Watch our video tutorials to learn about the different nappy types, how to fit, wash and dry them:

• Pre fold nappy tutorial
• Shaped nappy tutorial
• All in one nappy tutorial

There are also local and on-line nappy companies who can provide nappy demonstrations, advice and support.

The average baby is in nappies for 2.5 years.

Disposable nappy facts:

• a baby will on average get through qty 4,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies
• cost £700 and £1,200 depending on the brand
• over 3/4 tonne of black bin bag nappy waste per baby
• disposable nappies also take hundreds of years to decompose

Real nappy facts:

• a baby will need a set of qty 20 to 30 real nappies
• average cost for a set of real nappies is £300
• there are additional costs estimated at £150 for water, washing powder, electricity and washing machine wear-and-tear
• nothing goes in the bin - the poop is just flushed down the toilet
• look after your real nappies and they may be usable for more than one child or sold second hand

Nappy - the cloth part that absorbs the baby's urine. Can be made of various material types including cotton, microfibre, bamboo, hemp, etc

Wrap - the breathable, waterproof cover that prevents the baby's clothes getting wet. They come in a huge range of colours and patterns

Liner - a thin sheet laid inside the nappy, which the baby's poo attaches to aid removal. Paper liners are then flushed away, but washable fleece and silk liners are also available

Booster - an additional cloth piece added to increase absorbency of the nappy

To get started you will need:

• new born baby will need between 20 and 24 nappies with 5 wraps
• 6+ months old baby will need between 12 and 16 nappies with 4 wraps
• liners
• nappy bucket
• optional extras: nappy bucket net, booster pads, swim nappy and washable wipes