Best Nappies For The Environment 2024

10 July 2024

According to Ethical Consumer, all reusable nappies are the best nappies for the environment. But we recognise that deciding on the best nappy option for you isn't just about environmental impact; it also involves considering what works best for your lifestyle, budget, and comfort level.

As you'll have seen from our previous blogpost comparing disposable vs eco nappies vs reusable nappies, in our opinion reusable nappies also score best overall when compared on cost, resources used, comfort, convenience and waste produced.

Disposable Nappies: 35/70
Eco Disposables: 37/70
Reusable Nappies: 47/70

However with that being said, we appreciate that not everyone wants to commit to reusable nappies full time. So we've collated this list of the best nappies for the environment 2024 and split it into best eco disposable nappies, plus best reusable nappies.

It's worth noting that some nappies which scored very highly in the ethical consumer ratings actually scored worst in the Which magazine nappy reviews and therefore we haven't included them below. In fact, both Mama Bamboo and Eco by Naty were rated as 'Don't Buy's by Which due to their poor absorbency and fit. Here's our list of the best nappies for the environment 2024:

Kit & Kin
Pura
Bambino Mio
Cheeky Doodoo
Little Lamb

Best Eco Disposable Nappies

Kit & Kin

Materials

Chlorine free, sugarcane bio plastics, bio-based SAP (super absorbent polymers) and wood fluff pulp from sustainably managed forests - certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Manufactured in

Czech republic

Ethics

Kit & Kin are reasonably transparent about the drawbacks of biodegradable nappies and draw attention to the fact they they shouldn't be binned within kitchen plastic bin bags. They're also BCorp registered which means they meet the highest sustainable and ethical levels.

Cost

£32 for a three week rolling subscription of 128 nappies (25p per nappy)

Customer Reviews

"Fantastic nappies. They feel so soft and look very cute as well as working way better than the big brand ones and supermarket ones. We've never had any leaks with our kit and kin nappies even overnight. so much better fir the environment too and babies skin. We also use the magic salve which works wonders on nappy rash as well as other skin issues like spots around the mouth from teething. Smells lovely too! Their customer service is incredible too. Highly recommend " Trustpilot Review

Pura

Materials

Plant-based materials including the organic cotton in our back sheet and the FSC® certified, chlorine-free wood pulp from sustainably managed forests in the super absorbent core.

Manufactured in

United Kingdom

Ethics

Pura are also BCorp registered and describe their nappies as environmentally friendly. However they don't draw attention to the fact that their nappies will still take a long time to decompose. They believe that nappy recycling is the answer.

Cost

£30.75 for a three week rolling subscription of 144 nappies (21p per nappy)

Customer Reviews

"These are the best nappies, not only are the soft and comfortable on my daughter who has eczema. We have also never had a nappy leak problem, only when it is time to go up a size! They are also made with no plastic and are eco!" Trustpilot Review

Best Eco Reusable Nappies

Bambino Mio

Materials

No toxic chemicals and OEKO-TEX Standard Bamboo Viscose and Microfibre. The lining of the nappy is an Athletic Wicking Jersey.

Manufactured in

China

Ethics

Bambino Mio are also BCorp registered, which means they meet the highest ethical and sustainability levels.

Cost

£19.95 for a single 'revolutionary' nappy. £199.95 for a starter kit of 10 nappies, wetbag, liners and nappy cleanser.

Customer Reviews

"When I first got this nappy, I was a bit concerned because of how small the insert was but after a couple uses I am very impressed! this is the only nappy that my daughter doesn’t need an additional insert in order to not leak. Also love the pattern and she dose too!" Product Review

Cheeky Doodoo

Materials

OEKO-TEX Standard Bamboo Viscose

Manufactured in

Turkey

Ethics

Cheeky are in the process of BCorp certification and hope to achieve certification within the next 9 months.

Cost

£11.49 for a bamboo nappy. £29.99 for two nappies, plus wrap.

Customer Reviews

"These are great overnight nappies, I’ve tried a lot of different brands of nappies but these are our favourite for overnight. You can pop big pads/boosters in them and it still doesn’t make it tight on their legs tummy, as the elasticated legs and waistband is soft and stretchy. I’ve had my first set of these for well over a year now and they are still going great, they are still comfy on my toddler - we have the size 3 and she is about 33lbs, but still lots of room for growing." Product Review

Little Lamb

Materials

OEKO-TEX Standard Bamboo Viscose.

Manufactured in

Turkey

Ethics

Little Lamb are not yet BCorp registered, however all LittleLamb nappies are made in a family-run factory in Turkey under ethical working conditions and shipped via road freight to ensure that we keep our carbon footprint to a minimum, giving you peace of mind.

Cost

£12.95 for a Little Lamb nappy, £12.95 for their wrap, £44 for a multipack of 5 nappies.

Customer Reviews

"We have nailed it the perfect nappy and wrap combo for nighttime. Using this little lamb nappy has made nighttime usage a doddle. Contains all wees for at least 12 hours. Takes the stress out of nighttime as no changing of clothes or bedclothes in the night. I would recommend anyone starting their cloth journey who is hesitating about making the transition to go cloth at night to try this nappy and wrap combo. You won’t regret it I’m sure." Product Review

We hope this has been useful in helping you decide on the best nappy for the environment for you. Got more questions or need advice? Drop us a line, or check out our other guides or blogs which might be of interest:

About the Author: Helen Rankin, an advocate for sustainable living, embarked on her journey with reusable products when her first child was born in 2004. Facing limited options in cloth nappies, Helen’s passion only grew, leading her to launch Cheeky Wipes in 2008, right before welcoming her third child.

Helen's commitment to promoting sustainable solutions led to her taking over The Nappy Gurus in 2024. Today, she is excited to share her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for all things reusable, helping a new generation of parents navigate eco-friendly choices for their children.