Among the gripes is that bin collections are getting less frequent and cause a smelly pile-up. So what options do parents have? Nappy bins are not always free - or available - across the UK.

With individual nappies costing up to 27 cent each, that’s about €500 a year you’re putting in the bin. Add nappy sacks, wipes and bin charges to dispose of the 1,750kg of domestic waste ...