There are loads of parents happily using Real Nappies when out and about whether shopping, visiting friends or just a simple trip to the park. We asked them for some good tips on how to make nappy changing as easy as possible.

Changing a dirty nappy is exactly the same whether you are using a disposable or a washable nappy, not the most glamorous of tasks but it just has to be done! The only difference is instead of binning the disposable nappy you need to take the washable version home with you.

• Although a waterproof, Real Nappy bag is ideal for storing wets until you get home, if you are changing a pooey nappy you might need something more robust to keep the nasty niffs at bay. The parents we spoke to suggested using a plastic bag tied up, a reusable ziplock bag, (available from most supermarkets) or even a marked plastic container or Tupperware to contain the nappy and possibly liner if you are not within reach of a toilet.

• Another top tip is to use paper liners when out so that any poo can either be disposed of immediately or as soon as you reach your next toilet stop. 

• Make sure you have enough nappies with you; the younger the baby the more they poo! For babies under 6 months make sure you take at least three nappies with you.

• One of the easiest nappies to use when out are all-in-ones or pocket nappies, but it’s always a good idea to take a spare terry square or two – they are so useful, not just as a nappy that will fit any size baby, but as a make do changing mat, extra blanket or just generally for mopping up.

• If you have two children in nappies, of different ages, then using birth to potty or flat nappies that would fit either child would reduce the amount of nappies you need to take out with you.

• Or maybe this is one of those times when using the odd disposable is considered - it’s not against the law and the nappy police will not arrest you!  Just think, if every parent in the UK used Real Nappies on their children only half of the time, it would still reduce the number of disposables going to landfill by over 1.5 million a day.  If you just can’t manage a Real Nappy on the move, then try choosing a disposable brand that makes some effort to be more environmentally friendly.

 You can watch our video on using Real Nappies out and about here:             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QzS8TGRpLU

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