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There are a variety of different ways to buy cloth nappies
ranging from independent baby stores, nappy agents, on-line and
second hand. This section gives you information on the different
ways to buy, see our
where to buy section for contact details
High Street Shops:
The details of shops in Kent that stock of cloth nappies are
included in our
Where to buy section.
Cloth nappies are sold in independent baby stores as well as
many high street chain stores such as Mothercare, Boots, Waitrose,
John Lewis and Toys R Us (Large retailers tend to stock a
limited range on the shelf but may be able to order in store from
their catalogue or website). As the stock varies from shop to
shop it is worth telephoning your local store to check their range
before visiting.
Nappy Agents
A nappy agent offers free practical advice and are often mothers
who have used cloth nappies on their own childres. They will help
you choose the nappy best suited to your child's needs, your
lifestyle and budget. Agents can also order your chosen nappies to
make things as easy as possible for you, with many purchasing from
a range of companies. Agents vary in how far they are willing to
travel to see customers so even if they do not seem to live that
close to you it is worth phoning to ask. Details of agents in Kent
are included in the
Where to buy section.
On-line ordering
Many of the suppliers included in the
Where to buy section have excellent websites from which you can
order your cloth nappies. Before ordering do take time to read
through the information and advice pages to help you choose the
best nappies for your needs.
Second hand nappies
There is a lively market for second hand nappies. Apart from
looking on ante and post natal clinic notice boards and NCT sales,
there are several internet sites offering a buy and sell
facility.
UKparentslounge (link opens in external window)
- free to register. Used nappies are listed in the classified
section of the forums.
Thenappysite and click on Used Nappy Ads -
there is no charge
Usednappies is an auction service to buy and
sell nappies at a reasonable cost
Clothnappytree and click on Buy Sell Cloth
Nappies
There is also WEN's (Women's Environmental Network's) phone
based Nappy Exchange. To buy or sell, contact
 0207 481 9004 (Tues 1pm-4pm or Wed
10am - 1pm) or
nappies3@wen.org.uk
with details.
The exchange is a forum for individuals to buy and sell(and
sometimes donate) their used/unwanted cloth nappies. Buyers and
sellers are put in touch with each other to sort out sales
directly. There's no website, but details of the exchange are
advertised on WEN's website (link opens external
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