Nappy Facts

Were you aware of the

Chemicals in Disposable Nappies?

Sodium Polyacrylate

This chemical tricks parents into thinking their baby's skin is dry and clean when it isn't. Sodium Polyacrylate is also a major contributor to TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome)

PVC

Tri-Butyl Tin (TBT)

TBT is a Toxic chemical known to disrupt sex hormones and interfere with the human immune system

Propylene Glycol

This chemical alters skin structures and can cause eczema and dermatitis

Monobutyltin (MBT) and Dibutyltin (DBT)

Formaldehyde (HCHO)

Formaldehyde can cause allergic reactions such as rashes and eczema, it can also trigger respiratory problems.

Chlorine (C1) and Optical Brighteners

Chlorine is a bleaching agent and Optical Brighteners can cause allergic reactions when in contact with skin that is then exposed to sunlight.

Phthalates

These can cause adverse effects on the Liver and Kidneys.

Latex

Risk of Latex sensitivity

Perfumes and Moisturisers

Certain perfumes may be capable of interfering with hormone communications in animal. They can often cause allergies and irritation.

Disposable Nappies and the Environment

The Facts...

One full cup of crude oil is needed to make the plastic for each disposable nappy

4.5 trees are needed to make the pulp for the nappies of one baby over two and a half years.

Disposable nappies may take 200 to 500 years to fully decompose in the ground, and if you wrap a nappy in a bag it will take even longer than that.

Each day in Britain, we throw away approximately 8 million disposable nappies.

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