Using washable nappies can be better for your finances and save you a lot of money in the long run - but it can mean paying for them all in one go which might not be possible.
We have a couple of ideas to help you if buying a lot of brand new washable nappies all in one go is a problem:
Would you like to use washable nappies, but can't afford to buy the amount you would need to get started? There could be a solution!
If you are a resident of North Somerset why not become a member of the North Somerset Credit Union?
A credit union loan offers great value for money - affordable rates of interest, no set-up fees and no early repayment penalties. By joining you can benefit from this and borrow the money to pay for your nappies.
You can then pay the money back bit by bit - it can be as little as £5 a month. This would spread the cost, and still be cheaper than buying disposibles.
How does it work?
When you join the credit union you become a member, not a customer. The credit union is a savings and loans co-operative and any 'profit' made is invested back in the business or given to the members as a dividend.
They are able to advise you on different savings and loans products and help with personal budgeting.
Contact
For more information please go to their website or contact:
Credit Union
13 Orchard Street
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1RG
email: mail@wsmdcu.org.uk
Tel: 01934 429573
A while ago, eBay stopped anyone selling second hand nappies as they classed them as 'used underwear', and as a result, several new websites have sprung up to fill the gap. These are the best two we have have found:
It might also be worth trying non-nappy specific sites such as:
If you bought all new nappies initially, why not try to sell them on to get back some of the money you spent? Try the sites listed above to sell your used nappies once you have finished with them.
There is a big demand for second hand nappies, though it does depend not only on what condition they are in but if they are a brand/product that people are still interested in using. In our experience though, if you price it low enough then someone will want them, it's just a case of getting the message out there to that certain someone!
A brand/product that is in demand and in a decent pre-loved condition should fetch about 50% of the current rrp (new), and if you drop that to about 30% for anything that is well-loved that should be about right. If you just wanted some token money back then a couple of pounds per nappy should attract someone to buy them.
Try seeling them as a job lot if you don't have any luck selling them individually.
