Carmarthenshire
Local Agents
Caroline Davies - BabyKind agent and independent who supplies the Councils free nappy packs. 01267 275630. info@ecobabi.com
Nappy Go Lucky - A local company selling a large range of nappies and offering a free advisory service in Carmarthen. They are also available to carry out talks at local groups. Call Christie on 07826788893 or email christie@nappygolucky.co.uk for more details or log ionto www.nappygolucky.co.uk for online sales.
Nellie's Nappies -(Ella Parkin) - Independent retailer and nappy guru. Based in Newcastle Emlyn. Available for one-to-one consultations, advice and support as well as group demonstrations. Call 01239 710 751/07810808083 email: nelliesnappies@hotmail.co.uk or info@bumdealnappies.co.uk
Find us on Facebook under Nellies Nappies. Or shop online for low cost nappies at - www.bumdealnappies.co.uk
‘Nappy Central’ - An independent family business selling a wide range of real nappies. One to one consultations can be arranged at your home most days or evenings and Kate also does talks and demonstrations for ante natal and post natal support groups. Call Kate on 01559 360942, email kate@nappycentral.co.uk or visit www.nappycentral.co.uk for online sales and advice. Covering north and west of Carmarthenshire and south and west of Ceredigion (based near Llandysul)
Charlotte Thorpe - www.mamigreen.co.uk - 029 20219248 or post@mamigreen.co.uk
Independent Stockists
Little Jems
Sycamore Street
Castell Newydd Emlyn
Dyfed
SA38 9AJ
(01239) 711188
Sarah Jane Plant - Daizy Babies Limited visit www.daizybabies.com, telephone 01773 318 068 or e-mail info@daizybabies.com
Lynsey Kimber - BabyBots visit www.babybots.co.uk, telephone 0845 269 5472 or e-mail Lynsey@Babybots.co.uk
Incentive Schemes
Carmarthenshire Council offer all residents who are expecting, or who have just had a baby a FREE nappy trial pack, this includes a free nappy demonstration, support and advice. For further information please contact 01267 234567 or visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
These packs are given out during monthly Nappuccinos (coffee mornings) in 3 areas of Carmarthen. There is no need to book or let anyone know you are coming just turn up on the day.
1st Tuesday of every month - Glan-y-Mor & Tyisha Communities First Office. 26-28 Inkerman Street, Llanelli. 10-12p.m
1st Wednesday of every month - Gellimonwydd Hall, Hall Street, Ammonford. There is a vehicle entrance on Heol Wallasey. 10-12p.m
1st Thursday of every month - Carmarthen Library, 9 St Peters Street, Carmarthen. 10-12p.m
For more information about the drop-in session please call Caroline on 01267 275630 or e-mail info@ecobabi.com
Real Nappy Friendly Hospitals
Carmarthen hospital is an approved 'Real Nappy Friendly Hospital' you will be able to use your own real nappies during your stay there if you have already bought your nappies, if not you can view a display pack of nappies which is kept on the ward for parents to see. The pack contains 1 Swaddlebees prefold nappy, 1 Bamboo Little Lamb nappy, 1 Real Easy nappy, 1 Minky pocket nappy, 1 Nature Babies waterproof wrap, 1 washable wipe and some printed nappy and fabric guides and contact details of a local real nappy supplier.
Credit Union Schemes
Real nappies will save you money in the long run but it is money up front, a great way of avoiding this up front cost is to borrow from your local credit union. They supply low cost loans for any purpose and it’s a great way of buying all the real nappies you need without breaking the bank. Loans are repaid weekly or monthly whatever suits you best.
Llanelli Credit Union
To be eligible for a loan from the credit union you must live or work within the Llanelli area. You must save for a minimum of 13 weeks; you will then be elligable to borrow twice the amount of money you have saved i.e. if you have saved £100 you could borrow up to £200. The first loan must be paid back within a year. A typical loan of £200 paid back over 52 weeks will cost £4.15 a week.
Free life insurance if provided with all loans.
There are several collection points in the area and you can also pay your weekly or monthly payments at selected local Post Offices.
For more details please contact Llanelli & District Credit Union. 8 Bridge St , Llanelli. SA15 3UF. 01554 770867.
Landsker Credit Union
To be eligible for a loan from the credit union you must live or work within the County Borough of Pembrokeshire or Carmarthen. Once you have made your application it will go to a panel and they will decide whether the loan will be approved or not.
A typical £200 loan paid off over 12m will cost around £4.50 a week.
Free life insurance if provided with all loans.
There are several collection points in the Borough where you can pay your weekly or monthly payments you can also pay by standing order or by using a Pay point card.
For more details contact Landsker Credit Union, Picton Tce, Spring Gardens, Narberth. SA67 7BN. 01834 861382. Landskercreditunion@btconnect.com www.landskercreditunion.co.uk
