I tried out own-brand supermarket baby wipes – one budget brand is best for your baby
A NEWBORN baby will typically go through 300 nappies a month.
That’s a lot of wiping, so you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the best baby wipes for the job.
That said, a packet of Pampers or Huggies will set you back at least £1 each and there’s not as many in the pack.
So are there any supermarket alternatives which are cheaper and work just as well?
We asked mum-of-three Lynsey Hope to test some best-sellers when changing youngest daughter Ivy, aged two, to see which were the best.
Here’s what happened:
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Aldi Mamia Sensitive Fragrance Free Wipes (60)
- 62p (1p each)
Lynsey said: “Lovely moist wipes and in my opinion, these are the best you can buy for changing a baby’s bottom.
“Ivy has suffered badly with nappy rash at times but these didn’t irritate her skin at all.
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“They no longer have a plastic lid to the seal the pack but were strong and didn’t rip when I was using them.”
- Cleaning: 10/10
- Sensitivity: 10/10
- Value for money: 10/10
- Overall rating: 10/10
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes (52)
- £1 (1.9p each)
Lynsey said: “Pampers recently made these wipes plastic-free so a huge eco plus.
“They were good for sensitive skin too. However, I found them quite thick, dry and hard to use.
“They felt a bit like they’d been left out in the sun for too long.
“No different to most supermarket value brands and not worth the extra money.“
- Cleaning: 5/10
- Sensitivity: 9/10
- Value for money: 4/10
- Overall rating: 5/10
Lidl Lupilu Lightly Fragranced Wipes (64)
- 65p (1p each)
Lynsey said: “Lidl’s wipes were a surprising win.
“They were bigger in size and though they didn’t feel as wet as Huggies or Pampers, they did a good job of helping to mop up baby mess more effectively.
“I probably used more wipes for poop than I did with some of the big brands. But overall, I thought they were good value.”
- Cleaning: 8./10
- Sensitivity: 7/10
- Value for money: 8/10
- Overall rating: 8/10
Huggies Pure (56)
- £1 (1.8p each)
Lynsey said: “These do the job every time and are as good at cleaning poo from babies bottom as they are for wiping dirty faces.
“They are hypoallergenic and made with 99% pure water. I loved how soft and effective were.
“They were both strong and moist.
“Though pricey, I used less wipes than when I was testing cheaper brands so I thought the value for money was good.
“I wish they came in bigger, better value packets.”
- Cleaning: 10/10
- Sensitivity: 9/10
- Value for money: 7/10
- Overall rating: 9/10
Asda Little Angels Plastic Free Fragranced Baby Wipes (60)
- 68p (1.1p each)
Lynsey said: “These are really hard to get out of the packet.
“You end up pulling out a load more than you need and then trying to squeeze them back in.
“The wipes are good and do a reasonable job for the price.
“Great that Asda has made them plastic free too, but I was really unimpressed with the packaging.”
- Cleaning: 6/10
- Sensitivity: 6/10
- Value for money: 5/10
- Overall rating: 6/10
Essential Waitrose Biodegradable Baby Wipes (80)
- £1(1.3p each)
Lynsey says: “Great value wipes from Waitrose. They felt super soft and were thick enough so they didn’t tear too easily.
“These wipes didn’t aggravate Ivy’s skin at all. The bigger 80-wipe packet means they last longer, plus they are biodegradable.
“They were virtually identical to the Huggies wipes and the same price – but you get 24 more per pack, making them great value.”
- Cleaning: 10/10
- Sensitivity: 9/10
- Value for money: 9/10
- Overall rating: 9/10
Tesco Fred & Flo Biodegradable Fragrance Free Wipes (60)
- 70p (1.17p each)
Lynsey said: “These are quite expensive compared to other supermarket brands and I found them thin and flimsy.
“Probably ok for wiping faces and number ones, but you need something a bit more substantial for wiping up number two’s.
“A real plus that they are biodegradable.”
- Cleaning: 4/10
- Sensitivity: 6/10
- Value for money: 4/10
- Overall rating: 5/10
Sainsbury’s Little Ones Baby Wipes (60)
- 62p (1p each)
Lynsey said: “Sainsbury’s are currently price-matching Aldi on baby wipes, but which are best? I’m sorry to say it’s not Little Ones wipes.
“These were pretty useless at cleaning up sticky baby poop. They’re a great price but not really up to the more difficult jobs!”
- Cleaning: 3/10
- Sensitivity: 3/10
- Value for money: 5/10
- Overall rating: 3/10
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Lynsey has tested a number of other products so you don’t have to.
She tried out the best air fryers on the market, own-brand fabric softener, and supermarket pork pies.