Good nappies are an absolute essential for every bub, that’s why we’re so excited to bring you this review, for a brand new nappy brand!
Proudly Australian made, Hugs & Bubs is a brand new nappy brand, offering great everyday value for parents.
Hugs & Bubs offers up to 12 hours of fast absorption and long-lasting dryness, to keep your bub’s skin dryer, making the nappies perfect for day and night protection.
With a soft stretchy waistband the nappies are soft and breathable for your bub’s ultimate comfort.
Hugs & Bubs nappies are dermatologically tested for delicate skin and include a wetness indicator that changes colour when wet, making it easier for parents to know when it’s time for a nappy change.
The nappies are hypoallergenic and free from formaldehyde, latex, lotions, elementary chlorine and perfumes to protect little one’s delicate skin.
What sizes are the nappies available in?
Hugs & Bubs nappies are available in six sizes;
Size 1 Newborn (up to 5kg)
Size 2 Infant (4-8kgs)
Size 3 Crawler (6-11kg)
Size 4 Toddler (10-15kg)
Size 5 Walker (13-18kg)
Size 6 Junior (15-25Kg)
Where can I buy Hugs & Bubs nappies?
Hugs & Bubs are exclusively available on Amazon.com.au with free delivery in as fast as two days with Amazon Prime membership. Prime membership includes the best of shopping and entertainment and in Australia, that includes access to free shipping in as fast as two days on Prime eligible orders; access to a number of entertainment benefits such as Prime Video.
Hugs & Bubs is also available on Subscribe and Save’ which is Amazon Australia’s subscription program that enables customers to sign up for scheduled repeat deliveries on products they routinely shop for with the benefit of a 10% discount and free delivery. Customers can choose how often their products are delivered from every 2 weeks to every 6 months. Customers have the flexibility to skip deliveries, change the delivery day or cancel from the ‘Manage your Subscriptions page.’ Prime members will be able to unlock extra discounts on select baby products.
So many nappies in the box and the koala print is adorable. Little miss loved them too! They were quick and easy to use with great absorbency! The only thing I would change would be to maybe size up as they're a more compact fit. Other than that would definitely recommend!!
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I loved using the new hugs and bubs nappies for my little girls ! Oddly the one size fit them both!
I loved that they have a cute koala print , there super soft, absorbing, no latex or lotion and perfume free ! They also have a wet line indicater that is yellow and turns blue when soiled !
Best of all that they are Aussie made !
They come in big boxes that out lasted a whole month !! Great huh!
I 1000% percent have already recommend to all mums and friends and family I know
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
Have been using these nappies for a week now and have been impressed with their absorbency. They’re soft to touch, fit my toddler well and it’s great having the wetness indicator. The nappies feature a cute design too! Size wise they’re not as large as some others but I sized up for my son so they fit fine.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
These nappies are very absorbant with no leaks even during those longer overnight stretches. Love that they are proudly Australian made. They are also affordable to buy and even cheaper with a subscription. Big thumbs up from me that they don't contain nasties such as formaldehyde, latex, elementary chlorine, perfumes or lotions. I would happily recommend these nappies to other parents.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
We’ve been using these all day & night for the last week & they’ve been great. No leaks, easy to fit. The one month supply would definitely let us longer than a month. I love they are Australian made. Nightly recommend.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
My first compliments go to Amazon for an amazingly fast delivery.. they delivered the product faster than I clicked yes. So impressed. My new bub arrives in December so to test the nappies, I have used one nappy. The nappy was dropped with slow water initially and after 3 normal drips, I did a big water drop on it. The wet indicator immediately changed colour. Impressive. I love the fact they are Aus made. Also I noticed the elastic band will be perfect for my bub. I tested the elastic on my older son's arm lol... It was a bit funny. But yes no red lines of the elastic. I am quite confident it matches the qualities of a good nappy and I will be using the subscribe and save option. Test for yourselves mums and see the quality.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
During size selection there was a disclaimer to size up if unsure. We are currently using size 5 of other brand and it’s a bit big yet comfortable for my son. Hugs and Bubs size 5 is for 13-15 Kg but my son is only 12.5 Kg so I felt confident that choosing size 5 is good for him. When the nappies arrived I immediately thought that the nappies look small. When I put it on to my baby, it almost didn’t fit but we’re lucky it still does. We’re at the very end of the strap. Since the nappy is a bit fitted on him, I was concerned that he may develop rashes or redness but amazingly, he didn’t. I also felt that the material used are really soft and gentle on skin. For long hour or even overnight use, we didn’t experience any skin problem. As for absorption, it is very good too. No leaks or material tearing down after up to 8 hrs of use or overnight. I’m really happy with the quality and if only they’ll have nappy pants, I may switch as it has a very competitive pricing too. I recommend this to moms just make sure to size up.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
Awesome nappies made in Australia no added nasty chemicals super absorbent and very nice price I would definitely recommend these and have already bought some more!
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I bought a months worth of these from Amazon as they were cheaper then the huggies I usually buy and I'd seen they were on here. I dont mind them. They are a slightly smaller fit size wise compared to the huggies but they havnt leaked once so far. They look pretty comfortable on her aswell.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
These nappies are wondering. They didn't leave any marks on my son's skin and the designs were eye catching. Definitely done the job and would definitely recommend.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
Good fit, no leaks, no nasties and Aussie made: perfect choice!
I have been looking for a while for Australian made nappies and that are gentle for little ones skin. I tested this brand recently and I am very happy with it! It is the exact right fit for my toddler, no leaks at night, ticks all the criteria to make it my regular nappy brand! Cute koala design and convenient large packaging is another plus :)
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I've never heard about this brand before but after reading this article and all the reviews I really want to try it. I wish I could have one for trial but I'll give it a go. I rated according to the reviews and the confidence that the reviews gave to me.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I was gifted some of these nappies to try, I was just going to test them of a day and stick to my usual nappies at night but my husband put one on for the night and to my surprise we woke up with no leaks! Definitely would use these again.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I've saved the nappy box for my soon to be born bub... In the interim here's what I found... The box is soooo cute and my older son thought it had some toys in it lol. The size is impressive and you don't need to get two boxes of nappies for one month's supply.. this one box at a cheaper price and great quality will do it all. I have done a test to try out the nappy capacity before bub is here just to review it. It feels soft and holds good amount of liquid but I'm not too sure about the gooey newborn poo. Stay tuned for more.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I got the size for my newborn since my toddler had already given up wearing nappies. My baby is in size 2. Hugs and Bubs nappies are true to its size and fits my baby well. She feels comfy wearing it and I love the koala prints. However, since newborns have wet poo most of the time, it doesn’t hold well poo explosions. My bub kept on having leaks - let’s say in 6 out of 10 nappies. I was a bit disappointed with it so I won’t make any switch anytime soon.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
We were so excited to trial this new brand! My toddler loved the super cute Koala design so we had no problem with the change. No leaks or rashes. I also love how they non toxic. Stretchy brand and wet indicator is another plus however I would size up as they are a bit on the small make. Thank you for choosing us to trial them. We are super grateful and we will be recommending "hugs and bubs" to our family and friends. xx
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
So many nappies in the box and the koala print is adorable. Little miss loved them too! They were quick and easy to use with great absorbency! The only thing I would change would be to maybe size up as they're a more compact fit. Other than that would definitely recommend!!
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I loved using the new hugs and bubs nappies for my little girls ! Oddly the one size fit them both!
I loved that they have a cute koala print , there super soft, absorbing, no latex or lotion and perfume free ! They also have a wet line indicater that is yellow and turns blue when soiled !
Best of all that they are Aussie made !
They come in big boxes that out lasted a whole month !! Great huh!
I 1000% percent have already recommend to all mums and friends and family I know
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
It is great seeing an Australian made nappy with so many bonuses, like having no formaldehyde, no latex, no lotions or elementary chlorine and no perfumes plus the benefit of buying direct from Amazon for door delivery on a matter of days and such big boxes so you aren't thinking about nappies for a month at a time but as by this age, your littlies is a wriggler, it would benefit to have the nappy as a pull up to make it easier to put on bub instead of chasing them halfway around the house each change time
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
Great absorbent nappies, no nasties & Aussie made for the win
Loved our trail of the Hugs & Bubs nappies. I found the nappy really hugged my daughters body well, never leaked and had great absorption for overnight dryness.
Loved the fact that they don’t contain any nasties for babies skin and love supporting Australian made products. These nappies are reasonably affordable on Amazon & delivered straight to your door super quick. A large box such as the ones we got could last us a whole month. Would defiantly recommend and purchase again.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I tried these nappies with my 2 year old. They worked quite well. No leaks, but I felt they didn't hold as much as other brands. They also seem to run on the small side, so order a size up just to be on the safe side. Designs are cute and bubs always felt dry on his skin even when the nappy was wet.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
We were fortunate to try these Hugs and Bubs nappies for the trial. I'm pleased to say we actually really like them and will probably keep using them rather than going back to our previous big brand. We are big Amazon.com.au shoppers so having them available there, delivered with our Prime delivery is great! My little on is 15 months, and only 7kg so for her size she just gets into the 6-11kg Crawler size 3 nappies. She has a lot of room to grow in them so I think she will be in them for a long time to come. We like the fit indicator so we don't get them tighter on one side than the other, plus the wetness indicator helps too, this is available in most other brands. I'd never heard of the brand before so was a bit apprehensive, but am really happy with them.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
Have been using these nappies for a week now and have been impressed with their absorbency. They’re soft to touch, fit my toddler well and it’s great having the wetness indicator. The nappies feature a cute design too! Size wise they’re not as large as some others but I sized up for my son so they fit fine.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
I was super skeptical when being asked to review these nappies. We have had a lot of trouble finding affordable nappies that don’t irritate our little ones skin; and I’m so excited to be able to say these were on point!!
The nappies themselves are soft the the touch, have a good amount of stretch and flex in the waistband and appear to move with the body.
The wetness indicated is great for those times your not sure, and the nappy itself has not leaked once!! Not once!!!
At approximately 27cent per nappy they’re excellent value for money.
My only one criticism is that they’re not easy accessible, and I do wonder if I would go to the effort of ordering nappies separate from my daily shop, and having to wait for delivery.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
These nappies are very absorbant with no leaks even during those longer overnight stretches. Love that they are proudly Australian made. They are also affordable to buy and even cheaper with a subscription. Big thumbs up from me that they don't contain nasties such as formaldehyde, latex, elementary chlorine, perfumes or lotions. I would happily recommend these nappies to other parents.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
We’ve been using these all day & night for the last week & they’ve been great. No leaks, easy to fit. The one month supply would definitely let us longer than a month. I love they are Australian made. Nightly recommend.
Hugs & Bubs is a brand I trust to provide comfort and care for my baby’s skin
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
7:15 pm
Fresh looking nappy
I picked size 10-15kg to try for both my 3 years old and 8 months old. It is amazing that both can fit in the same size.
5:09 pm
So cute with koalas!
12:46 pm
Amazing game changer
I loved that they have a cute koala print , there super soft, absorbing, no latex or lotion and perfume free ! They also have a wet line indicater that is yellow and turns blue when soiled !
Best of all that they are Aussie made !
They come in big boxes that out lasted a whole month !! Great huh!
I 1000% percent have already recommend to all mums and friends and family I know
8:51 am
Absolutely amazing
7:29 pm
Absorbent, soft and a cute design
5:14 pm
Very absorbant nappies
9:44 am
Great
11:24 am
Very good
10:50 am
Superb quality but a little small in size
10:44 am
Awesome great quality
8:39 am
HUGS AND BUBS NAPPIES
5:23 pm
Reliable gentle
2:24 pm
Good fit, no leaks, no nasties and Aussie made: perfect choice!
10:41 pm
I need to try it
10:35 pm
Surprisingly good
11:19 pm
Good quality
11:28 pm
I expected too much
7:15 pm
Fresh looking nappy
I picked size 10-15kg to try for both my 3 years old and 8 months old. It is amazing that both can fit in the same size.
9:49 pm
Highly Recommend! Aussie Made!
5:09 pm
So cute with koalas!
12:46 pm
Amazing game changer
I loved that they have a cute koala print , there super soft, absorbing, no latex or lotion and perfume free ! They also have a wet line indicater that is yellow and turns blue when soiled !
Best of all that they are Aussie made !
They come in big boxes that out lasted a whole month !! Great huh!
I 1000% percent have already recommend to all mums and friends and family I know
8:51 am
Absolutely amazing
8:27 am
Bulk convenience
8:06 pm
Great absorbent nappies, no nasties & Aussie made for the win
Loved the fact that they don’t contain any nasties for babies skin and love supporting Australian made products. These nappies are reasonably affordable on Amazon & delivered straight to your door super quick. A large box such as the ones we got could last us a whole month. Would defiantly recommend and purchase again.
12:27 am
Good for the price
8:12 pm
Great value nappies with good absorbancy and fit
7:29 pm
Absorbent, soft and a cute design
6:53 pm
Love supporting Aussie Made! Plus, no more leaks!
The nappies themselves are soft the the touch, have a good amount of stretch and flex in the waistband and appear to move with the body.
The wetness indicated is great for those times your not sure, and the nappy itself has not leaked once!! Not once!!!
At approximately 27cent per nappy they’re excellent value for money.
My only one criticism is that they’re not easy accessible, and I do wonder if I would go to the effort of ordering nappies separate from my daily shop, and having to wait for delivery.
5:14 pm
Very absorbant nappies
9:44 am
Great
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