7 easy swaps to save nearly £250 a YEAR on baby essentials
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We’re ALL feeling the squeeze due to the cost of living crisis. And if you’re a parent, you also have the added expense of baby essentials which can quickly add up. Here's how to save money on nappies and baby food by making a few simple tweaks to your weekly shop.
Soaring shopping costs is the last thing you need RN.
Luckily there is a way to save £228* a year on baby essentials. And it’s all thanks to Aldi. From nappies to baby pouches and weaning meals, switching to Aldi Mamia can see you make big savings.
FREE NEWBORN NAPPIES
Even switching nappies can pay off bigtime. In their first year babies will get through about 3,000 nappies. Merely by switching to Aldi Mamia, parents can save £244 on nappies alone over the first 12 months, according to Aldi Managing Director of Buying, Julie Ashfield.
It’s a money-saving move savvy parents are loving, with 2 in 5 parents choosing Aldi nappies. Here’s how you can start making all kinds of savings with Aldi Mamia today.
*Source: Kantar | GB Market | Total Nappies and Pants | Volume (units) | 52 w/c 10th July 2022. Prices correct at time of publication, subject to change.
7 easy swaps to save nearly £250 a YEAR on baby essentials
How to save on Newborn nappies, 0-2 months
For someone so tiny, your newborn gets through a LOT of nappies. Aldi research shows that babies get through 560 nappies in the first 2 months!
If you’re buying some of the popular branded nappies, this can make a big dent on your bank balance. But there is an easy way to make instant savings …
Aldi Mamia Newborn Premium Dry Fast Size 1 nappies cost just 79p for a 24-pack. Buying 560 nappies for your baby from birth to 2 months old works out at a total spend of £18.17!
Which is way less than the total cost of £52.25 if you splashed out on the same number of nappies from another leading brand.
Claim your FREE pack of Aldi Mamia Newborn nappies here.
Aldi total cost per pack: £18.17
Leading brand total cost per pack: £52.25
Suitable for the most delicate of skin, Aldi Mamia nappies are soft and breathable. They also have a clever Dry Fast Technology to absorb wee fast and keep your newborn fresh and dry.
Only available from Aldi, you can pick up your pack instore or online.
How to save on Size 3 nappies, 3 months
Your 3-month-old baby will get through 240 nappies in their third month, an average of 8 a day. Rather than forking out £33.60 on a leading brand, head to Aldi.
Their Mamia Newborn Premium Dry Fast Size 3 nappies cost £2.89 for a pack of 56. This works out at a total cost of £12.
Aldi total cost: £12
Leading brand total cost: £33.60
Mamia Newborn Premium Dry Fast Size 3 nappies have the same clever technology to absorb wee fast and leave your baby happy … and dry. Pick up your pack in the Aldi baby aisle or online.
How to save on Size 4 nappies, 12 months
There are more savings to be had as your baby gets older ...
They'll get through a whopping 2,160 nappies, which can work out very expensive.
Make the switch to Mamia Ultra Dry Nappies Size 4 which cost £4.69 for a pack of 84.
The total cost for the nappies your baby will get through from 12 months is £120.
And this is MUCH cheaper than the total spend of £280.80 if you were to buy a leading brand instead.
Aldi total cost: £120
Leading brand total cost: £280.80
Mamia Ultra Dry Nappies have fast absorbency which locks away wetness and keeps your baby dry for up to 12 hours, day and night.
Their clever design also means your baby has room to move, with no leaks, thanks to stretchy sides and flexible leg cuffs.
How to save on Organic Baby Food Pouches
When you start weaning your baby, you’ll face added costs as you buy their first foods. Cut your weekly food bill by popping Mamia Organic Pouches into your basket.
At just 72p for 130g, they’re less than half the price of another popular brand’s baby food pouches which cost £1.60.
Mamia Organic Food Pouches come in a range of baby-friendly recipes including Spaghetti Bolognese with Cheese, Chicken Casserole with Rice and Beef Casserole with Vegetables.
Suitable for babies aged 7 months and above, you don’t even need to heat the pouches up (another saving!).
Squeeze them straight from the pouch onto a spoon or into a little bowl.
Aldi per pouch cost: 72p each
Other popular brand's pouch cost: £1.60 each
How to save on baby Snack Bars
It’s not just nappies and baby pouches where you can make big savings.
Mamia has also got you covered for another baby essential that your little one LOVE … snack bars.
Mamia Organic Oaty Bars are £1.69 for a pack of 6. This is 32% less than another leading brand, which cost £2.20 for 6.
Suitable for toddlers aged 12 months and above, the yummy bars are a great source of fibre and are 100% organic.
Choose from Mamia Organic Carrot Cake, Strawberry & Apple Soft Oaty Bars and Banana Oaty Bars.
Aldi Mamia snack bars: £1.69 for 6 or 28p per bar
Other leading brand's snack bars: £2.20 for 6 or 36p per bar
How to save on Weaning Meals
Your baby is now 12 months and their little tummies are ready for bigger meals. Which means another rise in the cost of your food shop.
Make savings today with Mamia Organic Tray Meals which cost just 85p for 200g pots. You can save up to £1.31 compared to another leading brand which costs £2.20.
With no additives or added sugar, Mamia Organic Tray Meals come in a range of toddler-friendly flavours including Chicken Paella, Beef Stew and Bolognese Pasta Bake.
How to save on Baby Puddings
Babies LOVE puddings. And you’ll love the savings on Mamia Organic Custard Pots. Costing £1.09 for a pack of 4, you’ll save 27% on your shop compared to another popular brand.
Choose from Banana Custard or Fruity Custard. Both suitable for babies from 6 months, each pot contains real fruit puree (no lumps) and is one of your baby’s 5-a-day.
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