Cloth vs disposables — what’s cheaper? Discover the real cost of nappies in Australia, and see how cloth can save your family $2,000+ per child.
Nappies are one of the biggest ongoing costs for parents.
But how much are you really spending on disposables — and how does that compare to cloth? Let’s break it down using Australian averages and real product examples.
💰 The Cost of Disposable Nappies
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Average use: 6,000–7,000 nappies from birth to toilet training (approx. 2.5–3 years).
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Cost per disposable:
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Budget brands: $0.15–$0.30
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Mid-range brands: $0.30–$0.45
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Premium/eco disposables: $0.45–$0.70+
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That means the average Australian family will spend between $2,500 and $4,000 on disposable nappies — per child.
💰 The Cost of Cloth Nappies
Our Cloth Nappies 2.0 are designed to last from newborn through to toilet training, for every child.
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One full-time stash (24 nappies): around $720 if purchased individually.
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Bundles & collections: Buying in sets reduces this cost significantly — for example, our Cloth Nappy Bundles offer curated packs at discounted prices.
With proper care, nappies can also be reused for siblings, making the long-term cost even lower.
🧺 Washing Costs
Yes, cloth nappies need washing — but it’s less than most parents think. On average, you’ll add 2–3 extra loads of washing per week, costing around $150–$200 per year in water, electricity, and detergent.
Even with washing costs included, cloth still works out far cheaper than disposables.
🌱The Bigger Picture
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Disposables: 6,000 nappies → tonnes of plastic waste in landfill (lasting 300–500 years).
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Cloth nappies: 24 nappies → washed, reused, and even handed down to siblings.
The eco savings are as impressive as the financial ones.
The bottom line?
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Disposables: $2,500–$4,000 (per child) + tonnes of landfill.
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Cloth nappies: $720–$1,000 (including washing costs, full-time use).
That’s a saving of $2,000+ per child — plus the knowledge that you’ve dramatically reduced your household waste.
Ready to save? Start your journey today with our Cloth Nappies 2.0 or kickstart with a money-saving Cloth Nappy Bundle.
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Cloth vs disposables — what’s cheaper? Discover the real cost of nappies in Australia, and see how cloth can save your family $2,000+ per child.