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Mar
22
Wed
Real Nappy Meet and Give & Take @ Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

We are back at the Round Chapel for our wonderful Meet, Give & Take event! The chance to meet and hang out with other local parents and babies who use reusable nappies, as well as helping to reduce waste and save money by reusing nappies and clothing rather than buying new – everybody wins!  Our meet up coincides with the Round Chapel Old School Rooms Wednesday Playgroup which is a lovely group for under 5s so why not check it out.

Like a lovely jumble sale of preloved reusable nappies, baby clothes and textiles and maternity clothes, but everything is completely FREE!  Feel free to bring any unwanted CLEAN nappies or baby clothes in GOOD condition, to pass onto other local parents. **PLEASE BRING SEASONAL CLOTHING ONLY! (i.e. no Christmas outfits in summer please!)**

There is absolutely NO need to bring something in order to take.  Invite your pregnant friends to come and find free maternity wear and baby clothes, even if they’re not interested in reusable nappies! All very welcome.

If you have nappies or clothing to donate, please try to bring them nearer the beginning of the event so that they have a better chance of finding a new home on the day.  We are always available to receive nappy donations in advance too.

We will also be joined by some of the Hackney Council recycling team who can issue you with your FREE £70 reusable nappy voucher via Real Nappies for London (ID and proof of address & birth/matB1 required).

Mel from Wrap a Hug Sling Library will be on hand for sling fit checks only. Contact Mel in advance directly if there is a specific sling you’d like to hire on the day.

We have also set up a facebook group to facilitate the buying/selling/sharing of preloved nappies locally HERE.

If you would like to donate nappies for this event but cannot make it on the day please contact us: info@hackneyrealnappy.net

Volunteers are always needed at these events as they can get busy!  If you can come along and give us a hand, we are always so happy to hear from you.  No commitment or experience necessary, just get in touch!

Real Nappy Meet and Give & Take @ Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

We are back at the Round Chapel for our wonderful Meet, Give & Take event! The chance to meet and hang out with other local parents and babies using reusable nappies, as well as helping to reduce waste and save money by reusing nappies and clothing rather than buying new – everybody wins!  Our meet up coincides with the Round Chapel Old School Rooms Wednesday Playgroup which is a lovely group for under 5s so why not check it out.

Like a lovely jumble sale of preloved reusable nappies, baby clothes and textiles and maternity clothes, but everything is completely FREE!  Feel free to bring any unwanted CLEAN nappies or baby clothes in GOOD condition, to pass onto other local parents. **PLEASE BRING SEASONAL CLOTHING ONLY! (i.e. no Christmas outfits in summer please!)**

There is absolutely NO need to bring something in order to take.  Invite your pregnant friends to come and find free maternity wear and baby clothes, even if they’re not interested in reusable nappies! All very welcome.

If you have nappies or clothing to donate, please try to bring them nearer the beginning of the event so that they have a better chance of finding a new home on the day.  We are always available to receive nappy donations in advance too.

We will also be joined by some of the Hackney Council recycling team who can issue you with your FREE £70 reusable nappy voucher via Real Nappies for London (ID and proof of address & birth/matB1 required).

Mel from Wrap a Hug Sling Library will be on hand for sling fit checks and advice only. Contact Mel in advance directly if there is a specific sling you’d like to hire on the day.

We have also set up a facebook group to facilitate the buying/selling/sharing of preloved nappies locally HERE.

If you would like to donate nappies for this event but cannot make it on the day please contact us: info@hackneyrealnappy.net

Volunteers are always needed at these events as they can get busy!  If you can come along and give us a hand, we are always so happy to hear from you.  No commitment or experience necessary, just get in touch!

Real Nappy Meet and Give & Take @ Round Chapel Old School Rooms
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

We are back at the Round Chapel for our wonderful Meet, Give & Take event! The chance to meet and hang out with other local parents and babies using reusable nappies.  This event helps us to reduce waste and save money by reusing nappies and clothing rather than buying new – everybody wins!  Our meet up coincides with the Round Chapel Old School Rooms Wednesday Playgroup which is a lovely group for under 5s so why not check it out.

We offer a variety of preloved reusable nappies, baby clothes and textiles and maternity clothes, always completely FREE!  Feel free to bring any unwanted CLEAN nappies or baby clothes in GOOD condition, to pass onto other local parents. **PLEASE BRING SEASONAL CLOTHING ONLY! (i.e. no Christmas outfits in summer please!)**

There is absolutely NO need to bring something in order to take.  Invite your pregnant friends and new parents to come and re-home free maternity wear and baby clothes, even if they’re not interested in reusable nappies!  All very welcome.

If you have nappies or clothing to donate, please try to bring them nearer the beginning of the event so that they have a better chance of finding a new home on the day.  We are available to receive nappy donations in advance too.

We will also be joined by some of the Hackney Council recycling team who can issue you with your FREE £70 reusable nappy voucher via Real Nappies for London (ID and proof of address & birth/matB1 required).

Mel from Wrap a Hug Sling Library will be on hand for sling fit checks and advice only. Contact Mel in advance directly if there is a specific sling you’d like to hire on the day.

We have also set up a facebook group to facilitate the buying/selling/sharing of preloved nappies locally HERE.

If you would like to donate nappies for this event but cannot make it on the day please contact us: info@hackneyrealnappy.net

Volunteers are always needed at these events as they can get busy!  If you can come along and give us a hand, we are always so happy to hear from you.  No commitment or experience necessary, just get in touch!

Apr
21
Fri
Reusable Nappy Demo @ Dalston CLR James Library
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us at Dalston Library to find out all you need to know about reusable nappies. Whether you are pregnant and wondering how it all works or you have a little one and are considering using reusable nappies, or you need help with troubleshooting, we are here for you! Bring your bump, baby or bestie and find out more!  Everyone is welcome no matter what stage you are at.
Mel who runs Wrap a Hug Sling Library is currently on maternity leave so there will be no sling demo at this event.  Please contact Mel directly to make an appointment.
VENUE :  Dalston CLR James Library is very easily accessible by bike, bus, or overground (Dalston Junction or Dalston Kingsland).  We will be in the ground floor foyer where the Library of Things is located. There is plenty of space for buggies and is fully accessible.
The demo will start at 10am. It will last approximately 40 minutes and we will explain the different types of reusable nappy, how to use, store, wash, with a Q+A at the end.  Joy from Nappy Ever After will also be on hand with shop and laundry service info.  Get in touch with Joy in advance if you’d like an order to be brought on the day.  Brands stocked include BumGenius, Thirsties, Disana, Totsbots, and their own brand organic cotton prefolds and cotton fitted nappies.
Thanks to Hackney Council and the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme, Hackney parents (pregnant or with a child under 18 months) can claim their FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day from a Hackney Council officer or online via www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
No need to book.  All welcome!
Reusable Nappy Demo and Sling Checks with Mel @ Hackney Central Library
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have joined forces with Mel from Wrapahug Sling Library to offer the ultimate cloth nappy demo and baby wearing help session!
Every month, we meet at Hackney Central library where Esther and Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you everything you need to know about cloth nappies. Our friendly and informal demo is for anyone who is interested to learn more about reusable nappies, whether you are an expectant parent or you are already using nappies. All welcome, no need to book!
The talk will start at 10am and last approx. 40 mins.  We will cover:
-the different kinds of reusable nappies
-the newborn stage
-washing guidance
-other local nappy initiatives.
-troubleshooting.
Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you about the fantastic Hackney nappy laundry service and shop.
Thanks to Hackney Council and the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme, Hackney parents (pregnant or with a child under 18 months) can claim their FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day from a Hackney Council officer or online via www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
Following the nappy demo, Mel will offer a free sling clinic with fit checks for your own sling or try 1 of Mel’s (you must contact Mel in advance to request a particular sling, as time is limited to 1 only).  Mel can:
– Show you how to do a front, hip or facing out carry (I do not show back carries to beginners unless you’ve already tried)
– Explain safety and positioning
– Check if your sling fits you and your baby well and suggest adjustments if needed
– Show how to feed in your sling
– Answer your questions or address your worries.
Fit checks are 10mins per person, no more, so I can help everybody.
You might be paired up with other people if you all need to same kind of support.
If I can’t improve the fit of your sling or we find that it isn’t safe, I will suggest booking an appt at the Bethnal Green sling library.
Please contact Mel directly ahead of the clinic so she knows you are coming and what sling you have.
The sling clinic is free, but you are very welcome to make a donation to the sling library via Mel’s ‘Buy Me a Coffee’ link.The sessions run monthly during term-time only. (No event in August)
Timings: 10am-11am: Reusable nappy demo with Q&A
From (approx.) 11am -12: the sling clinic will start just after the cloth nappy demo around 11am. Please arrive by 11.30am, if nobody has arrived by then, Mel will leave.

Apr
22
Sat
Meet, Give and Take for Earth Day with Hackney Clothes Swap @ Hackney Bridge
Apr 22 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Celebrate Earth Day with us by choosing to reuse preloved reusable nappies, baby clothes and maternity wear!

For this one off event, kicking off Real Nappy Week, we will be at the Hackney Clothes Swap event run by Loanhood at Hackney Bridge, with a slightly smaller scale meet, give and take event.  Come and collect some free nappies and/or baby clothes, and bring any items you no longer need (donating is totally optional!)

We will also be available to answer any trouble shooting questions or give a demo if you are new to reusables.

It is quite rare for us to do a weekend event so please spread the word and tell your friends to come along!

Apr
26
Wed
Reusable Nappy Week Meet Up @ Haggerston Park
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Real Nappies for London and Hackney Nappy Network for a Reusable Nappy Week Meet Up on Wednesday 26th April 2023.  This is a social event for anyone who loves reusable nappies or is just interested in finding out more.  ALL WELCOME!

We will be in the midst of celebrating Reusable Nappy Week (24th – 30th April 2023) so we would love to bring people together and provide any advice about reusable nappies for new parents who’d like to know more. All are welcome from any borough in London. The meet up is informal and baby-friendly, so bring your little ones if you would like to. Parents who already use reusable nappies can share their experiences and learn more about volunteering to promote reusable nappies in their local area.

If the weather is good, we will meet in Haggerston Park and will supply picnic blankets and light refreshments. If the weather is not on our side, we will meet in the cafe at Hackney City Farm. We will let registrants know in advance where the exact location will be on the day.

If you are eligible for our free reusable nappy voucher and would like to apply, you can do so at the event.

Please RSVP by registering via eventbrite to let us know you’re coming. Need further information? Send an email to: info@realnappiesforlondon.org.uk or info@hackneyrealnappy.net

Nearest Transport Links: Hoxton Overground Station; nearest bus stop: Hackney Road (routes 26, 55) or Whiston Road (route 394)

May
19
Fri
Reusable Nappy Demo @ Dalston CLR James Library
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us at Dalston Library to find out all you need to know about reusable nappies. Whether you are pregnant and wondering how it all works or you have a little one and are considering using reusable nappies, or you need help with troubleshooting, we are here for you! Bring your bump, baby or bestie and find out more!  Everyone is welcome no matter what stage you are at.
Mel who runs Wrap a Hug Sling Library is currently on maternity leave so there will be no sling demo at this event.  Please contact Mel directly to make an appointment.
VENUE :  Dalston CLR James Library is very easily accessible by bike, bus, or overground (Dalston Junction or Dalston Kingsland).  We will be in the ground floor foyer where the Library of Things is located. There is plenty of space for buggies and is fully accessible.
The demo will start at 10am. It will last approximately 40 minutes and we will explain the different types of reusable nappy, how to use, store, wash, with a Q+A at the end.  Joy from Nappy Ever After will also be on hand with shop and laundry service info.  Get in touch with Joy in advance if you’d like an order to be brought on the day.  Brands stocked include BumGenius, Thirsties, Disana, Totsbots, and their own brand organic cotton prefolds and cotton fitted nappies.
Thanks to Hackney Council and the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme, Hackney parents (pregnant or with a child under 18 months) can claim their FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day from a Hackney Council officer or online via www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
No need to book.  All welcome!
Reusable Nappy Demo and Sling Checks with Mel @ Hackney Central Library
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have joined forces with Mel from Wrapahug Sling Library to offer the ultimate cloth nappy demo and baby wearing help session!
Every month, we meet at Hackney Central library where Esther and Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you everything you need to know about cloth nappies. Our friendly and informal demo is for anyone who is interested to learn more about reusable nappies, whether you are an expectant parent or you are already using nappies. All welcome, no need to book!
The talk will start at 10am and last approx. 40 mins.  We will cover:
-the different kinds of reusable nappies
-the newborn stage
-washing guidance
-other local nappy initiatives.
-troubleshooting.
Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you about the fantastic Hackney nappy laundry service and shop.
Thanks to Hackney Council and the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme, Hackney parents (pregnant or with a child under 18 months) can claim their FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day from a Hackney Council officer or online via www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
Following the nappy demo, Mel will offer a free sling clinic with fit checks for your own sling or try 1 of Mel’s (you must contact Mel in advance to request a particular sling, as time is limited to 1 only).  Mel can:
– Show you how to do a front, hip or facing out carry (I do not show back carries to beginners unless you’ve already tried)
– Explain safety and positioning
– Check if your sling fits you and your baby well and suggest adjustments if needed
– Show how to feed in your sling
– Answer your questions or address your worries.
Fit checks are 10mins per person, no more, so I can help everybody.
You might be paired up with other people if you all need to same kind of support.
If I can’t improve the fit of your sling or we find that it isn’t safe, I will suggest booking an appt at the Bethnal Green sling library.
Please contact Mel directly ahead of the clinic so she knows you are coming and what sling you have.
The sling clinic is free, but you are very welcome to make a donation to the sling library via Mel’s ‘Buy Me a Coffee’ link.The sessions run monthly during term-time only. (No event in August)
Timings: 10am-11am: Reusable nappy demo with Q&A
From (approx.) 11am -12: the sling clinic will start just after the cloth nappy demo around 11am. Please arrive by 11.30am, if nobody has arrived by then, Mel will leave.

Jun
16
Fri
Reusable Nappy Demo @ Dalston CLR James Library
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us at Dalston Library to find out all you need to know about reusable nappies. Whether you are pregnant and wondering how it all works or you have a little one and are considering using reusable nappies, or you need help with troubleshooting, we are here for you! Bring your bump, baby or bestie and find out more!  Everyone is welcome no matter what stage you are at.
Mel who runs Wrap a Hug Sling Library is currently on maternity leave so there will be no sling demo at this event.  Please contact Mel directly to make an appointment.
VENUE :  Dalston CLR James Library is very easily accessible by bike, bus, or overground (Dalston Junction or Dalston Kingsland).  We will be in the ground floor foyer where the Library of Things is located. There is plenty of space for buggies and is fully accessible.
The demo will start at 10am. It will last approximately 40 minutes and we will explain the different types of reusable nappy, how to use, store, wash, with a Q+A at the end.  Joy from Nappy Ever After will also be on hand with shop and laundry service info.  Get in touch with Joy in advance if you’d like an order to be brought on the day.  Brands stocked include BumGenius, Thirsties, Disana, Totsbots, and their own brand organic cotton prefolds and cotton fitted nappies.
Thanks to Hackney Council and the Real Nappies for London voucher scheme, Hackney parents (pregnant or with a child under 18 months) can claim their FREE £70 nappy voucher on the day from a Hackney Council officer or online via www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/apply
No need to book.  All welcome!
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