Run by The Washable Nappy Company, Nappuccino’s are an education in the various types of natural nappies on the market and a great idea! I went along to one of their demonstrations this week in Hackney. The Company is the collective brain of a married couple with twins. They promote a wide variety of nappy designs and in so doing give the pros and cons to each style option. There doesn’t seem to be one right answer to suit your baby’s bowel activity. Instead it’s a matter of parental choice over issues such as the environment, convenience, absorbency, speed of change, speed at which the nappy dries after washing and cost. There’s nappies for all sizes and stages of development. Today we were introduced amongst others to an award winning design created by a mum who’s baby was allergic to urine!
It’s a well thought out business and with an increasing number of people taking an interest in the environment, it’s also very fashionable supported by some funky designs. Our hosts seem to have tried and tested all the nappies on their twins; one boy and one girl so they were well equipped to give loads of advise and answer any questions… They took us through how to fit the nappies, how to store them, wash them and tips on drying. There’s some lovely cuddly fabrics to experience and the great thing is you can be touchy feely with all the nappies. I went along with my Real Nappies for London voucher and invested in a starter pack which includes up to 15 nappies of your choice and the necessary extras. The hosts were great at dealing with my indecision and helped me to think about the best options for mine and Freddie’s needs. Being a first time mum with Freddie there with me just three weeks old in the buggy, I also appreciated the friendly and welcoming atmosphere and felt totally at ease with breast feeding and changing his nappy in a discreet spot. If you’re keen to try natural/washable nappies, these events will give you the knowledge and confidence to get started.