Reusable nappies

Choosing real nappies is one of the single biggest things you as a family can do to cut down the amount of non-recyclable waste you produce.

Why choose reusable nappies?

around half the residual waste (black bin waste) a family with a baby produces, is nappies
switching to reusable nappies is much kinder to the environment
twice as much water is used to produce the required number of disposable nappies than will ever be used in the production and washing of reusable nappies
you could save up to £1500 by using reusable nappies

We offer parents £50 towards the cost of reusable nappies. You can apply for a voucher code which can be redeemed via The Nappy Lady website. You can redeem the voucher against any number of nappy products (see website for conditions).

Visit the Worcestershire Nappy Library website to hire new born or birth to potty nappies to try before you buy and get support from one of their volunteers to help you get the most out of your nappies.

Apply for a voucher

To be eligible for the voucher you must:

live within the county of Worcestershire
have a baby under 24 months old or be expecting
you also need to be willing to be contacted a few months after you start using your nappies to help us evaluate the effectiveness of the incentive scheme

Terms and conditions

only one application per household or family (unless you have twins)
vouchers can only be exchanged for nappy products on The Nappy Lady website
no cash alternative will be offered
vouchers will need to be redeemed within the financial year of their issue (April to March)

Please note: We will send a follow up questionnaire six months after sending you the cashback voucher. It is a term of receiving the cashback that you fill in the questionnaire. By ticking the terms and conditions box on the form, you are agreeing to this. Feedback will be used to establish the effectiveness of the scheme and develop future campaigns.

To apply for your nappy voucher online

Go to:

Online application reusable nappy cashback scheme

You will need to attach a copy of your MAT B1 or baby's birth certificate.
Please allow up to 28 days for delivery.

To apply for your nappy voucher via post

Please send a copy of your MAT B1 or baby's birth certificate along with submitting this cashback form to:
Waste Prevention Team
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP

Using your voucher

Worcestershire County Council works with The Nappy Lady to offer £50 towards products on the Nappy Lady website:

once you have applied for your voucher, please send a copy of your baby’s birth certificate or MAT-B1 form to realnappies@worcestershire.gov.uk
you will be sent a voucher code which you can redeem against the products on The Nappy Lady website
once The Nappy Lady has received your details, she will be in touch with you to enable you to redeem your voucher
your details will only be shared with The Nappy Lady and used only to check you have met the criteria for the cashback payment. For more information on our privacy notices please visit: Waste Prevention Programme Privacy Notice

Useful links

Reusables versus disposables - the costs (The Nappy Lady)