Notes
Outline
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
IT’S CLOTH AND IT’S FREE!
HOW IT ALL BEGAN…
Campaign launched April 2000
Partnership between Essex County
  Council and Essex local authorities
EARLY DAYS
THE FIRST DEVELOPMENTS
  Changes were made based on comments from parents who have been surveyed on a continual basis throughout the campaign.
April 2001:
 Further roadshows put on
 1,050 free sample nappy
    packs given out
 £10 cash back scheme
    introduced
GROWING UP
2002 and 2003:
Energies focused upon distribution of 3,000 free sample nappy packs each year
Roadshows held in all local authorities and at relevant local events
£10 cash-back scheme further established
STEPPING OUT
2003:
Redesign of the nappy promotional materials in 2003
31 March – 13 April: Advertisements played on local radio, Essex FM
CONTINUING TO ‘WEAN’ PARENTS OVER
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TO SUM THINGS UP…
 Our scheme focuses on education
 We’ve had to be flexible, to change and adapt
   our approach over the years
 Incentives are highly beneficial, but ‘freebies’
  can attract only short-term interest
 All those involved in baby care have to be
   educated, not just the parents
 It takes time to get results!
OUR NEXT STEPS