The best disposable nappies in Australia

Product Guides – 08 Aug 24 By Fiona Wright

Is there a more essential baby product? These are the country’s favourites – as voted for by you in the Bounty Baby Awards 2024!

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.

We’ve rounded up our favourites, including the ones voted the best by parents and experts in the 2024 Bounty Baby Awards, to make your shopping for baby simple.

Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Disposable Nappies 2024

The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.

This year the awards saw more than 165,000 votes cast by Australian parents 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 2024 Award Winners.

The winners of the Best Disposable Nappy 2024 are:

GOLD: Huggies Newborn Nappies
SILVER: Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies
BRONZE: Beyond by Babylove Nappies

The Best Disposable Nappies in Australia

GOLD AWARD

Huggies Newborn Nappies, RRP $35

Winner of the Gold Award for Best Disposable Nappy FIVE years in a row! Huggies® Newborn Nappies continue to be the Number 1 choice of Australian Hospitals and are 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.

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SILVER AWARD

Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies, RRP $35

2022 Silver Awards winners, Huggies® Ultra Dry Nappies for Girls 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 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.

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BRONZE AWARD

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.

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Bounty Parents is also loving these disposable nappies…

Comfy Koalas Premium Eco 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

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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.

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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^. Bronze Award winner for 2023.

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

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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. Silver Award winner for 2023.

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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

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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.

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Little One’s Size 1 Ultra Dry Nappies Newborn Up To 5kg Boys & Girls 30 Pack, RRP $5.25

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.