huggies ultra dry nappies girls size 5: 50% off at Coles

The newborn phase doesn't last long, but the nappy bill certainly feels like it does. A baby in the first few weeks can go through 10 to 12 nappies a day, so even a $2 difference between stores adds up fast. This week, Coles is the place to be for Marquise Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1 (up to 5kg), and the gap against Woolies is worth knowing about before you add to your trolley.

Cheapest Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1: Coles Wins This Week

Coles has the Marquise Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1 at $15.00, which works out to $0.58 per nappy. Woolworths is selling the same product at $17.00, a full $2.00 more. That's a 12% premium for walking through a different door.

Two dollars doesn't sound like much until you do the maths. If you're getting through a pack a week in those early days, you're looking at $8 a month saved just by picking the right supermarket. Over the 8-to-10 weeks most babies spend in Size 1, that's over $15 back in your pocket without changing a single thing about your routine.

For parents managing the full cost of a new baby, every bit counts. And eco-conscious or hypoallergenic nappies are often the first thing people assume they can't afford, this price point challenges that.

What You Actually Get With Marquise Newborn Nappies

Marquise sits in an interesting middle ground: it's not the rock-bottom supermarket label, but it's well below the premium-brand ceiling. The Size 1 nappies are made with 73% plant-based materials, are dermatologically tested, and are free from fragrance, latex, chlorine, and dioxins. That's the kind of spec list most parents with a newborn are looking for, especially if their bub has sensitive skin or they want to avoid harsh chemicals in the first weeks of life.

The nappies claim up to 12 hours of leak protection via a 5-layer absorbent core with quick-dry technology. There's also a wetness indicator on the newborn pack, which is genuinely handy when you're sleep-deprived and can't remember when you last checked.

At $0.58 per nappy from Coles, Marquise slots in at the upper end of mid-range pricing (budget supermarket brands can get down to $0.15, $0.30 per nappy), but well below boutique eco brands that can push past $0.80 or more. For plant-based and hypoallergenic credentials, $0.58 is a fair price.

Is $15 a Good Price, or Just the Going Rate?

To put it in context: standard budget and private-label nappies at Coles and Woolies regularly come in at $0.15, $0.30 per unit for conventional options. Huggies Newborn packs can hit $0.35, $0.65 per nappy depending on the pack size and whether they're on special. So Marquise at $0.58 is priced at the premium end of the supermarket range, but it's bringing eco and hypoallergenic credentials that the cheaper options don't.

For Woolies at $1.55 per unit (as listed), that price appears to reflect a much smaller pack count. The per-unit cost is dramatically higher than Coles, so if you're at Woolies and want Marquise, you're paying significantly more per nappy. Buying from Coles this week is the obvious call.

That said, if you're simply after the cheapest nappy per unit possible, hypoallergenic or not, both Coles and Woolies carry their own private-label newborn options that can cut your cost significantly. The Coles and Woolies store-brand nappies are made to a decent standard and many parents use them without issue, especially once the most sensitive early weeks have passed.

Smart Shopping Tips for the Newborn Nappy Stage

A few things worth knowing before you stock up:

Don't over-buy Size 1. Newborns grow out of it faster than you'd expect. Many babies born above 3.5kg skip through Size 1 in three to four weeks. Buy a pack or two, see how quickly they're growing, then decide whether to buy in bulk or move up a size. A cupboard full of nappies your baby has outgrown is a common and expensive mistake.

Compare pack sizes, not just the shelf price. A $15 pack of 26 nappies and a $17 pack of 11 nappies are not the same deal. Always check the per-unit price on the shelf label, Cuugo shows this automatically, but in-store the label is usually on the bottom of the price tag.

Private-label alternatives are worth a look. Both Coles (CUB brand) and Woolies carry their own newborn nappies at a noticeably lower price point. They won't have the eco credentials of Marquise, but if budget is the primary concern, they do the job. Aldi's BabyLove range is also worth a look, it's a popular mid-range option that tends to come in at a lower per-unit cost than branded alternatives.

Watch for specials on larger packs. Supermarkets regularly run half-price or multi-buy promotions on nappies. If you spot Marquise on special in a bigger pack size, that's the time to stock up, assuming your baby hasn't already moved into Size 2.

Parents spending $0.58 per nappy on a plant-based, dermatologically tested option from Coles are getting genuinely good value in the eco-nappy category, and right now, that's $2 less than Woolies for the privilege.