Must-have 4 of 5
Nappies and Wipes
This is the unsexy one that quietly adds up if I treat a premium brand like a personality.
What it costs in Australia
Budget nappies are about 15 to 30 cents each, or roughly $10 to $25 a week for a newborn. Mid-range is about $18 to $38 a week. Wipes are about $3 to $5 a pack.
- Budget supermarket nappies about 15 to 30 cents each, roughly $10 to $25 a week for a newborn Any supermarket
- Mid-range nappies about $18 to $38 a week Have a look →
- Wipes about $3 to $5 a pack Have a look →
Prices checked 13 November 2026, mostly at Baby Bunting. Prices change, sales come and go, so check the retailer before you buy.
My plan, such as it is
- Don't stockpile one size. Apparently newborns grow out of newborn nappies before you've finished being smug about the bulk buy.
- Try a cheap pack and a mid-range pack and see which one leaks less. Then stop thinking about it.
- Work it out per nappy, not per pack. Big packs are not always cheaper.