Bracknell

Bracknell Parents who are considering trying real nappies can find out all about them at this year’s real nappy week roadshow.

The roadshow is visiting:

* Langley Hall in The Ring, Bracknell town centre, on Wednesday, April 29, from 10am to 12noon.
* The Oaks children’s centre in Wordsworth, Great Hollands, on Thursday, April 30, from 10am to 12noon.
* The Rowans children's centre in Pondmoor Road, Bracknell, on Friday, May 1, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

It will give Bracknell parents the chance to see a wide variety of real nappies, talk to parents who already use them, and order direct from suppliers.

There will also be the opportunity for parents to collect an application form to obtain £30 cashback per child to contribute towards the cost of buying real nappies.

Real nappy week promotes the use of cloth nappies to give parents a greater choice than just using the disposable variety. A wide range is now available from the simple traditional terry cotton nappies, to modern shaped and fitted types, which are more convenient than people think.

Organic, unbleached, velcro or popper fastening and all-in-one nappies give a wider variety of choice without need for pins. As they are made from natural fibres they may feel more comfortable next to a baby's skin.

Real nappies can save parents around £500 on the cost of keeping a baby in nappies and could be used for a second child. The average spend on disposable nappies is £791.70 over two-and-a-half years.

Cllr Mrs Dorothy Hayes, executive member for the Bracknell environment, said: "This annual event has always proved popular with new parents who want to do a little more to help the environment, and save some money at the same time.

"Modern real nappies are much more convenient than their predecessors and really are worth a try.”

For more information about the real nappy cashback scheme, visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/env-real-nappies or call 01344 352000.

Bracknell Forest Council