Proud parents of every newborn baby at The Princess Royal University Hospital were offered real nappies to use during their stay and given a special real nappy gift to take home during national Real Nappy Week. Interested Bromley parents can contact the Council for further information on using real nappies and apply for a free ‘try before you buy’ pack.
“Real nappies offer a real alternative to disposables and I would encourage all new parents to try them. I’m pleased to have been able to work in partnership with Bromley Council and Bumbletots Ltd. to provide real nappies on the maternity ward and to support Real Nappy Week in this way.” said Anna Dellaway, Midwifery Manager at The Princess Royal University Hospital.
Many prospective mums and dads also attended a Clothie Coffee Morning to hear all about choosing and using real nappies. Today’s modern real nappies come in a range of natural fabrics, styles and designs. They can be washed at home on a 40- 60°C cycle or, alternatively, parents can take advantage of Bromley’s local nappy laundry service that delivers freshly laundered nappies to your door every week.
“Every day a staggering 40,000 disposable nappies are thrown away in the Bromley borough costing over £160,000 in collection and disposal fees. Parents using real nappies can make a real difference to the amount of waste they throw away - and they can save themselves a great deal of money as well!” said Kay Spurrier, Environment Promotions Officer.
The Council offers free trial packs and a £30 reward for parents using real nappies. For more information call 020 8313 4913 or visit www.bromley.gov.uk/realnappies
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Notes to editors:
The 11th annual Real Nappy Week 2007 ran from 11th - 18th March and is organised by Women’s Environment Network (WEN) - Educating, empowering and informing women and men who are about the environment.
The Clothie Coffee morning was held on Thursday 15th March at Community House, South Street, Bromley from 10am - 12 noon. Another is planned for October 2007.
Bumbletots Ltd. is the local nappy laundry service provider. For more information contact 020 8249 1941 or www.bumbletots.co.uk
Bromley Council works closely with The Princess Royal University Hospital to provide information for all new and expectant parents at their monthly Early Pregnancy Evenings. The Council has also provided Real Nappy Demonstration Packs for Health Professionals.
For media enquiries please contact Amy Bevins, Strategy Development Officer on 020 8313 4738 or email amy.bevins@bromley.gov.uk
Further information on real nappies is available from Kay Spurrier, Environment Promotions Officer on 020 8313 4913 or kay.spurrier@bromley.gov.uk
