Cloth Nappies
Why use cloth nappies?
By using cloth nappies you really are helping the environment.
Disposable nappies are a one-use item for which no recycling
facility currently exists in the UK.
Cloth nappies tend to have a soft, snug fit around babies waist
and legs making them very reliable even for the most active
babies.
Modern disposables are so small when unused, because they
operate by containing super absorber granules. Once used, the
nappies swell to many times their original size and weights, as the
granules turn into gel by interaction with the child’s urine. Cloth
nappies are comparatively bulky when dry, but do not grow in size
when wet, just get a little heavier. They work by absorbing the
urine into the fabric. Cloth nappies are a more natural product
against the skin and therefore parents have more direct control
over their child’s chemical environment.
A variety of cloth nappies are now available for today’s babies.
They range from simple cotton squares to all in ones that fasten
with VELCRO or poppers.
Cloth nappies provide maximum comfort, reliability and
efficiency for your baby. They are soft against baby’s delicate
skin, made from the latest high performance breathable but leak
proof materials, and durable enough to last several children.
Contact
Dover District Council Wasteline:
01304 872428
Email: waste@dover.gov.uk
