third child, or by buying second-hand nappies and accessories.

• All nappies use energy, whether it's to make disposables or to wash real ones.  But taking everything into account, washing nappies at home leads to less climate change impact than using disposables.

• It doesn't have to be 'all or nothing' with real nappies - you could of course choose to use disposables when travelling or away from home.

For further information on Fareham and Gosport Real Nappy Network, or for advice and assistance, please contact the recycling teams:

• Fareham 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk
• Gosport 023 9254 5343 or email recycling@gosport.gov.uk

Second-Hand Nappies

If you are interested in purchasing second-hand nappies and accessories, look out for the Gosport and Lee-On-The-Solent's 'Nappy Classifieds' page in its quarterly newsletter (sponsored by Gosport and Fareham Councils).  To find out more, visit www.nct.org.uk (this is an external hyperlink) or tel: 0700 580 1844.

Further Information                                                                              

The following organisation provides information on real nappies:

The Real Nappy Campaign: http://www.realnappycampaign.com (this is an external hyperlink)Tel: 0845 850 0606.

Below is a selection of organisations who can assist you with deciding what nappy is right for you, some offer home visits from local agents and telephone or email advice to assist you with your decision:

• Babykind: http://www.babykind.co.uk (this is an external hyperlink) Tel: 0845 094 2275;
• Bebeco: http://www.bebeco.co.uk (this is an external hyperlink) Tel: 0845 057 9383;
• Lollipop: http://www.teamlollipop.co.uk/index.html (this is an external hyperlink)Tel: 01736 799512.