Nappies and Wipes
As the name suggests disposable nappies are discarded after use and this represents a real problem as the environmental impact of disposable nappies are severe.
- 3 billion disposable nappies are discarded in the UK alone.
- 90 percent of these end up in landfill
- Decomposition may take 100’s of years
Using reusable nappies is better for the environment and your baby as there are no chemicals not to mention the benefits to your pocket.
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Nappies refer to the sponge type of material which are mainly used for babies who are not able to control their toilet habits. The nappies are otherwise called the diapers. Mostly the babies whenever they are to carried along with their parents it very essential to wear them with nappies. As the babies usually litter around them, so by wearing them with nappies the nappies absorb the toilet without making the baby’s body wet. Now different nappies are available from different manufacturers. These nappies do not cause any side effects on the baby’s body. They are capable of absorbing more liquid. So it does not require frequent changing of nappies. The absorbing material used in nappies is made from super absorbent polymers and have elastic waist bands which are very flexible and suitable to all babies who have different body structures. This super absorbent material does allow the toilet to leak through it as the toilet littered by the babies is being locked by the soaking feature of the nappies. Modern nappies do not create moisture effect on the baby’s body and in case the nappies get totally wet, the nappies are equipped with wetness indicators. This indicator is mainly a chemical solvent which shows a change in colour of the nappies when it gets wet. The chemical solvent does have any sort of side effects.
Wipes are mainly the wet disinfectant clothes which can be easily folded. The wipes can be easily carried during travelling hours. They are also available in scented models. These wipes can be sometimes used as a diaper in case of any emergency for babies. All these nappies and wipes are available at affordable prices.
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