Real Nappies & Eco Disposables

Brenda writes…

If you are trying to be eco-friendly and use disposable nappies, check out this great bargain from BBG favourite Ethical Superstore on the Moltex Oko disposable nappies.

These are great for the environment with their bio-degradable capabilities, and kind to your bambinos skin (brill if your baby suffers from eczema or skin problems).

Available in sizes midi, maxi, junior and XL.

Get them from Ethical Superstore for £8.69 reduced from £12.95 - A great 32% off.

Brenda writes…

As we have mentioned here before on BBG, one way to save money is to go down the real nappy route, but it can be an expensive layout to begin with.  Here are a few of the real nappy bargains to help you through the dreaded credit crunch.

Later today, on our sister site The Green Familia, we are featuring a fabulous offer from Clean Green Nappy on Bamboozle Nappies from Tots Bots.  Coming in a range of colours and sizes, these nappies are reduced by 35% from £9.25 to £5.95.

Babykind have the Fluffles nappy, again from Tots Bots on special offer.  Was £8.50 now £5.50.  There is limited stock of this.  You can also claim a 5% discount if you buy 10 or more Tots Bots nappies from them.

Twinkle Twinkle have the Stuffables by Nature Babies on offer.  This is the old sized version, they are available in a variety of colours and sizes.  Was £10 now £7.50.

Brenda writes…

Thanks to eagle eyed reader Zoe, this nearly 50% discount on a starter pack of Tots Bots can be shared amongst you all.

Tots Bots are well renowned for their natural nappies and are often the brand that people go for when starting out with real nappies and investing in a starter pack. The Tots Bots Nappy Starter Pack is stage 2 and they have Aplix fastenings and are made from organic cotton.

Available from Amazon for £79.57 via our Bambino Goodies Amazon Store where you can also see our other current BBG bargain finds. RRP is £155.  This is directly shipped from Amazon and delivery is free.

Please note that this special offer is no longer available at this price.

Brenda writes…

Coming in two parts is this essential guide to our top 10 essential newborn best buys.

Nappies

You have a choice of real nappies, eco- friendly disposables or normal disposables. Check out Little Lambs website where they are offering customers to try out The Original Cotton Nappy Trial Kit for £8.50. Two sizes available. We also highly recommend Fill Your Pants.

Bodysuits

Bodysuits are a must have, as your bambino will live in these to begin with. Remember to wash your babies clothes before wearing. I have found a pack of 5 for £19.99. Made from organic cotton with a cute animal print on the front in white so it does not matter what sex your bambino is. Available from Little Butterfly. For non-organic, a tighter budget, but still great quality, John Lewis is fantastic, with stuff like 7 short-sleeved bodysuits for £8.

Babygros

Ideal when small for either lounging about at home or when going to bed, there are some very funky babygros out there to suit all budgets. I have chosen to highlight an organic cotton stripey babygro from favourites of ours DamTam for £8.99. Comes in a choice of 2 colours and sizes 0-3 to 12-18 months. Again John Lewis is brilliant.

Cardigans

These will come in handy in the cooler months. There are so many to choose from but I have chosen a lambswool mix from Vertbaudet, coming in 2 colours. Available in sizes 3-18 months for £9.

Moses Basket

I had a moses basket for all of mine and loved it, although some people pass on having one. You can always sell it on or buy a pre-used one if you wish to reduce your costs. I have found one at Hippins which includes the mattress, light top quilt, soft maize basket and dressings in a pale yellow colour with a Jungle ABC design. Available for £59.95.

Brenda writes…

Babeeze Gift Box from MY Skincare - This fab organic gift set would make a lovely new baby gift. Presented in a gift box are 5 Babeeze Organic products including: Bathwash & Shampoo, Massage Lotion, Cradle Cap Oil, Powder and Nappy Rash Balm. Now 12.95. RRP is 34.99.

Tots Bots Nappy Day Pack - These are the original multi award winning nappies. This packare the stage 1, Aplix fastening in white cotton. They are made from super absorbent andfluffy Egyptian cotton terry, have a fitted design, with elasticated legs and waist for a snugfit to prevent leaks. Now £21.00 including delivery. RRP is 41.99.

Bounce Bounce Baby By Bright Starts

This practical bouncer is good value for money in the sale. It includes: an electronic piano with lights, 6 melodies, a platform that provides a fun bouncing action, 3 height settings, and the seat rotates 360 degrees to allow your bambino to play with all the toys on offer. Price is £39.99 including delivery. RRP is £69.99.

Brenda Writes…

I have been amazed at the amount of real nappy styles on the market and the fact that they have resale value!! With this in mind each week I will bring you the best budget picks.

Tots Bots - This big brand have a range of seconds which are all reduced by 50%. They have minor faults although nothing that would affect the performance in any way. They can not guarantee the colour you will receive but they are all unisex. There are a range of sizes available from size 1 - 3 and the range available include: bamboo, cotton, and organic. Prices range from £3.50 - £4.50.

Babykind - Have a page dedicated to bargains. On this page they have a list of various seconds/used, the Swaddlebees woolwraps/PUL pockets Aplix fastening on a clearance sale, and a list of secondhand/used nappies from their customers that wish to sell on. So definitely one to check out if you want a bargain.

Twinkle Twinkle are another company who have a bargain page and have a huge range of real nappies on their bargain page these include: The Old Style Fuzzi Bunz Small, Stuffables by Nature Babies (old sized version), and Nappy Nation to name a few. Ideal for keeping an eye out for specific nappies.

Brenda writes…

If you’re looking for real nappies at budget prices then check out these Swaddlebee Nappies from Babykind.

These are one size to fit all, from birth to potty, made from 100% organic cotton velour, and are a shaped nappy including snap in booster.

You have a choice of 6 colours.

They were £14.50 but are now £12.50 or if you buy 10 or more it will reduce further to £11.88.

Brenda writes…

For all you parents who want to be greener but have not yet fully subscribed down the real nappy route yet, why not give these eco friendly disposable nappies a try out.

They contain no bleaching agents, perfumes or lotions, thus are good for those bambinos with sensitive skin.

The packaging is also eco friendly with it being biodegradable.

They come in a choice of 5 sizes.

Available from The Ethical Superstore for 8.29. Was 12.95. This is for the mini size pack of 30.

Brenda writes…

This weeks budget saving tip is: Go eco-friendly use real nappies instead of disposables.

Before you say NO, check it out as a workable solution. There are so many real nappy options on the market at the moment that you are not short on options. We have highlighted a few over at our sister site Bambino Goodies including the following:

Real Nappies Round Up - This months hippest buys.

My Real Nappy Challenge.

On BBG we also highlighted the offer that Essex Council have with its sample real nappy pack.

The initial outlay is the expensive part but after that the long terms financial costs are cheaper as well as knowing that you are playing your part in helping the environment.

Laura at Fill Your Pants, a hot favourite with Bambino Goodies and a great resource for learning about real nappies as well as buying them, has provided us with some money save tips to make your real nappy experience even more cost effective.

Opt for the cheapest options, like terry squares or if you cant handle folding. Diddy Diapers are a great value shaped nappy.

These will save you between £600-700 compared with disposables (which accounts for laundry costs and any accessories

If you are using cloth nappies, it’s no extra work to use washable wipes also. This option will save you anywhere between £100-£200. Simply wet as needed, and bung in the nappy bucket to be washed with the nappies. Easy!

Use only 1/3 of the detergent you would usually use in your machine. This is recommended to prevent detergent build-up on the nappies, and will save you money too!

Washing nappies at 40 instead of 60 will save on energy bills.

Line-dry where possible- obviously weather permitting, but if it is raining, a clothes airer in front of the radiator works well.

If tumble drying, reduce the time needed by adding a dry towel in with the load.

Re-use the nappies for subsequent children, or if you arent having more, sell them on. A good place to sell used nappies is Used Nappies.

Take advantage of any local nappy incentive schemes. Visit your council website to see if they run any cashback shemes or similar. For example, Leicestershire County Council offer £30 cash back on any real nappy purchases, and also run a 2 week free nappy trial.

Brenda writes…

If you live in the county of Essex, Borough of Southend, and Borough of Thurrock, you’re very lucky because your local council are offering you a chance to sample cloth nappies at a knockdown rate.

The pack contains: 1 shaped cotton nappy with a gingham design, 1 size(birth to potty) shaped bamboo nappy, 1 bamboo prefold nappy, 2 PUL waterproof wraps, paper liners, instructions for use and an information booklet containing a £10.00 voucher. WOW!!!

Terms and Conditions do apply and only one pack per baby is allowed. To find out more go directly to the Essex Nappy Campaign Website.

Available now from Modernbaby for £10. Please allow 14 days for delivery.