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Nappies, like everything else in childcare seem to go in cycles of popularity. Five years ago, few parents would even consider anything but disposables - there's no doubt they are convenient and readily available from all supermarkets. These days, though, more and more parents are eschewing the disposable option for reusable nappies. Things have certainly improved since the days of soaking terries in a bucket of hot, soapy water. Nowadays you have the choice of either buying and washing the nappies yourself or using one of the nappy laundry services available in most major towns and cities in the UK. The alarming statistics showing the damage caused by disposable nappies will certainly make you think about doing your bit to save the planet.

Nine million disposable nappies are thrown away daily in the UK.
50% of all the rubbish in a one-baby family is made up of disposable nappies.
Nappies make up 4% of UK household waste.
Some research suggests that a disposable nappy can take anything from 200 to 500 years to decompose.

Although the initial outlay for reusables is a lot, in the long run, you can save considerable amount of money. There's also the argument that they are better for your baby's skin because of the many chemicals and gels used in disposables. One tip is to have a go with a free trial pack offered by many reusable nappy manufacturers and see how you get on.

On the downside they can be complicated both to put on and to collect together all the necessary parts - nappies, wraps, clips etc - or though you can now buy all-in-one reusables. Another thing to watch out for is how long they take to dry - particularly if you don't have an automatic dryer. Having every radiator in the house strewn with nappies is not an edifying prospect.

For those concerned about the environment but not quite ready to commit themselves to reusables (and even if you get them laundered you've still got to organise it), there is the option of environmentally-friendly disposables. These usually contain a portion of biodegradable components.