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Reduce single-use plastics:
switch to reusable nappies

Choosing reusable nappies will send less waste to landfill and lower your carbon footprint

Choosing washable nappies full time, from birth to potty training, will save you money compared to using disposables (even when the washing is taken into account). If you use them on subsequent babies you will save even more!  And once a reusable nappy is worn out it can be upcycled into other products or recycled as textile. What's not to like? 

Cambridge Cloth Nappy Library


The nappy library is now operated by Cambridge NCT.  

Cambridge Cloth Nappy Library meets on Fridays at 1pm-2pm in Cottenham Baptist Church hall. Pop in to learn more about washable nappies, hire a nappy trial kit, or to buy pre-loved washable nappies. (Please check with the NCT that the session is running before traveling, if in doubt.)

For more information, visit the NCT events page and enter postcode CB24 8RX to see upcoming sessions in Cottenham or find Cambridge Cloth Nappy Library on Facebook.  

Why choose reusable nappies?


Washable nappies are easier than you might think!

 Reusable nappies are:
  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable
  • Economical
  • Better for the environment
  • FUN!
There is no need for boil washing, safety pins, plastic pants or soaking: modern cloth nappies are a world away from terry squares!

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How we can help you


Cambridge Cloth Nappy Library

The nappy library can offer: 
  • Demonstrations of different types of reusable nappies
  • Help with choosing a nappy system
  • Information on how to care for your nappies
  • A selection of nappies to hire (terms & conditions apply)
  • Preloved nappies for sale
Whatever your budget and needs, we can help you find a nappy solution. 

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Why choose reusable nappies?


There is no need for boil washing, safety pins, plastic pants or soaking: modern reusable nappies are a world away from terry squares! 


Nappies are usually fastened with Velcro or poppers, making nappy changes quick and simple. Used nappies are machine washed at 40-60 degrees. Most types dry quickly on a washing line or above a radiator, but many can be tumble dried.


Reusable nappies come in a variety of natural and man-made fabrics, which are soft and fluffy against baby's skin. Many nappies have a stay-dry layer built in and elasticated leg and waist openings mean excellent containment.


If you use washable nappies from birth to potty training, it will save money compared to buying single-use nappies. If you choose the cheapest options, buy pre-loved nappies and use them on more than one child, you can save quite a lot! 


Reusable nappies cut down on waste going to landfill. You will need 20 washable nappies if you use them full time and wash every other day. Compare this to around 5,000 single-use nappies needed to see one child through until potty training!


Washable nappies are available in lots of beautiful, quirky and original designs; the hard part is deciding which ones to buy as the options can seem overwhelming. This is where a nappy library can help.


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How we can help you


A nappy library is a simply a service offering parents the chance to see, learn more about and try a range of reusable nappies to decide which ones best suit their family's circumstances. 


Like most other nappy libraries in the U.K., Cambridge Nappy Library is operated by volunteers (mostly parents who themselves use washable nappies on their babies). 


Nappy libraries exist to help parents make the best choice for them, regardless of which nappy brands are the current best sellers. There is no such thing as THE best nappy - only what works best for YOU.



Cambridge Cloth Nappy Library meets on Fridays at 1pm-2pm in Cottenham Baptist Church hall. Pop in to learn more about washable nappies, hire a nappy trial kit, or to buy pre-loved washable nappies. (Please check with the NCT that the session is running before traveling, if in doubt.)


For more information, visit the NCT events page and enter postcode CB24 8RX to see upcoming sessions in Cottenham or find Cambridge Cloth Nappy Library on Facebook. 


Email the nappy library

Every little helps! One cloth nappy a day means 365 fewer nappies in landfill after a year.

We are not here to make you feel guilty about using single-use nappies; we are here to help you cut down on waste being sent to landfill and save money. 

We know how convenient single-use nappies are for many parents. We understand that reusable nappies will not suit all families, and that some parents will choose to use washable nappies sometimes rather than all the time.

We believe very strongly that every little helps: Switching to reusable nappies, even if it is on a part-time basis, can drastically cut down on waste generated. 

​Even if you use just one washable nappy per day, this means 365 fewer disposable nappies ending up in landfill in a year! 
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