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Real nappy scheme
From Your local council
Who can get it?
- Only some councils run one.
How to claim
Online formAsk your midwife
- 1Find your council and search its site for 'real nappy' or 'reusable nappy'. Each council runs its own scheme.
Have these ready
- MATB1 or birth certificate
- Proof of address
Checked on GOV.UK on 3 October 2026. Offers change, so check before you rely on it.
When to apply
Opens
At 20 weeks
Best by
6 months after birth
See your exact dates
Add your due date to see when this opens and closes for you, whether you qualify, and track it with everything else you can claim.
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