Using cloth nappies at nursery is both practical and environmentally friendly. Under the curriculum, nurseries have a duty to work towards a sustainable future. Cloth nappies are a practical and simple way to contribute to this.
By carrying pre-packed pocket nappies in a handy bag, nappy changes become just as easy as with disposable nappies. After use, the nappies are placed in a pulp bag and taken home to be washed. A small change with a big impact – for both the environment and children’s future.
It’s easier than you think, and much more like disposable nappies than they used to be. It’s never been easier to start using cloth nappies.
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Many nurseries are open to the idea – they just haven’t tried it before. Have the courage to bring it up!
Ready-stuffed pocket nappies are handled just like disposable nappies – no extra steps for staff.
Bring a nappy and show them how it works. This usually quickly instils a sense of security and curiosity.
Plug the inläggen in at home and pop it into a clear pod – then it’s all ready to use straight away.
Allow for 4–6 nappies per full day, depending on your child’s age and routine – it’s a good idea to have a spare one or two.
That’s where the staff put the used nappies during the day. You take them home and wash them – it’s that simple!
A note or email setting out clear steps can be a great help at the start.
Ask how things are going and whether anything needs adjusting. This builds trust and fosters cooperation.
Thank the staff for helping to contribute to a more sustainable everyday life – it means a lot!
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No, they don’t have to. However, a great many people are open to the idea of cloth nappies, particularly once staff have been shown how easy they are to use. That said, each nursery and local authority may have its own rules governing the use of cloth nappies.
It depends on your child. And how long your child is at nursery. Green Poppy’s pocket nappies with double insert last for about 3 hours.
Yes, it is! The handling of faeces for staff will be the same as with disposable nappies. Furthermore, what do they do at the nursery if the child's clothes happen to come into contact with urine or faeces?
It depends on what you’ve decided. Using bamboo paper is always a good solution, as it allows staff to simply put the poo in the bin when changing nappies. Some people don’t use bamboo paper, in which case staff usually put the nappy as it is into the bin bag.
The vast majority of nurseries are curious and open to cloth nappies, but sometimes you come up against a no – often because of a lack of knowledge or a fear that it will be complicated. It can feel frustrating, but there are ways to move forward.
Here is some advice:
Sometimes a 'no' stems from misunderstandings. Explain that pre-stuffed pocket nappies are used just like disposable nappies – staff don't need to do anything extra.
The Preschool Curriculum (Lpfö 18) states that preschools should:
”…lay the foundations for each child to develop a growing sense of responsibility and interest in sustainable development and a healthy environment.”
Allowing cloth nappies is a practical and simple way of contributing to this.
If the staff are unsure or say no, you can ask to discuss the matter with the headteacher. It is the headteacher who has overall responsibility and the authority to make decisions in line with the nursery’s core values and policy documents.
You’re not alone! In the Facebook group ”Cloth nappies” There are many people who have been through the same thing. There, you can find tips on how others have dealt with resistance, examples of emails to send, and what has proved helpful in conversations.
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions – we’d be happy to help!
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