Reusable Nappy Week Events

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South West

Apr
22
Mon
Nappy Q&A @ Kinson Library
Apr 22 @ 11:15 am – 11:30 am

Join Claire from Fox and Marsh for an in person question and answer session all about reusable nappies! She will be demoing the free pack that you can claim from BCP or Dorset council.

Apr
25
Thu
Free Reusable Nappy Masterclass @ Online
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

👶 FREE reusable nappy masterclass 👶

📆 Join us on Thursday 25th April at 8pm (BST) for a free reusable/cloth nappy masterclass with the lovely team from Bells Bumz 🤩

There are so many benefits to using cloth nappies – they’re cheaper, are much better for the environment and they’re often kinder to your baby’s skin 🥰 But they’re a bit unknown to lots of people.

Well, if you’ve been thinking you’d like to get a better understanding of what you need to live the cloth nappy life, how much it will cost, how you wash them and so on….our masterclass with Bells Bumz is going to be the perfect thing for you 👊

Along with Bells Bumz founder, Chloe Bell, we will cover👇
✨ The benefits of cloth nappies
✨ The different types of cloth nappies available
✨ What equipment you need to get started
✨ The difference between day and night nappies
✨ How to wash your cloth nappies
✨ Q&A with Bells Bumz founder herself, Chloe Bell

📆 WHEN? Thursday 25th April at 8:00pm (BST)
💰 COST? Totally FREE!
📍WHERE? LIVE on YouTube (you’ll be sent the link an hour before the class starts)
💥 HOW DO YOU SIGN UP? Hit the link

We can’t wait to see you there 👋

Apr
26
Fri
Reusable Nappy Demo & Council Incentive Scheme @ Wimborne Library
Apr 26 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am

Come and chat with local nappy experts, take a look at different types of reusable nappy and find out about Dorset Council’s free reusable nappy starter pack, £30 refund (£45 minimum spend) and discounts.

Reusable Nappy Display & Council Incentive Scheme @ Weymouth Library
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Come and look at different types of reusable nappy and find out about Dorset Council’s free reusable nappy starter pack, £30 refund (£45 minimum spend) and discounts.

Apr
28
Sun
Poole Baby Event @ Gather
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come along to Poole’s premier FREE baby event and chat to Bourne Green about all things cloth nappy. From hire kits to preloved nappy sales and the council incentive scheme; we’re always happy to answer any questions you might have.

FREE entry
FREE goody bags
FREE taster classes, talks and demos
Come along and meet some of Dorset’s best maternity and baby service providers.

South East
Apr
20
Sat
Beginners Group Nappy Demo – Online with The Nappy Lady @ Online
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

The Nappy Lady’s beginners group nappy demo is perfect if you’re a complete beginner and need help choosing the best nappy system or just interested to learn the basics about reusable nappy options. At a beginners group demo a Nappy Lady advisor will explain and demonstrate the key things you need to understand.

A Beginners’ Group Demo covers the following topics

  • What are all the different types of nappy?
  • Parts of a nappy system
  • Pros and cons of each type of nappy system
  • Comparing Nappy Fabrics
  • Washing & Drying
  • Fitting reusable nappies into your lifestyle
  • Using reusable wipes

A group demo is for up to 3 families. There is a cost of £1 to book; this is reimbursed as a voucher after your session.

Apr
22
Mon
Beginners Group Nappy Demo – Online with The Nappy Lady @ Online
Apr 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Nappy Lady’s beginners group nappy demo is perfect if you’re a complete beginner and need help choosing the best nappy system or just interested to learn the basics about reusable nappy options. At a beginners group demo a Nappy Lady advisor will explain and demonstrate the key things you need to understand.

A Beginners’ Group Demo covers the following topics

  • What are all the different types of nappy?
  • Parts of a nappy system
  • Pros and cons of each type of nappy system
  • Comparing Nappy Fabrics
  • Washing & Drying
  • Fitting reusable nappies into your lifestyle
  • Using reusable wipes

A group demo is for up to 3 families. There is a cost of £1 to book; this is reimbursed as a voucher after your session.

Beginners Group Nappy Demo – Online with The Nappy Lady @ Online
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Nappy Lady’s beginners group nappy demo is perfect if you’re a complete beginner and need help choosing the best nappy system or just interested to learn the basics about reusable nappy options. At a beginners group demo a Nappy Lady advisor will explain and demonstrate the key things you need to understand.

A Beginners’ Group Demo covers the following topics

  • What are all the different types of nappy?
  • Parts of a nappy system
  • Pros and cons of each type of nappy system
  • Comparing Nappy Fabrics
  • Washing & Drying
  • Fitting reusable nappies into your lifestyle
  • Using reusable wipes

A group demo is for up to 3 families. There is a cost of £1 to book; this is reimbursed as a voucher after your session.

Apr
23
Tue
Beginners Group Nappy Demo – Online with The Nappy Lady @ Online
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Nappy Lady’s beginners group nappy demo is perfect if you’re a complete beginner and need help choosing the best nappy system or just interested to learn the basics about reusable nappy options. At a beginners group demo a Nappy Lady advisor will explain and demonstrate the key things you need to understand.

A Beginners’ Group Demo covers the following topics

  • What are all the different types of nappy?
  • Parts of a nappy system
  • Pros and cons of each type of nappy system
  • Comparing Nappy Fabrics
  • Washing & Drying
  • Fitting reusable nappies into your lifestyle
  • Using reusable wipes

A group demo is for up to 3 families. There is a cost of £1 to book; this is reimbursed as a voucher after your session.

Apr
24
Wed
Beginners Group Nappy Demo – Online with The Nappy Lady @ Online
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Nappy Lady’s beginners group nappy demo is perfect if you’re a complete beginner and need help choosing the best nappy system or just interested to learn the basics about reusable nappy options. At a beginners group demo a Nappy Lady advisor will explain and demonstrate the key things you need to understand.

A Beginners’ Group Demo covers the following topics

  • What are all the different types of nappy?
  • Parts of a nappy system
  • Pros and cons of each type of nappy system
  • Comparing Nappy Fabrics
  • Washing & Drying
  • Fitting reusable nappies into your lifestyle
  • Using reusable wipes

A group demo is for up to 3 families. There is a cost of £1 to book; this is reimbursed as a voucher after your session.

Apr
26
Fri
Beginners Group Nappy Demo – Online with The Nappy Lady @ Online
Apr 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Nappy Lady’s beginners group nappy demo is perfect if you’re a complete beginner and need help choosing the best nappy system or just interested to learn the basics about reusable nappy options. At a beginners group demo a Nappy Lady advisor will explain and demonstrate the key things you need to understand.

A Beginners’ Group Demo covers the following topics

  • What are all the different types of nappy?
  • Parts of a nappy system
  • Pros and cons of each type of nappy system
  • Comparing Nappy Fabrics
  • Washing & Drying
  • Fitting reusable nappies into your lifestyle
  • Using reusable wipes

A group demo is for up to 3 families. There is a cost of £1 to book; this is reimbursed as a voucher after your session.

London
Apr
19
Fri
Reusable Nappy Demonstration @ Hackney Central Library
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Hackney Nappy Network and Wrapahug Sling Library for a reusable nappy demonstration and newborn sling demo.

Every month they will be at Hackney Central Library, where Esther and Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you everything you need to know about reusable cloth nappies. Their friendly and informal demonstraion is for anyone who is interested to learn more about reusable nappies, whether you are an expectant parents or you are already using nappies. All welcome! No need to book, just show up at 10am!

The talk will start at 10am and last approx 40 mins. The session will cover:

-the different kinds of reusable nappies
-the newborn stage
-washing guidance
-other local nappy initiatives.
-troubleshooting.

Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you about their fantastic laundry service and shop. Thanks to Hackney Council and the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme, Hackney parents (pregnant or with a child under 18 months) can claim their FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day from a Hackney Council officer or online via www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
Following the reusable nappy demonstration, Mel from Wrapahug Sling Library will offer a free newborn sling demo where she’ll:
– Show different sling options for newborns/small babies
– Explain safety and positioning
– Demo slings and explain how they work
– Show how to feed in the slings
– Answer your questions.
Where possible and if time-permitting, you may be able to try on a couple of slings after (please note that this is a demo and NOT a full sling library and not for 1-to-1 consultations; you will need to book a consultation at the Bethnal Green sling library if you need more time and want to try slings on. I can take a quick look at your own sling if possible on the day, newborns/small babies only for this session. There is no guarantee I will be able to help everyone).   Please contact Mel directly to make an appointment.
The sessions run monthly during term-time only.
Timings: 10am-11am: Cloth nappy demos
11.15am-11.45am approx: Sling demo with Q&As
11.50am-1pm: trying on slings
Timings are VERY approximate!
Find out more about Hackney Nappy Network: https://www.hackneyrealnappy.net/
Apr
20
Sat
Earthfest @King’s Cross Canopy Market @ Canopy Market
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Nappy Ever After and Real Nappies for London will be at Earthfest 20th-21st April to promote reusable nappies and the voucher scheme.

Come along for a drop-in reusable nappy demonstrations to see, touch and learn about reusable nappies, as well as having the opportunity to buy and order. Nappy Ever After have reusable nappies to purchase, or find out more about their weekly washable nappy laundry service, which delivers freshly laundered prefold nappies to your door.

Apr
21
Sun
Earthfest @King’s Cross Canopy Market @ Canopy Market
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Nappy Ever After and Real Nappies for London will be at Earthfest 20th-21st April to promote reusable nappies and the voucher scheme.

Come along for a drop-in reusable nappy demonstrations to see, touch and learn about reusable nappies, as well as having the opportunity to buy and order. Nappy Ever After have reusable nappies to purchase, or find out more about their weekly washable nappy laundry service, which delivers freshly laundered prefold nappies to your door.

Apr
22
Mon
Online Reusable Nappy Demonstration @ Online
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Real Nappies for London for this introductory online reusable nappy demonstration to learn about the main types of reusable nappies; how to use, wash and dry them, as well as other useful tips to help you get started. Real Nappies for London will provide impartial advice to any questions you may have. If you have already started using reusable nappies and need some advice, you are welcome to join the chat for a Q&A support session too.

The demo will start promptly at 10am. Please register to join on Zoom

After registering, you should receive a confirmation email with the Meeting ID and Meeting Password to access the Zoom session.

Apr
23
Tue
Westminster Reusable Nappy Demo @ St John's Wood Library
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a reusable nappy demo! Are you looking for essential guidance and advice to help you get started with reusable nappies? We’re here to help. Join us at any one of our upcoming reusable nappy events in the City of Westminster.

The events are open to all living in Westminster, whether you’re new or already started with reusable nappies. At the event, you will have the opportunity to learn about reusable nappies, ask questions, and understand the Real Nappies for London voucher incentive scheme.

Please let us know you’re coming by booking your free ticket via Eventbrite. You can also turn up on the day!

Voucher Incentive Scheme: To qualify for a £70 reusable nappy voucher, you will need to provide Real Nappies for London with the following supporting evidence:

  1. Proof of identity: e.g., your driver’s licence, passport or birth certificate.
  2. Proof of address/low-income: a recent council tax letter with your name and address showing that you receive council tax reduction.
  3. Proof of pregnancy/birth: an official document showing your name and the child’s expected date of delivery or date of birth (e.g. MatB1 form, Baby’s Birth Certificate, Hospital Scan Report letter). Your NHS Prescription Charge Card is also acceptable. For multiple births, please provide the hospital scan report. You will receive one voucher per baby.

You can apply in-person at the scheduled events. Remember to bring your supporting evidence with you on the day!

Nappy Ever After – shop open @ Nappy Ever After
Apr 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Nappy Ever After‘s shop is open every Tuesday afternoon, 2pm – 5pm for drop-in reusable nappy demonstrations to see, touch and learn about reusable nappies, as well as having the opportunity to buy. You can redeem your reusable nappy voucher at Nappy Ever After (in-person or online) for either: a trial pack worth £64.15, reusable nappies of your choice, or contribute your voucher towards a paid-for weekly washable nappy laundry service, which delivers freshly laundered prefold nappies to your door. Interested to learn more about their service and catchment zone? Find out more on their website.

Apr
25
Thu
Reusable Nappy Week Demonstration @ Online
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Real Nappies for London for this introductory online reusable nappy demonstration to learn about the main types of reusable nappies; how to use, wash and dry them, as well as other useful tips to help you get started. Real Nappies for London will provide impartial advice to any questions you may have. If you have already started using reusable nappies and need some advice, you are welcome to join the chat for a Q&A support session too.

Demo starts promptly at 6:30pm. Please register to join on Zoom

After registering, you should receive a confirmation email with the Meeting ID and Meeting Password to access the Zoom session.

Apr
26
Fri
Reusable Nappy Celebration @ The Guide's Room
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Reusable nappy celebration – if your baby/toddler already wears reusable nappies or you’re thinking about switching from single-use nappies and want to find out more, this event is for you!

Apr
27
Sat
Nappy Information Session @ Nappy Ever After
Apr 27 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Nappy Ever After for a reusable nappies demonstration for the end of Reusable Nappy Week – see, touch and discuss the different types of reusable nappies, how to wash them and more.

Nappy Ever After is close to Old Street Station, Hoxton Station, City Road bus stops or a short walk from Regent’s Canal – exit tow path via slope at Shepherdess Walk.

Please book Saturday demonstrations via the Nappy Ever After website. Space is limited and there is often high demand, they charge a £5 refundable booking deposit.  You can use it as credit towards a purchase at Nappy Ever After, or have a refund.  Please cancel at least 6 hours before and we can postpone your place or give you a refund.

Nappy Ever After is also open every Tuesday afternoon, 2pm – 5pm. No need to book, just show up!

West Midlands
Apr
26
Fri
Herefordshire Nappy Library Pop Up @ The Old Argos Unit
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and find our friendly volunteers and other parents to:
– get reusable nappy advice
– talk to other parents
– arrange a free loan kit
– if you have voucher scheme nappies at home you’ve finished with, you can drop them off here to either swap or hand back to Herefordshire Council.

There will be toys and colouring to entertain the kids!

Apr
28
Sun
The Toddle About Show Warwick – MerryGoRoundUK Stand @ Warwick Hall, Warwick School Campus
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

MerryGoRoundUK will have a stand at the Toddle About show – Warwick and will have MuslinZ ranges on show and available to purchase. Visit our stand to see MuslinZ Reusable Nappies & Wipes and how they work, with special offer show prices. We look forward to seeing you there!

Yorkshire and the Humber
Apr
22
Mon
Drop In Session – Northallerton @ Little 1's Playgroup, Zion URC Church
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a drop-in session at Little 1’s Playgroup where we you can ask questions about using cloth nappies, hire a kit, buy some surplus nappies on a donation basis, or generally chat all things cloth nappy related! No need to book, just come along, although I’d you’re interested in hiring a kit then it’s useful for me to know beforehand so I can make sure I have enough with me.

Apr
24
Wed
Drop In Session – Bedale @ Big Sheep Little Cow, Aiskew Watermill
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a drop-in session at Big Sheep Little Cow where we you can ask questions about using cloth nappies, hire a kit, buy some surplus nappies on a donation basis, or generally chat all things cloth nappy related! No need to book, just come along, although I’d you’re interested in hiring a kit then it’s useful for me to know beforehand so I can make sure I have enough with me.

Apr
26
Fri
Drop In Session – Thirsk Community Library @ Thirsk Community Library
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a drop-in session at Thirsk Community Library where we you can ask questions about using cloth nappies, hire a kit, buy some surplus nappies on a donation basis, or generally chat all things cloth nappy related! No need to book, just come along, although I’d you’re interested in hiring a kit then it’s useful for me to know beforehand so I can make sure I have enough with me.

Introduction to Reusable Nappies @ The Snug/Sling Spot
Apr 26 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Curious about Cloth?
Maybe you’ve started reading around the internet and are finding your mind boggled by the variety of choices on offer, or have questions about all of the conflicting washing advice, or you aren’t sure how to store your nappies…… We can help!

This group learning session will introduce you to all of the main types of modern cloth nappies available, explain how to store and care for your nappies, demonstrate how to fit correctly, and how to troubleshoot leaks and other issues.
There will be the opportunity to try fitting some nappies onto a doll, try folding a Terry towel to see how simple it can be, and get all of your questions answered in a friendly group environment.

We hope to see you there!

North West
Apr
21
Sun
The Neston Earth Festival @ Neston Community and Youth Centre
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Want to learn more about reusable nappies?

Lizzie’s Real Nappies will be at Neston Earth Festival on Sun 21 April. Come along and find out more about reusable nappies: how they work, day-to-day practicalities, what you’ll need to get started etc.

You may have looked into reusables online but feel overwhelmed by the options – we can help simplify things for you.

The event also has eco stalls, recycled crafts, local producer food and gift stalls, a tree trail and live music

Apr
25
Thu
Reusable Nappy Week Drop-In @ Storyhouse
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Want to learn more about reusable nappies?
Lizzie’s Real Nappies will be at Storyhouse, Chester on Thursday 25th April.

Come along and find out more about reusable nappies: how they work, day-to-day practicalities, what you’ll need to get started etc. We’ll also have some washable menstrual products for you to take a look at.

You may have looked into reusables online but feel overwhelmed by the options – we can help simplify things for you.

This event will run during Rhymetime in the Storyhouse Kitchen.

North East
Apr
23
Tue
Demo & Take One Free @ Gainsborough Market Arcade Children’s Centre
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Drop in to Gainsborough Children’s Centre for a free cloth nappy demo and take home a free nappy!

Apr
24
Wed
Nappy Chat @ Welton Children's Centre
Apr 24 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Join our volunteers this #ReusableNappyWeek to find out more about our free nappy trial kits and take one free nappy to try

Apr
25
Thu
Nappy Chat @ Lincoln North Children's Centre
Apr 25 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us to chat nappies and take one free!

Scotland
Apr
19
Fri
The Baby & Toddler Show Glasgow @ Glasgow SEC
Apr 19 – Apr 21 all-day

One of the largest Baby shows in Scotland takes place on 19-21st April at the SEC. MuslinZ will have a stand at the show demonstrating and selling MuslinZ reusable nappies, wipes and MuslinZ ranges. Come along and see how to use cloth nappies and stock up on MuslinZ items.

Tickets are free usiing the code EXSP22

Apr
26
Fri
Ayrshire Nappy Meet @ Irvine Old Parish Church Hall
Apr 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ayrshire Nappy Library are hosting a reusable nappy meet to celebrate Reusable Nappy Week 2024.

Join us at Irvine Old Parish Church Hall for a cuppa and a chat 🥰 an opportunity to ask us any questions you might have about reusable nappies or any of our hire kits, meet other ‘cloth bum’ parents, share tips or simply just come along for a chat for all things parenting!

Our RNW24 offer is ‘One For £1’. An amazing way to add to your stash, try new brands/styles of nappies, and the best bit… Pass them on to your friends once you are finished using them! ☺️

We also have:
💚 Community kits
💙 Standard hire kits (inc. nappy pail if required, wet bag and reusable wipes)

All welcome 🤗 whether you currently use, or have previously used, cloth nappies.. If you have a little one (or are expecting) and are interested to find out more about using reusable nappies. And, of course, your littles are more than welcome to join us too 👶🏼

Wales
Apr
23
Tue
Go Green Week Fair @ Taliesin Arts Centre
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come and learn all about cloth nappies and what your local cloth nappy library can do for you at the Go Green Week Fair organised by Sustainibility at Swansea University.

There will be lots of types and brands for you to see. Plus lots of information about how to use cloth nappies and how to hire a kit.

You can even try your hand at folding a muslin square nappy!

Apr
25
Thu
Nappycino @ Swansea Central Library
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come and find out all about cloth nappies and how the cloth nappy library works!

There will be lots of types and brands of nappies to see. Find out how to hire a kit to try at home. You can even come along and ask advice from the expert!

Channel Islands