Savings
Going green is not only good for the environment but it is also good for your wallet.
Real Nappies
Automatically reaching for a disposable nappy could be one of the most costly baby purchases you make. The average family in the UK will have spent in excess of £1000 on nappies before their babies second birthday.
The Real Nappy Information Service (http://www.goreal.org.uk/why/money) estimate that the average savings for using reusable nappies are around £500 per baby. We feel that even bigger savings can be made if reusable nappies are used for multiple children and you don't get hooked on all the pretty wraps!
Despite the huge savings one of the biggest oppositions we hear about reusable nappies is the expensive start up costs. To kit yourself out with a reusable nappy system you are looking at between £60 and £300 but there are many ways you can reduce this initial financial burden.
Firstly, Screaming Green are one of only a handful of agents who offer a free pay by installments scheme allowing parents to spread the cost of reusable nappies over a number of week or months.
A second option would be to make it clear to all your friends and family that you are keen to use reusable nappies and ask them to help you with the cost. This will save you getting lots of unwanted gifts and everyone will feel that they are getting you something you want and helping the environment, with no work on their part!.
Thirdly, most county councils now offer cash back schemes to encourage parents to use reusable nappies. See our cash back section to find out if your council offers such a scheme.