Yes it’s true - real nappies are making a come back and what’s more they’re doing it in style. Proud, new parents are turning their backs on disposable nappies in favour of real, cloth nappies - just like their parents used to use. Well almost….

As real nappy week comes to a close, it has highlighed that whilst we like to be eco-friendly by choosing real nappies over disposables, we also like to do it in style. Although the white, terry toweling nappies still exist, they have been joined by some very trendy, very stylish companions in the world of nappies. Designer gear for babies and tots is no longer restricted to t-shirts or trainers, it seems that nappies are getting in on the act as well.

Take the Itti Bitti D’Lish Snap-in-One (catchy name) which comes in a range of about fourteen colours and has a soft, minkee fabric outer shell, which is silky and plush to the touch, and is laminated inside to make it waterproof. That’s a lot of nappy for £12.99! In a quick overview of the Itti Bitti, Bumfluff Babies describe the nappy as ‘Ultra-trim fitting and truly delicious in looks and feel, Itti Bitti’s are a must for all nappy wardrobes!’. (more…)

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall secured just under 10% of the votes from Tesco shareholders at the company’s AGM in a propsal to improve the welfare standards for chickens. (more…)

The Co-operative Bank has long sold itself as an ethical financial institution and it’s latest advertising campaign continues with this theme. The ‘good with money’ strapline encompasses so much more than solid financial returns. (more…)