Aldi shoppers rush to buy ‘bargain’ nappies for just 79p a pack – and they’re nearly £4 cheaper than Pampers
ALDI shoppers are rushing to buy “bargain” nappies for just 79p a pack, making them nearly £4 cheaper than Pampers.
Eagle-eyed fans of the supermarket have spotted Mamia Newborn Premium packs of 24 nappies sold for under a £1.
The size 1 nappies are for newborn babies and at 79p a pack, they’re way cheaper than the more expensive Pampers brand.
The same size nappies which come in packs of 22 from Pampers cost £4.50 from Boots, for example.
That makes Aldi’s nappies £3.70 cheaper.
A shopper posted the find to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group and said it was a “bargain”.
They added: “May help someone save a few pennies who’s expecting or just had a baby”.
The post was liked by hundreds of people, who left comments about the deal.
One mum said: “I swear by Mamia”.
While another said they were the “best nappies”, and another raved that they were “great for the price”.
We couldn’t spot nappies going for less than Aldi’s.
Prices may vary between stores and online, however.
When The Sun checked prices of nappies on Aldi’s website, however, packs cost 85p – 6p more expensive than what was spotted in shops.
Aldi isn’t the only supermarket that has had a deal on nappies recently.
Morrisons slashed the price of Pampers nappies as part of its Baby and Toddler event.
You can get two packs of nappies, ranging from size 2 to 5, for £13.
At Tesco, shoppers can get two packs of Jumbo size Pampers nappies for £22 if they are a Clubcard member.
But make sure to check other retailers in case we missed a bargain.
How else can parents save money?
To help you save money, we’ve rounded up the best deals for parents and how you can access them.
Free nappies and wipes
Some brands offer free nappies and wipes.
For older tots, you can get a free DryNites pyjama pants from Huggies.
The tester could be a good way to try out the pants before buying a whole pack.
You’ll need to fill out a form on the DryNites website to register for your freebie.
When you’re filling in your details, you’ll be able to choose from 3-5 years, 4-7 years or 8-15 years.
If you’re looking for a more sustainable option, Pura is giving away a free 24-pack of its 100% biodegradable baby wipes.
To get the freebie, sign up to the Pura website – this is free to do – and simply add it to your basket.
You will, however, still pay 99p for delivery.
Free baby food from Ella’s Kitchen
Sign up to Ella’s Kitchen through its “become a Friend” loyalty scheme and you’ll be sent a free weaning pack with vouchers and other goodies.
The vouchers can be redeemed for free pouches of Ella’s Kitchen food, and you’ll also be given a weaning chart so you can track the progress of your baby’s development.
A single pouch from Ella’s Kitchen typically costs £1.20 from Tesco.
To sign up, you’ll need to provide your name, address and details about your little one.
Baby banks and food banks
Families who are struggling to pay for meals are often referred to food bank run by the Trussell Trust or another community organisation.
The Trussell Trust runs a nationwide network of around 1,200 food banks across the UK.
You need to be referred to by organisations such as GPs, schools, or help organisations such as Citizens Advice to gain access.
However, specialist “baby banks” run by local organisations and charities cater specifically for parents who need to get essentials for their children.
Baby banks typically hand out free toiletries and essentials purchased from donations, as well as distributing second hand clothes, toys, and other items such as prams.
There isn’t an up-to-date tool listing every baby bank in the UK, so your best bet is to google what’s available in your local area or ask charities such as Citizens Advice and Trussell Trust for information.
Children’s charity Little Village has an interactive baby bank tool of more than 200 baby banks UK-wide.
How to access a baby bank’s service depends on the centre itself.
Some may allow struggling families to contact them directly, while others require referrals from officials.
The best thing to do is get in touch with your nearest centre to find out what their policy is.
Free milk, infant formula, vitamins or fruit and veg
Look out for Healthy Start vouchers, which allow you to claim free fruit, vegetables and milk.
They can also be spent on vitamins for mums-to-be or babies.
They’re currently available to mums who are at least 10 weeks pregnant, or have a child under four, and get income support or other benefits.
You also qualify if you are under 18 and pregnant, even if you don’t get any benefits.
Most eligible parents get one voucher per week, except those with children under one who get two vouchers per week.
Free prescriptions and dental care
You can get both prescriptions and NHS dental care for free while you’re pregnant, as well as for 12 months after your baby is born.
Prescriptions in England currently cost £9.35, while NHS dental costs vary by location.
To claim the free care, ask your doctor or midwife for a maternity exemption certificate (MATEX).
Free baby clubs from Asda, Boots and more
Parents can join free baby clubs for discounts and offers that are tailored to parents.
With the Asda baby club, you can enter competitions to win free products as well as exclusive offers for parents.
Shoppers will also be notified first for when a baby sale is due to hit stores.
Boots’ baby club lets you earn eight points for every £1 spent on baby products, plus it offers free gifts at key stages of your baby’s development.