The baby essentials swaps to save you money on your weekly shop
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Louisa Sherlock
Associate EditorIt feels like everything is getting more expensive right now, but there ARE still ways to save money. One easy win is by swapping some of your usual go-to baby essentials for brilliant budget options.
And all you need to do is head to Aldi …
We’ve already shown you how to save nearly £250 a year on supplies for your baby. And the supermarket’s award-winning Mamia range has loads more bargain buys for you to snap up, including nappies, baby food pouches and toddler snacks.
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We've rounded up 6 new swap and saves that have been put to the test by our panel of real Netmums and their families ... and all come Netmums-recommended!
Here’s what to add to your Aldi trolley on your next weekly shop.
The baby essentials swaps to save you money on your weekly shop
1. How to save on rice cakes
At just 79p a pack, Aldi Mamia mini rice cakes are great value … and they’re Netmums Recommended too.
A massive 92% of Netmums members said they'd recommend Mamia mini rice cakes, in a poll of 99 members. And our testers loved the great value, which is no surprise given a popular brand equivalent costs £1.25 for the same 40g size bag.
Suitable for babies aged 7 months+, Aldi's vegan-friendly rice cakes contain vitamin B1, an essential vitamin for child development.
Choose from Organic Raspberry & Blueberry Mini Rice Cakes or Aldi Mamia Organic Apple Mini Rice Cakes.
2. How to save on newborn nappies
The number of nappy changes your newborn baby needs is a surprise to every new parent (10-12 a day in case you’re wondering!).
So swapping from other popular brands to cheaper, Netmums Recommended alternatives is an easy win.
In a poll of 89 Netmums members, 99% said they’d recommend Aldi Mamia Newborn Premium Dry Fast Nappies to other parents.
At just 79p for a pack of 24, each nappy costs just 3p. This is loads less than the 11p cost of a leading brand.
Designed for newborns weighing 2-5kg (4-11lbs), the Mamia nappies have Dry Fast Technology to absorb wee and keep your baby fresh and dry.
And the savings continue as your baby grows. Aldi Mamia Newborn Premium Dry Fast 2 Mini Nappies, suitable for babies weighing 3-6kg (6-13lbs), cost £2.25 for 60 nappies.
That’s 4p a nappy. Compare this to a leading brand alternative which will see you pay THREE TIMES as much, at 12p per nappy.
From our panel of 89 Netmums members, 99% said they’d recommend Aldi Mamia Newborn Premium Dry Fast 2 Mini Nappies to other parents.
3. How to save on baby fruit pouches
Cut the cost of baby weaning by switching to Aldi Mamia organic baby pouches.
The Netmums Recommended fruit pouches, perfect for Stage 1 weaning and beyond, are just 45p for a 70g pouch. Choose from Mango, Prunes or Pears and save around 55p compared to a leading brand alternative.
In our product test, 87% said they’d recommended Mamia fruit pouches to other parents. Made from 100% fruit with no added sugar, we can totally see why they're a hit!
4. How to save on baby snacks
Your baby or toddler's snack habit can soon add up. Switching to Aldi Mamia Soft Biscotti Biscuits is a quick and easy save.
A pack of 6 twin pack biscuits costs £1.89, compared to £2.50 from a leading brand.
Suitable for babies aged 7 months+, the organic biscotti biscuits are soft baked so there are no hard pieces to worry about.
Mamia Soft Biscotti biscuits, which are available in Strawberry or Apple flavours, are also Netmums Recommended. In our product trial, 92% of our 120 testers said they’d recommend the biscuits to other parents.
Our Netmums testers loved how easy they are for babies to eat (perfect for weaning), and how convenient the individually wrapped packs are for snacks on the go.
5. How to save on baby breakfast pouches
There's not just money savings to be had on baby fruit pouches. Aldi Mamia Breakfast Pouches are also cheaper than other leading brands.
The Netmums Recommended Aldi Mamia Breakfast Smooth Yogurt and Rice Pouches come in 3 baby-favourite flavours: Blueberry & Pear, Banana and Mango.
And each 100g pouch costs 85p. That’s a big saving compared to the £1.40 price of another popular alternative.
Each Mamia pouch is filled with smooth real fruit, baby rice and yogurt. There's zero lumps and the pouches are resealable too. Perfect!
6. How to save on Size 5 nappies
When your baby is on the move you want nappies that move with them. But you DON’T want to break the bank buying them.
Aldi Mamia Size 5 nappies cost £2.89 for a pack of 40. This works out at 7p a nappy, which is much cheaper than the 16p per nappy price of another leading brand.
Our testers loved the 12 hour protection, slim design and super-stretchy sides of the Mamia nappies. A huge 91% of the 91 testers polled said they’d recommend Mamia Size 5 nappies to other parents.
