Nappy
Moltex oko
Category
Childcare objects
Date
circa 2008
Materials
Raw paper and wood pulp
Measurements
180 mm (height); 120 mm (width); 40 mm (depth)
Place of origin
Lymington
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671256.2.1
Summary
A Bambo Nature eco disposable nappy sold by Spirit of Nature (circa 2008). The nappy is made with more biodegradable components than standard disposable nappies and is free from harmful chemicals, lotions, perfumes, deodorents, antioxidants and latex. The nappy is beige in colour and decorated with a blue strip around the front on which two bearws sleeping on branches are depicted along with the brand name. The nappy was obtained as a free sample from Spirit of Nature in 2008. The nappy is accompanied by a leaflet explaining the product.
Provenance
Obtained as a free sample from Spirit of Nature and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Rosanna Daubney in September 2008.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front of the nappy: 'MOLTEX [underlined] / OKO [the first O has two dots above it]'
Makers and roles
Moltex oko , manufacturer Spirit of Nature , retailer