The best reusable nappies in Australia
The humble cloth nappy is having a resurgence – because it’s better for the planet AND the new versions are just so good. Here are our favourites.
When you have a baby, the most essential product you’ll rely on is the nappy. Not only does it keep your bub clean (most of the time), choosing the right nappy for your baby can ensure comfort and help keep leakage at bay.
And now that reusable cloth nappies have come such a long way in terms of designs and practicality, the shift back to the more eco-sustainable option is one that is not so difficult to make. We’ve rounded up the best on the Aussie market …
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Reusable Nappies 2023
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 110,000 Aussie parents cast their 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 Reusable Nappy 2023 are:
GOLD: tooshies Reusable Cloth Nappies
SILVER: Hippybottomus Stay Dry Bamboo Nappy
BRONZE: Pea Pods ONE Size Nappy
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The Best Reusable Nappy in Australia
GOLD AWARD
tooshies Reusable Cloth Nappies
tooshies Reusable Cloth Nappies are the perfect complement to tooshies ECO disposable nappies made with organic bamboo, the world’s most sustainable plant.
Absorbing liquid in half the time, tooshies Reusable Cloth Nappies are Velcro fitted and adjustable for almost any size and come in 4 super cute prints to collect. They’re super soft, breathable and free from nasties to soothe sensitive tooshies.
All tooshies products are made with love and designed with the baby, the planet and the reality of parenthood in mind. So, you can feel comfortable making the best choices for your family without compromising the earth.
SILVER AWARD
Hippybottomus Stay Dry Natural Nappy, RRP $16.95
A reusable nappy that has been designed for comfort, practicality and style Hippybottomus Stay Dry Natural Nappy takes out the Silver Award for the second year running. It’s so versatile it can be used night and day and all the way from newborn through to toilet training.
And so easy to use and wash it makes choosing cloth simple.
With bamboo charcoal fleece against the skin and a waterproof outer that comes in a huge range of gorgeous prints your bub will be à la mode.
BRONZE AWARD
Pea Pods ONE Size Nappy, RRP $19.95
The Gold Award winner from 2022 is still in the top three, winning the Bronze Award this year.
Each Pea Pods reusable nappy includes a BAMBOO absorber and is environmentally packaged in a reusable wet bag.
ONE SIZE from birth to toilet training, the adjustable leg elastic works just like a bra strap! This ensures a perfect fit at every stage of baby’s development. Australian designed and owned, Pea Pods are available in a variety of prints and feature recycled fabrics to help the planet even further.
Mimi & Co Modern Cloth Nappy, RRP $38.95 each
The 2.0 modern cloth nappies by Mimi & Co have a “world first design” as it fits newborns from 2.5kg right through to 20kg toddlers who are toilet training.
A wide variety of patterns and images – including Cinnamon 2.0 (left) and Lacey 2.0 (right) – means you are spoilt for choice.
From a practical point, these cloth nappies come the various layers needed to keep your baby dry and ensure their skin stays rash free.
PLUS these original designs come with trademarked PoonamiProtector!
Alva Baby Fitted Pocket Cloth Nappy (x6), RRP $62.99
This cost-effective pack of six cloth nappies is a win for new parents who want to save on disposable ones. They are easy to use and are machine washable and dryable – taking some of the work out of the equation.
With a series of snap buttons, you can adjust these adorable printed nappies to fit small, medium or large babies. This translates to roughly 3-6kg, 5-11kg, and 9-15kg.
Each pack of six nappies comes with 12 inserts.
My Little Gumnut Cloth Nappy 1.0, RRP $19.99 each
Choose from more than 20 cute patterns and designs from the My Little Gumnut Cloth Nappy range (Tye Dye 1.0, left, and Whales 1.0, right).
This original, tried-and-tested design has a single gusset and easy-to-understand sizes. The Cloth Nappy 1.0 will prevent leaks for between 2.5 and 3.5 hours with its soft, water-resistant exterior.
The ‘ultra-thirsty’ insert provided is made up of three layers of microfibre and a 100% bamboo outer sits against the skin to keep your baby dry and comfy.
Modibodi Reusable Nappy (x4), RRP $105.00 (usually $140.00)
You can expect high quality Reusable Nappies from Aussie-born Modobodi that changed the face of the period underwear market. Each pack of four Modibodi nappies includes four overnight boosters that provide 12 hours of protection!
They are OSFA, machine washable, made to last and all materials are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, meaning theyre are no chemicals that are harmful for baby.
According to Modibodi, they are the most absorbent reusable nappies available in Australia. Plus, they are compression tested so you don’t need to stress about leaks in the car.
Bare & Boho Newborn Soft Cover Nappy 2.0, RRP $26.00 each
The new and improved Newborn Soft Cover Nappy 2.0 from Bare & Boho is ideally suited for smaller babies 1-6kg.
A ‘snap in, snap out’ design makes it simple to pop in the 5-layer insert (bamboo, cotton, fleece and stay-dry lining) and fit the nappy on your little one. Each nappy also comes with a multi-layer booster pad.
Improvements to the 2.0 include new tummy elastic so the nappy doesn’t gape, double gusset for leak protection and protection flap at the back to contain ‘poonamis’.
Choose from a selection of modern, minimalist patterns including Apricot Shapes (left) Sage Shapes (right).
If you’re looking for longevity, the One Size Soft Cover Nappy 2.0 ($34.00) will take you from 2.5-18kg.
BILBI Nappy, RRP $10.86 each
BILBI offers an inexpensive Reusable Nappy range with a small selection of simple designs including Navy geo and Grey stars.
One size fits all for this nappy and it’s designed to fit from newborn up to 16kg.
It has adjustable leg elastic and snap buttons at the waist, plus comes with an absorber that contains bamboo.
Designer Bums Reusable Cloth Nappy, RRP $38.95 each
One size fits most for Designer Bums Reusable Cloth Nappies, and they come in a wide range of happy, fun designs: Lantern Festival (left), and Alpaca (right).
For day use, Designer Bums recommends changing this nappy every 2-4 hours to keep your little one clean and dry. Each nappy comes with a tri-layer bamboo/cotton insert that snaps into the outer.
An additional super-absorbent booster is also available to buy for longer use such as night-time.
Suitable from newborn at about 3.5kg through to about 15kg – toilet training, yay!
