Local Authorities take positive steps to tackle waste and cost concerns.
What It Means for Families Across Ireland,
A growing number of local authorities are stepping up to support families in making the switch to reusable cloth nappies. In recent weeks, counties including Clare, Limerick, Kerry, Tipperary, Cork and others have announced support for the Voice Ireland Reusable Nappy Incentive Schemes—providing free starter kits and educational support from The Cloth Nappy Library Ireland to new and expecting parents. This is a major milestone for sustainability in Ireland and a huge win for families curious about trying reusable nappies but unsure where to start.
Why These Schemes Matter
Disposable nappies are one of the largest contributors to household waste in Ireland, with an estimated 1,200,000 nappies thrown away every single day.
Reusable nappies offer families a way to:
- Reduce waste by thousands of nappies per child
- Save money over the course of the baby years
- Choose healthier materials against their baby’s skin
- Participate in a circular, community-driven approach to parenting essentials
By providing starter kits and practical guidance, these incentive schemes remove many of the barriers that can make reusable nappies feel daunting for first-time users.
Choosing reusables for just one day each week can help. If 50% of families did one day weekly, we could save over half a million nappies from waste every week.
What This Means for Parents
We’ve always believed that reusable nappies should be accessible, affordable, and mainstream. Seeing county-level investment reinforces what parents across Ireland already know: Reusable nappies are not just a “niche choice”—they’re a practical, planet-friendly solution that more families are ready to embrace.
At The Nappy Market, we are committed to:
- Helping parents navigate reusables
- Stocking high-quality, parent-approved reusable nappy essentials
- Offering advice and guidance for families who want to get started confidently
- Supporting councils and community groups with education, workshops, and supply partnerships
If you're curious about how to use your starter kit, how many nappies you need, or which system works best for your family—we’re here to guide you.
Tune into our Social Media @thenappymarket.ie for useful tips and info.
Ireland’s new reusable nappy schemes mark a major step toward a more sustainable future for families and communities. As more counties join the movement, we hope to see reusable nappies become a normal, accessible, and celebrated part of parenting in Ireland.
We’re excited to support every family along the way.
