Amesbury Baby Centre will be supporting the 13th annual Real Nappy Week from April 27th – 3rd May.
The promotional week co-ordinated by Go Real, formerly know as the Real Nappy Campaign will this year be concentrating on how parents can save money by using Real Nappies.
With the country officially in the first recession since 1991 and with 600,000 job losses predicted for 2009, parents from all walks of life are looking for easy ways to save money.
Bec Thomas from Go Real commented:
“Parents could save £1,000 by choosing real nappies over leading disposable brands and there are further savings to be made when nappies are passed down and used again.”
As well as the obvious financial gains of using real nappies, parents are increasingly attracted by the environmental benefits. A recent government study that compared real nappies with disposables, found that if used correctly real nappies can be up to 40% better for the environment.”
Jen Wilkes, mum of three said:
“Most families feel the financial strain when having a family but using washable nappies can really ease that. They are really easy to use and long lasting. I have been able to use mine with all three of my children and I could still pass them on to friends or family to use again.”
Organisations across the country will be joining together to celebrate the week with unique events such as nappy fashion shows, “spot the bot” competitions and teddy toddles.
Radio Two’s Janey Lee Grace, patron of Go Real, commented:
“Real Nappy Week provides parents with the ideal opportunity to find out about washable nappies and their many benefits. The week plays host to so may fun and informative events all around the country, designed to give parents all the information they need to make an independent nappy choice. If babies had a voice, they would choose cloth!
Amesbury Baby Centre offers a range of real nappies from traditional terry towels through to the latest bamboo pop in nappy. They work closely with Wiltshire Wildlife and can help Wiltshire residents claim up to £30 cash back on real nappy purchases. They will be joining the activity by holding a Nappucino afternoon with Gary Lamont of Wiltshire Wildlife in store on Thursday, 30th April from 1.00pm. This is an opportunity for new and existing mothers who are considering purchasing real nappies to come along and see the latest designs and receive impartial advice and demonstrations in store. There will also be a competition running during the afternoon with the chance to win reusable nappies from Close Parent . There will also be another competition running during the week and various offers on real nappies available in store.
For further information please contact Paul or Nikki Leighfield at Amesbury Baby Centre, Unit 5, Stonehenge Walk, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DB Tel: 01980 625285 or email: info@amesburybabycentre.co.uk, To find out more about Real Nappy Week or Go Real contact Jon Rolls, Go Real, 0845 850 0606.
Details of all events and promotions will be displayed on the Go Real website
www.goreal.org.uk.
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Editor’s Notes:
•For further information please contact Paul or Nikki Leighfield at Amesbury Baby Centre or Gary Lamont at Wiltshire Wildlife Tel: 01380 725670 ext.236 Email: GaryL@wiltshirewildlife.org
•Go Real, formerly the Real Nappy Campaign, provides support and advice to parents, Local Authorities, community nappy projects, manufacturers, retailers, health and childcare professionals on choosing and using “Real” washable nappies, see www.goreal.org.uk. The national information campaign exists to promote the use of real nappies; it aims to raise awareness of the benefits, types, modern styles and how to use; advocating a range of advice and choices. This project is managed by Rezolve.
•ReZolve is a not for profit organisation engaged in activities encouraging sustainability, with a focus on wast and material resource use. ReZolve Kernow current manages a range of projects which address the company’s aims, www.rezolve.org.uk.
•Nappy Facts:
o Parents can save over £1,000 by using real nappies over leading disposable brands, more if they are used on subsequent children.
o Three billion nappies a year, eight million a day - are thrown away in the UK. They are estimated to weigh 690,000 tonnes and 90% end up in landfill.
o A recent Government report stated that real nappies are 40% better for the environment than disposables when simple washing guidelines are followed.
