The library is run by parent volunteers from the Southampton Real Nappy Network. We run a Facebook group where you can find local cloth nappy advice and we offer two types of kits to rent and try reusable nappies. We're also happy to come and speak at local baby groups about using cloth nappies
Newborn Nappy Kits
As you will only use newborn size nappies from 0 to 3 months old, we have made this kits bigger so that potentially they include all you need for your newborn. Therefore we allow you to keep the kit for 3 months and we ask a donation towards the nappy library of £5 per month and a £5 deposit ( £20 in total to hire for 3 months, £5 will be returned to you).
A typical newborn nappy kit will include wraps, prefolds, two parters nappies, nappy nippas and some close-pop-ins newborn.
You, as the hirer, will be responsible for ensuring the nappies are washed and returned in hygienic state. As with second hand nappies, some staining may be unavoidable, but if nappies are returned in an unusable condition, we reserve the right to keep the £5 deposit in order to purchase a replacement.
If you would like to hire a kit, please post in our Facebook Group stating where you live in the city and one of our volunteers with a kit will be in touch.
Baby to toddlers (3 months or older) Nappy Kits
Most kit will include around 20-25 nappies with inserts. Usually they would be birth to potty nappies from different brands so you can give different models a try and see what works for you. We can also provide prefolds and wraps if you want to try those.
The nappy kit will be loaned out on the date agreed. Each hire period is usually one or two months, (but can be longer), after which the kit will be due back in a washed and usable condition.
To hire a kit we ask for a £5 deposit plus £5 donation to the network for a total of £10 for one month's hire.
The £5 refundable deposit will be returned on receipt of washed and reusable kit, the suggested donation is £5 per one month hire period. If the £5 donation is an issue for you, get in touch we are happy to help if you have financial constraints.
You, as the hirer, will be responsible for ensuring the nappies are washed and returned in hygienic state. As with second hand nappies, some staining may be unavoidable, but if nappies are returned in an unusable condition, we reserve the right to keep the £5 deposit in order to purchase a replacement.
The Real Nappy Library volunteers will discuss with you what the best method for return is and we will also provide you with an information leaflet on how best to wash your nappies
If you would like to hire a kit, please post in our Facebook Group or email us stating where you live in the city and one of our volunteers with a kit will be in touch.
Contact us
If you have any questions please visit the Southampton Real Nappy Network website, our Facebook Group or email us at southamptonrealnappies@gmail.com.
