Europe

Ireland

• Cloth Nappy Library "A non profit organisation run by Volunteers, set up to help you get started with cloth nappies. We provide loan kits, filled with a mix of cloth nappies, so you can try them out before you buy your own. We also run meet-ups around the country where you can speak to one of our Volunteers and find out more about cloth nappies. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!"

• Cloth Nappy Library Ireland CLG "is a nationwide non-profit that provides cloth nappy loans and local support. We aim to help make cloth nappies mainstream by enabling parents to try them out and get support in what will suit them best, how to use them and where to get them."

United Kingdom

UK Cloth Nappy Libraries Map

• The Nappy Lady: Hire Kits "service offers reusable nappy kits that you can hire and rent from The Nappy Lady Cloth Nappy Library.  Cloth nappy hire kit Services are available to hire from The Nappy Lady nappy library across the UK sent to you via the post. Nappy hire kits save you the cost using newborn disposable nappies on your baby and lowers your impact on the environment."

England

• Teesside Cloth Nappy Library "is a volunteer led organisation who are passionate about helping families in Teesside convert to using cloth nappies. We hire out nappy kits for a small fee and provide free advice and help."

• Andover Clothing & Nappy Bank (Facebook group page) "We accept donations of baby, children’s and adults clothes, maternity wear and equipment, baby equipment, toys and books.
  
  We hold 2 events a month to allow members of the community to come in and exchange their donations for what they need. The main event is on a Sunday and on the following Tuesday a slot booking session to keep the group smaller for people not good with crowds.
  Behind the scenes we work with social services, emergency referrals, foster careers and many more to help families in need.
  We also run a sling and reusable cloth nappy library"

• Basingstoke Reusable Nappy Library (Facebook group page) "A service for parents in and around Basingstoke to hire, trial and learn more about reusable nappies"

• Bath Cloth Nappy Library "has nappies for you to try and information to share.
  Regular 'Nappy Natter' meetings are held in Bath to share information and experience. You can also borrow nappies from the nappy library, so you can decide whether or not cloth is for you. Please note, the nappy library charge a small amount to cover running costs. This also helps to expand the range of nappies you can borrow." Facebook

• Burton & Swadlincote: Cloth Nappy Library "We have brilliant and beautiful Newborn and Birth to Potty Cloth Nappy Kits available to hire that contain everything you need to get started with cloth nappies."

• Eastleigh NCT Cloth Nappy Library "is a volunteer run charity that offers a range of different reusable nappy kits to help parents who want to avoid using disposable nappies."

• Leicester Cloth Nappy Library "We are a volunteer run cloth (reusable) nappy library servicing the Leicester(shire) area, promoting the use of cloth based baby items such as nappies and wipes. We offer the hire of trial kits to those interested in trying different kinds of cloth nappies before committing to a purchase of their own and support clients during the hire period and beyond.
  
  We are currently applying for grants to increase the size and reach of our library. We are very grateful to DMU Local and the Leicester City Council Community Ward Funding for providing us with funding to buy new nappies for the library. If you would like to sponsor us please let us know in the form on the About Us page."

• Liverpool Cloth Nappy Library "We're making reusable nappies accessible to all families in the Merseyside City region.
  Hire a kit, ask us all your questions & get started with confidence!
  Liverpool Cloth Nappy Library is a non-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers."

• Love Essex

• New Forest Nappy Library

• Overton Nappy Library "We hire to families in Overton and surrounding villages and towns."

• Oxon Cloth Nappy Library "A private group for parents living in Oxfordshire, UK to share their experience, advice and love for cloth nappies."

• Petersfield Nappy Library (Facebook group page)

• Southampton Real Nappy Network (Facebook group page)

• Stockport Cloth Nappy Library

• Reusable Cloth Nappy Library ~ NCT Reading "Reading National Childbirth Trust (NCT) coordinate a rental and advice service for reusable cloth nappies. A selection of nappies and accessories are available to try - find out how to put them on and which work best for you and your baby."

• Snowdrop Doula Community Interest Company: Cloth Nappy Library "Our Cloth Nappy Library covers Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Blackburn, Darwen, Rossendale, Hyndburn."

• Teesside Cloth Nappy Library "is a volunteer led organisation who are passionate about helping families in Teesside convert to using cloth nappies. We hire out nappy kits for a small fee and provide free advice and help."

• Winchester NCT Nappy Library "We have 2 types of cloth nappy kit available to hire: newborn and birth to potty." "On the second Thursday of the month our nappy library volunteers host a coffee morning at Open House Deli. Its a great opportunity to meet like minded, cloth bum parents and get advice or find out more about using reusable nappies."(Facebook group page)

Wales

• Awesome Wales Cloth Nappy Library "Exciting news! We’re launching a reuseable nappy library scheme from our Cowbridge Store.
  
  The nappy library will enable you to borrow a set of 20 washable nappies for a month, allowing you to trial different sizes and styles of nappy. Each kit will contain a mixture of single sized and adjustable nappies, plus waterproof wraps, boosters, liners, wet bags and a carry bag to keep everything together."

North America

Canada

• Cloth Diaper Library on Lend Engine "We're so excited to see that you're interested in trying out cloth diapers."

USA

Michigan

• Cloth for Every Bum is a 6 month lending program for Southwest Michigan, with satellite programs all over the USA.

New York 

Jillian's Drawers "We offer both a Newborn Cloth Diaper Trial program and trial for babies over 12 lb. We know how overwhelming the choices are; let us help you get your foot in the door (or diaper)! "

Tips for Running A Library

Top 5 Tips for Running a Library

• Firstly, read the guidance on the UK Nappy Network’s website about starting a library. Get in contact with your council to see if there is any funding you can apply for, that is how Stockport Cloth Nappy Library started.

• Build up slowly kit by kit. This gives you time to get used to your new systems and processing kits.

• Put all your systems online so everyone involved can access them. We have our schedule, finances and hire agreement forms all online.

• Get others involved. Running a library as a team is much more enjoyable and everyone brings different skills to the table.

• On the rare occasions that all the kits you hold come back at the same time ensure you have the space to store them!

These tips came from Helen, a volunteer with personal experience, who was interviewed by Baba and Boo

Lending Software

• LendEngine "Sling and cloth nappy libraries around the world use the Lend Engine to manage inventory, members, loans and payments. Everything is online, accessible anywhere, any time."