The best disposable nappies in Australia

Product Guides 08 Mar 24 By

Is there a more essential baby product than the nappy? Bounty reveals their favourite disposable nappies.

When you have a baby, the most essential product you’ll rely on is the nappy. Not only does it keep your bub dry (most of the time), choosing the right nappy for your baby can ensure comfort and help keep leakage at bay.

Disposable nappies are fantastic for drawing the moisture away from bub’s skin, and obviously super convenient for when you’re out and about.

Bounty Parents has rounded up the best on the Aussie market.

Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Disposable Nappies 2023

The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real parents and bubs plus Bounty’s expert panel has chosen their five Editors’ Picks.

This year the awards saw more than 110,000 Aussie votes on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.

The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.

READ NEXT: All of the 2023 Award Winners.

The winners of the Best Disposable Nappy 2023 are:

GOLD: Huggies Newborn Nappies
SILVER: Rascal + Friends Premium Nappies
BRONZE: Huggies Ultimate Nappies

WATCH: Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco’s birth video. Continues after video…

For the complete list of what real mums (and an expert panel) consider to be the best in every category from prams and car seats, to toys and nappies read Bounty Baby Award Winners next.

See the winners of the Best Disposable Nappies in the gallery below.


The Best Disposable Nappies in Australia

GOLD AWARD

Huggies Newborn Nappies, RRP $35

Winner of the Gold Awards 2022 and 2023, Huggies® Newborn Nappies are the Number 1 choice of Australian Hospitals and endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives as the preferred choice for baby. Huggies Newborn Nappies provide our best care for delicate newborn skin, featuring our patented DRYTOUCH® layer that quickly absorbs runny poos leaving baby’s skin cleaner and drier and BREATHE DRY® technology that allows air to circulate around baby’s skin and helps prevent nappy rash.


SILVER AWARD

Rascal + Friends Premium Nappies, RRP $16-$30

Free from nasties, super absorbent, feather-soft, fit like a dream, and don’t cost a butt-load… Rascal + Friends’ seriously good features for up to 12 hour leak protection include:

  • Unique 3D Core Technology that absorbs 15x it’s weight in liquid
  • A stretchy high-back waistband for a comfortable and snug fit
  • Innovative deep pocket to catch even the biggest blowouts
  • 3 layers of protection to prevent leaks and lock wetness away from skin

Made with feather soft materials, dermatologically certified and free from harsh chemicals, latex, lotions or fragrances to be safe and ultra-gentle on your baby’s skin.


BRONZE AWARD

Huggies Ultimate Nappies, RRP $39

Bronze winners 2022 and 2023, new and improved HUGGIES Ultimate is our best care for baby’s delicate skin with our ultimate combination of softness, dryness and breathability. HUGGIES Ultimate range, now wrap^ every liner in plant derived materials made from renewable sugar cane and contain no added nasties*. Rest assured, HUGGIES Ultimate provide up to 12 hour leakage protection so you and your little one can sleep through the night. Because skin-loving care and leak-lock dryness should come naturally^.

^Liner wrap comprises ~50% plant-derived materials
*No added formaldehyde, elemental chlorine, natural rubber latex or other chemicals restricted by Kimberly-Clark


Bounty Parents also love these disposable nappies…

tooshies Nappies with Organic Bamboo, RRP $26

tooshies nappies made with organic bamboo are the most sustainable choice when performance, comfort and caring for your baby are non-negotiables. Softer and more absorbent, the organic materials make this nappy super soft, breathable and free from nasties to soothe sensitive tooshies. With the environment in mind, these nappies have a 100% biodegradable backsheet and a biodegradable blended bamboo core. These nappies are designed with ultra-soft and flexible materials to move and groove with your growing baby. Naturally insulating, anti-microbial these nappies offer 12-hour leak-proof protection to keep your baby dry all day and night.


Bounty Baby Awards Beyond By Baby Love nappies

Beyond by BabyLove® Nappies, RRP $28

Introducing Beyond by BabyLove® nappies, made with soft organic cotton and PEFC™ certified pulp from sustainably managed forests.

  • Soft organic cotton for delicate skin
  • Additive-free and hypoallergenic
  • Up to 12 hours’ absorption
  • 3 lines of wetness indicator allow you to peek and check through the side of the bodysuit!
  • Certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® to contain no harmful chemicals
  • Blend of 3 plant-based oils – Jojoba, Rice and Olive Oil – to gently care for baby’s skin
  • Specially designed 3D loose stool guard to prevent back leakage
  • Patented smooth tape that is gentle on skin
  • Superior fit technology to prevent leaks and marks
  • Soft & Breathable to keep baby’s delicate skin dry and comfortable.
Colourful box of Comfy Koalas nappies

Beyond by BabyLove® Nappies, RRP $27.95

Comfy Koalas Premium Bamboo Eco Nappies (Single Pack) are highly absorbent, ultra-comfy, dermatologically tested and incredibly convenient. Made using responsibly sourced FSC-certified bamboo, our environmentally friendly nappies contain mostly renewable and biodegradable materials, which means far less plastic in our landfills.

  • Premium Eco Nappies made with Biodegradable materials
  • Premium and Sustainable Bamboo
  • Dermatologically tested for sensitive skin
  • Compostable packaging
  • Leak proof
  • Certified Vegan Friendly, cruelty-free, allergy certified and certified toxic free
  • Proud partner of Eczema Association of Australasia (EAA) and are Eczema safe and tested
  • Handy wetness indicator
  • Prevents nappy rash
  • Eco-friendly

Joonya Non-Toxic Forest-Friendly Nappies with FSC® Certified Core, RRP $129

Joonya’s popular bulk cartons allow us to deliver premium, non-toxic nappies at an exceptional price.

  • Made in Europe by a leading high-tech manufacturer, Australian Family Owned
  • Patented absorption technology ensures 12 hour ultra-dry protection
  • Silky-soft cotton enhanced™ backsheet
  • Core made from 100% chlorine-free FSC® C145475 certified fluff
  • Free from fragrances, lotions, phthalates and parabens
  • Independent chemically tested
  • DERMATEST® approved for use on all skin types without irritation
  • Certified Animal Test-Free & Vegan by PETA
  • We plant 1 tree for every order with Trees For The Future

tooshies ECHO Nappy Pants, RRP $26

tooshies ECO Nappy Pants, Size 4, contain 75% less plastic than conventional disposable nappies and a bamboo backsheet, bamboo leg guards and 78% pant based materials. With simple tear off sides, the 360-degree stretchy waistband makes changing easy, even with super active toddlers.

Designed in Melbourne by a team of parents, tooshies supports Waste Revolution to help reduce plastic waste in our Australian environment and The Babes Project, helping to create safe spaces for Australian women experiencing crisis pregnancy. A change that feels good.


Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies, RRP $35

2022 Silver awards winners, Huggies® Ultra Dry Nappies are the only nappy with Rapid-Dry™ Technology that instantly absorbs where they need it most. Featuring tailor-made absorbency lower down for girls and up front for boys and a BREATHE DRY® cover that allows fresh air to circulate Huggies® Ultra Dry Nappies leaves baby’s skin drier. Keep your baby snug & dry, day & night with up to 12hrs leakage protection and a wetness indicator that changes colour so you know when it’s time for a change.


Little One’s Size 1 Ultra Dry Nappies Newborn Up To 5kg Boys & Girls 30 Pack, RRP $4.50

Little One’s nappies are not only the super absorbent nappy you know and love, but also proudly Australian Made with up to 12 hours absorbency and a super soft breathable lining to help your baby stay comfy and dry. – Suitable for boys & girls – Easy to use fit indicator on front – Stretchy waistband and elastic sides – Fluff from sustainable and controlled sources – Wetness indicator – Super absorbent core – Soft and gentle elasticised leg cuffs


Little One’s Size 3 Ultra Dry Nappies Crawler 6-11kg Boys & Girls 56 Pack, RRP $10.00

Little One’s nappies are not only the super absorbent nappy you know and love, but also proudly Australian Made with up to 12 hours absorbency and a super soft breathable lining to help your baby stay comfy and dry. – Suitable for boys & girls – Easy to use fit indicator on front – Stretchy waistband and elastic sides – Fluff from sustainable and controlled sources – Wetness indicator – Super absorbent core – Soft and gentle elasticised leg cuffs.

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