HOW dare Heather Causnett accuse mothers of being lazy and also spending money needlessly on disposable nappies (Letters, April 3).

When my daughter was pregnant, and after she, myself and a friend tried to buy washable nappies, we were told time and time again that the shops no longer sell them and had no idea of anyone who did.

Mrs B Wardle,

Norseway,

Stamford Bridge,

York.

Updated: 11:47 Thursday, April 08, 2004