The best possible baby oil for you baby’s skin is olive oil. Cheap and natural and unfragranced. Available in a kitchen near you!

 BURPS (Breastfeeding Understanding and Reassurance Project in Shrewsbury)
T: 07810 816233 – helpline number open 9am-9pm 7 days a week.
Peer support group with one to one contact.

 La Leche League

T: 01743 761655 T: 01743 362723
W: www.laleche.org.uk
Breastfeeding support, encouragement and info from pregnancy to weaning.

 Lollipop Real Nappy Advisor

T: 01743 244818

W: www.happynappies.btinternet.co.uk
Sells eco-friendly childcare products.
Provides demonstrations, advice and support on Real Nappies.

 Lullabys

Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1JD
T: 01743 233233
W: www.lullabys.co.uk
Sell cotton nappies in their Shrewsbury store and online store.

 Nappy Laundering.

The Iron Shop, 105 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3EL

T: 01743 461274
Will collect, wash and deliver your cotton nappies.
 

National Childbirth Trust

T: 0870 112 8890
W: www.nct.org.uk/branches/shrewsbury
Run by local parents to offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be.

Windsor Place, (opp. Woolworths) Shrewsbury
T: 01743 359143. Open 10am-3pm.
Nearly new baby equipment bought and sold.

 Shropshire Real Nappy Network

T: 0870 777 1137
Provide free trial kits and subsidised hire kits for families on income support. They also organize nappuccinos – coffee mornings with information about nappies.

The Gooseberry Bush

25 Mardol, Shrewsbury
T: 01743 272731
W: www.thegooseberrybush.co.uk/
Sell a large range of washable nappies and accessories and can advise.

 The Real Nappy Helpline

T: 0845 8500606
W: www.realnappycampaign.com
Provide information and help with different nappy types.

 Toy Library

Harlescott Community Centre, Kynaston Road, Shrewsbury
T: 07906 869816
Save money and waste by reusing old toys. Toys available for hire.

 Womens Environmental Network (see Health Section)

Alternative kidz

47 Woodplace Lane, Coulsdon,
Surrey, CR5 1NE
T: 01737 556768
W: www.alternativekidz.com
A magazine for 6-12year olds. £12 annual sub. There’s lots for children in the Education Section.

 Books

Some Harry Potter books have been printed on recycled and Forest Stewardship Council certified FSC papers – which ensures books aren’t made of ancient forest trees. (see Recycling section – books).