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Q: What alternatives are there to disposable nappies? A: There are a wide range of reusable nappies available at a variety of prices and are normally ergonomically fitting and don't require nappy pins.  Using these will help reduce the 240 million disposable nappies which are thrown away in Wales every year and can take hundreds of years to degrade in landfill sites. Variations: Traditionally cloth nappies consist of a cotton nappy, with a waterproof outer wrap and are normally in a range of sizes , however, there are variations from this traditional nappy combination: - One-size - adjustable nappies which either fold over or have adjustable fastenings to alter the height and waist, rather than being in a range of sizes. - All-in-one - consist of a nappy with a built in waterproof wrap, rather than a separate nappy and waterproof outer. - Pocket - these are a waterproof wrap with a pocket in which you can insert an absorbant pad. Links: Kushies - produce all-in-one cotton nappies, in a range of four sizes from premature up to toddler. http://www.kushies.com The Cottontail Nappy - is  a one-size fits all cotton nappy and wrap combination, it adjusts in height and waist to fit all sizes from newborn to toddler. http://www.thecottontailcompany.com Onelife - is  a one-size fits all cotton nappy and cover combination, it adjusts in height and waist to fit all sizes from newborn to toddler. http://www.onelifeworld.co.uk Nature Babies Bamboo Loveables - produce a range of wraps, stuffables, a wrap with a pocket for absorbant material, and cotton nappies. http://www.naturebabies.co.uk Mother Ease - a Canadian manufactured cotton one-size or multi-size nappie and cover system. http://www.mother-ease.com Fuzzibunz - produce a one-size adjustable pocket nappy. http://www.fuzzibunz.com Lollipop - produce a range of cotton and microfibre nappies. http://www.teamlollipop.co.uk