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Get help to buy reusable nappies

Reusable nappies save you money and they are better for the environment. If you use reusable nappies, you can save an average of £500 per baby. Even if you use a combination of reusable nappies and disposable nappies, you’ll save money.

We can help

At first, it can be expensive to buy the reusable nappies and that puts some parents off. We may be able to help you with the initial investment.

You can get £30 off when you spend a minimum of £45 on resuable nappies with the cashback or voucher options, or you can apply for a reusable nappy start up kit. When applying please choose one of the three options:

  • apply for a £30 voucher. You can spend your voucher with one of the retailers from our list
  • claim £30 cashback after buying the nappies (you will need to have an itemised receipt)
  • apply for a reusable nappy start up kit

£30 voucher

You can get £30 off when you spend a minimum of £45 on reusable nappies. Apply for a voucher before you buy the nappies.

The voucher can be used at the following retailers:

£30 cashback

You can get £30 off when you spend a minimum of £45 on reusable nappies. You can claim £30 after buying the nappies.

Alternatively you can apply for a reusable nappy start up kit from one of the providers below.

Reusable nappy start up kit

We work with three suppliers to offer discount start up kits to our residents. You can choose to receive one of four discount packs which would normally retail between £68 and £100.

You will need to have applied for the start up kit with us before you can order the kit with our suppliers.

Once your application is approved, we will contact you to let you know what to do next.

Option 1 - Loving by Nature

The Loving by Nature start up kit includes:

This kit can be ordered on the Loving by Nature website. Please use the code BCP. The code will deduct the relevant amount on checkout. This will deduct the relevant amount on checkout. The voucher will need to be forwarded to charlotte@lbndorset.com. There is a £4.95 shipping charge or you can arrange to collect from the store at no extra cost.

Option 2 - Bourne Green

Bourne Green are offering a mixed selection of nappies in their council starter pack. You will receive a kit that contains:

Please note that brands, items and prints will vary depending on stock levels.

The kits can be ordered on the Bourne Green website. Please use the code BCPKIT at checkout which will discount the kit to £0. Vouchers should be emailed to nappies@bournegreen.co.uk.

Collection from the store or local lock boxes is free. Postage and delivery costs will apply if you prefer to have your kit delivered.

Bourne Green also provide local support to anyone visiting their store in Boscombe and by email.

Option 3 – Fox and Marsh

The Fox and Marsh kit includes:

  • 1 Bells Bums fitted night nappy
  • 1 Bells Bums wrap
  • 1 Little Lovebum all in one nappy
  • 1 pocket nappy (Little Lamb/Baba & Boo or alternative)
  • 1 wet bag

This kit can be ordered on the Fox and Marsh website. Please use the code BCPKIT. This will deduct the relevant amount on checkout. The voucher will need to be forwarded to hello@foxandmarsh.com. There is a shipping charge of £3.35 second class or £4.40 for first class post.

Option 4 - Fleecy Bums

The Fleecy Bums kit includes:

  • 1 Fleecy Bums pocket nappy with insert
  • 1 Bells Bumz pocket with insert
  • 1 all in one nappy (Fleecy Bums or Bells Bumz depending on stock levels)
  • 1 all in 2 nappy (Bells Bumz) or flat nappy with wrap and nappy nipper (choice of 2 options)
  • 1 bamboo fitted night nappy
  • 1 nappy wrap (Fleecy Bums or Bells Bumz)
  • 1 medium wetbag
  • 1 cloth wipe

This kit can be ordered on the Fleecy Bums website. When the order has been placed, the voucher will need to be forwarded to info@fleecybums.com. There is a shipping charge of £3.50.

Please note that brands, items and prints may vary depending on stock levels. Requests for specific gender or prints cannot be taken.

Terms and conditions

To get your voucher, cashback or startup kit, you need to meet these criteria:

  • your baby must be aged 18 months or under when you apply.
  • you can only claim once for each baby
  • for the voucher or cashback, you must spend at least £45 in one purchase on reusable nappies, reusable nappy products (liners, outer wraps, solutions, nappy bucket) or reusable nappy laundry services (not applicable for the start up kit)
  • to prove you live in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, we’ll ask you to send in a photocopy of your Council Tax statement and a photocopy of your baby’s birth certificate or the MAT B1 form
  • for cashback, you need to provide proof of purchase by sending in a photocopy of the itemised receipt within 6 months of purchase (not applicable for the voucher or start up kit)
  • applications submitted for older children with an existing medical condition will be considered on a case by case basis

How to apply

You can use our online form to apply for the Reusable Nappy Incentive Scheme.

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