§ Phil SawfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department is taking to promote awareness of the benefits of reusable nappies. [164113]
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action his Department is taking to promote the use of real nappies once mothers and babies are discharged from hospital. [165321]
§ Dr. Ladyman[holding answer 29 March 2004]The Government firmly believes that women and their families should be given information on the use of both reusable nappies to make an informed choice. The Pregnancy Book and Birth to Five are two comprehensive information book lets produced by the Department which are given free to all first time mothers.
Both publications give detailed information on both reusable and disposable nappies including information about nappy laundering services.
It is for individual units and trusts to decide on the practicalities of promoting the use of terry nappies in their own maternity units.