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All this started with my first babysitting experience at the age of 11 years old. Disposable diapers in the 70s consisted of disposable pads inserted in a reusable diaper-shaped plastic cover with a pleasant scent which is still fresh in my mind!. Without any training at all, I assumed the baby should be clean and dry at all times, so I proceeded to changed her every 20 minutes, thus going through almost a whole pack of pads in a few hours!

Little did I know at the time that seeing that enormous pile of soiled diapers (in reality just barely wet)  was going to affect my life as a mother and my professional life too. The waste produced in such a short time had a long lasting effect in my subconscious for sure!

I moved to London in 1994 and gave birth to my son there in 2001 but nothing was further from my mind than using disposable diapers with him. In fact I can proudly say  that I have never used one with my children, not even when traveling. I chose for Tristan diapers that were practical and could be used for years to come by other babies in the family. 

However, I wanted to do more to raise awareness among new parents so I decided to join Women and the Environmental Network as a volunteer to promote real diapers, made with fabrics such as cotton or wool instead of paper and plastic. I helped new mums with my experience using washable and reusable alternatives and shared about the advantages for family and local economy. As an educator myself, I relished the responsibility to share with others what I learned about the impact on the baby´s health, the environment, and about the alternatives available to parents.