We recently spoke to nappy experts, Mama Bamboo about why parents should consider more than just the major supermarket brands of nappies. If you haven’t thought about bamboo nappies, read on. If you have thought about bamboo nappies, read on!
There are so many questions when you are expecting a baby…The big stuff like ‘What shall we call our little one?’, What pram will suit our lifestyle? What colour shall we paint the nursery? But there are a few other things you might not have considered yet. For example, what nappies and wipes am I going to use?
Your baby will go through nearly 4,000 nappies in the first year alone! Standard disposable nappies and wipes are a significant contributor to the plastic pollution crisis. However, you may not be keen to tackle the dirty reusable nappy laundry pile. So how can you give your baby the best products to keep their skin dry and healthy, but still look after our planet?
What if I told you there was an alternative? A plant-based product out there that offered the convenience and performance of a disposable nappy but did not have the negative impact on the planet? Enter the award-winning Mama Bamboo nappies and wipes, made from sustainable bamboo viscose, naturally anti-bacterial with a softer-than-cotton feel. They are great for keeping baby dry whilst preventing nappy rash and irritation whilst still being planet friendly.
So how are Mama Bamboo nappies and wipes different?
Mama Bamboo nappies are made from Bamboo – the only available crop on earth which can keep up with consumer demand, it can grow 90cms a day without the use of fertilisers or pesticides or any irrigation, unlike cotton which is a very thirsty, intensively farmed crop. Mama Bamboo’s eco-friendly credentials include using 100% plant-based materials in their top and bottom covers and their inner liners, chlorine-free pulp and fully compostable packaging! Yes you read that right, they will, over time, disappear into the earth, not leaving any nasty micro plastics behind and therefore not pollute our planet like other plastic nappies do. So you can be confident that you and your baby will be having a positive impact on our precious planet.
But why is Bamboo good for use in nappies?
As well as being biodegradable/compostable, Bamboo is naturally antibacterial and excellent at regulating temperatures against your baby’s skin, as well as being naturally super soft and gentle, it significantly reduces the chance of issues like nappy rash and wetness.
Don’t believe us?
Well, Mama Bamboo is certified by FSC® (Forestry Stewardship Council ® Certification code C134890), OEKO-TEX and B-Corp; we were the first European nappy company to become a B-Corp and we are now the highest scoring B-Corp nappy/diaper brand in the world! We have been named “Best for the World” for the last two years running. We are listed as one of the “Top 200 Ethical Brands Globally” by The Good Shopping Guide. We’re also the highest scoring disposable nappy brand by The Ethical Consumer.
How else does Mama Bamboo help the planet & people?
Firstly, we chose to transport all our goods as finished products by large container sea freight as this is the least carbon producing option.
Secondly, we have partnered with the ONCRA approved Bamboo Village Programme to plant bamboo forests in deforested areas. Each year we calculate our carbon footprint, and replant enough bamboo to soak up the equivalent carbon within 2 years.
And thirdly, we are committed to donating 20% of our net profits to charity every year. We donate to Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity, which helps the families of preemie and sick babies born in the UK at a time when they need it most. We also offer to match any nappy or wipe donation our customers make to Ickle Pickles. This allows us to donate more products to families on the neo-natal wards.
But does it cost the earth?
You would assume this premium product would be accompanied by a premium price but that is not the case. These super soft and high performing nappies and wipes are priced competitively against other leading brands.
Our Newborn Starter bundle available from £44.95 (4 packs of Size 0,1 or 2 bamboo nappies and 6 packs of wipes). Or you could try a trial bundle of 1 pack of nappies and 1 pack of wipes for £9.99. There are further discounts on all subscriptions as well as free delivery on orders over £30. So, you can be confident you are getting good value for money.
Where can I buy Mama Bamboo Nappies and Wipes?
You can purchase Mama Bamboo nappies for delivery directly from our website www.mamabamboo.com. We have designed our hassle-free, commitment-free subscription to be as flexible as possible. You can change size of nappy, swap or add products, change the frequency of your orders, delay or bring forward an order or cancel the subscription whenever you need to.
You will also find Mama Bamboo on Amazon, Big Green Smile and in several independent Health food Stores across the UK. We have recently launched on Big Green Smile in the EU as well.
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