If we all persuaded just one person to give them a go, real nappy use would double and save an additional 53,471 tonnes of disposable nappy waste from going to landfill and a whopping £8million of tax payers money!
You could help spread the word in North Somerset by doing something like a quick presentation or question and answer session at your local antenatal, nursery or playgroup; or just by inviting other parents over to share tips and advice.
You might want to Share your Secret through the local press by talking to your local radio station or newspaper about your real nappy experiences.
Or maybe you would like to host a larger event like a nappy fashion show, a display or volunteer with an organisation near you to help with their event.
If you haven't used real nappies before, Real Nappy Week 2011 is a great time to ask any friends or relatives that use real nappies to find out the answers to all your questions. Why not try one of our hire kits to get you started?
Real Nappy Week 2011 runs from May 16 to 22, and this year the theme is 'Share the Secret'.
It might be hard to believe but lots of parents are still unaware of just how good real nappies are. If you are already using real nappies we want you to get involved and help us Share the Secret. Real nappy users like you can help us to erase the myths surrounding real nappies – we know they aren’t messy, difficult to use or time-consuming so now we just need to tell everyone else.
Did you save a lot of money by switching to real nappies? Are you a busy working parent that uses real nappies despite being pressed for time? Were you against using them at first, but over time changed your perspective? Perhaps you switched due to medical reasons such as clicky hips or sensitive skin? Do you use them for the environmental benefits, or maybe just because they look good?
If so, Go Real, the nappy information service would love to hear your story. All parents featured on their website will be entered in to their Real Nappy Week competition to win some great prizes.
