Life changes beyond recognition when you bring home a new baby. The last time I suffered sleep deprivation like this, I was in my late teens and twenties trying to stay awake at work after a night out on the tiles. But after a couple of weeks with my daughter I’m getting used to it. However, one thing I struggle to comprehend is the massive increase in waste and washing that a tiny baby creates.
Posts Tagged ‘nappies’
New Mums Get to Know Your Nappies
July 8th, 2009Which nappy is the most eco friendly, disposables or cloth?
July 7th, 2009
The answer is not that simple. The main decider in this hot debate is the way in which the cloth nappies are laundered. Our nappy article outlines the findings from the latest research which identifies that if cloth nappies are laundered at high temperatures, in small loads and tumble dried 100% of the time then disposables would probably have lower environmental impacts. However, cloth nappies come out on top if the user follows simple eco-friendly behaviour when washing them.