Reusable nappies

Benefits of using reusable nappies

• Save money. Disposable nappies can cost $3,600 per child over 2.5 years. Switching to reusables can save an approximate $2,270 per child during that time. 
• Help our environment. Switching to reusable nappies, or using a combination of disposable and reusable, makes a big environmental difference. Approximately two billion disposable nappies end up in landfill per year in Australia and each one is estimated to take up to 150 years to break down.

Join our next workshop

Are you expecting a baby? Do you care for children in nappies? Join a FREE workshop about reusable nappies and go home with a complimentary nappy pack to get started (conditions apply).

• 2pm - 3.30pm, Thursday 30 January, Carnegie Children's Multipurpose Centre
• Registrations essential, book here.

The relaxed, friendly workshop will cover everything you need to know to give reusables a try! We'll show you different types of nappies available, how to get the right fit on bub and how to store and wash dirty nappies. 

Free resources and how-to guides

Access free resources, FAQs and how-to guides about reusable nappies at The Nappy Project website. 

Support for parents and caregivers: The Nappy Project 

The Nappy Project is on a mission to help everyone feel confident using modern reusable nappies — and in a way that works for you!

Led by Glen Eira City Council in partnership with 13 Victorian Councils, The Nappy Project is a free community program that aims to make it easier for parents and caregivers to choose reusable nappies more often.

The Nappy Project combines hands on workshops and easy how-to guides with a complimentary starter kit of reusable nappies and wipes.

Reviews and feedback from community members who were part of the first round of workshops said the program “helps make reusable nappy usage more accessible and feel more achievable” and they “love that this is being offered, so fantastic!”

• Over 1000 people have attended workshops across the 14 Melbourne Council areas.
• Before attending a workshop, only a quarter of participants had ever tried reusable nappies before, and the majority of attendees were only using disposable nappies.
• Follow-up surveys with participants found that 80 per cent now use reusable nappies.
• The amount of disposable nappies going to landfill amongst the group was cut down by 75 per cent.

The first round of workshops are now complete. To hear about future workshops sign up to our sustainability newsletter. 

To access free resources and information about reusable nappies, visit The Nappy Project website.