As the kids get older, it’s important that we give them the independence to flourish into confident young adults. It is also essential (for our own peace of mind) that they can contact us when ever they need us. Whether it’s for a lift home, or to let us know about a change of plan, it’s important for them to have access to a mobile phone while they are enjoying their independence.
Which is why we are super excited to be inviting MoM members to apply to trial a $180 Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card at home with their kids and then tell us what they think!
The Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card is the ideal solution for mums getting their kids their first phone! With a 365-day expiry and unlimited std. national talk & text it’s the perfect plan for kids!
Optus Prepaid gives you the freedom of a no lock-in contract and the flexibility to change your recharge amount with every recharge. Whether you’re bringing your own phone and just want a SIM, or want a new phone and SIM, Optus has a great range of Prepaid mobile plans for you. How great is that?
All Mum selected for the Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card review have been sent an Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card to place in one of their telephone handsets to give to their kids to trial. Read about their family’s experience with the Optus Prepaid Sim – Epic Value Plan below.
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I have purchased my granddaughter a Optus prepaid phone and sim for a reward gift. I love the idea that the amount of messages she can have and the value this sim has to offer. I only purchase update monthly and it is easy to purchase and very convenient it is also flexible and can be used for the whole family. I know I can purchase and forget it for a year with no worries. No I don’t like Selfies.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
I actually have this for myself! I am not a big phone user so a plan is too expensive at minimum $30 a month when I only call when needed. Now I have unlimited calls & 60gb data which is plenty for what I do. When my daughters get a phone this is the plan I will get for them also as great value for money.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
We trialed the Optus prepaid SIM for my son and found it to be extremely cost effective as well as convenient. During the trial we had many conversations about the prepaid sim as well as the features included in it and because of how much we loved it my sister ended up purchasing two of the prepaid sim plans for my nephews as well! It gives great peace of mind to know that for a whole year the credit won’t run out and the kids will be able to be contacted.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
With a child in their first year of high school and making their way there and back, I was looking for a cheap way to keep in contact without having to pay a monthly contract fee. The Optus Epic Value Plan does just that! It means I know she will always be able to ring or text me and vice versa. It also has enough data for her to check key things like bus/train times when she is out and about. Perfect.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My 13 year old teen Chloe and I got the opportunity to review the new Optus 60GB sim and we are both so impressed! It’s so nice to have the peace of mind when she is out with her friends that she can contact us whenever she needs to without having to worry about data or credit on her phone constantly.
With the 365 day expiry she is also not pressured to use the data in a short time frame which works well for our family as we do have strict screen time hours in our house.
This is an absolute winner for any parents with teenage kids!
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The Optus $180 Prepaid SIM is great value for money. A whole year of unlimited calls and text and 60GB data means no stress of large monthly bills. It was really easy to set up and I had it working within minutes. My daughter is so excited to trial it.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
Optus pre paid SIM epic value plan is by far one of the best out there for teens. Optus has massive coverage Australia wide so you won’t hit any blank spots and be unable to use your phone. Great for teenagers, and the price makes it great for mum and dad. Easy to use. And no lock in contract, that option is the best! So we can use it while we need it and stop when we don’t. Highly recommend to all
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My daughter is enjoying reviewing the Optus $180 Prepaid SIM. It was so easy to set up and is great value for money. It lasts a year with unlimited calls and text and 60GB of data. No more stress about big monthly bills – it equates to only $15 per month.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My daughter is so excited to trial the Optus $180 Prepaid Mobile SIM. I love that I don’t have to be worried about high monthly bills. For $180 she will have unlimited calls and texts and 60GB of data – that’s peace of mind for a whole year. Set up was so quick and easy.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
I actually let my daughter trial this product because she has been nagging me about getting a better credit plan for a year or so now and I was going to get her one soon anyway. But because of how much she loved it and how cost effective it is, I bought my son this plan too and he loves it too!
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The amount of data and credit you get for a plan of this price is ridiculously good! My daughter loves this plan and is so grateful that she got a shot at trialling it because it is so useful for her and it is a fast and efficient plan too in terms of the data portion.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
I was really easy to setup the mobile phone sim. Came with a tool to open the back of the mobile to change sim cards. My son installed it in a matter of minutes with the phone operating as usual. Just follow the prompts on the phone. Anyone can do it.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
So far my son and i are loving this Optus Prepaid Sim. We found it extremely easy to set up which was fantastic as we are a busy family constantly running around to sport or other commitments. My son was over the moon when i told him he could finally have his first phone and it put my mind at ease to know that he would be able to text or call me at any time without the worry of him running out of credit. The convince of this prepaid SIM is second to none. I haven’t heard of any other companies that offer a product like this and i find it to be working so well at the moment.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My son is loving being able to chat to his mates without me telling at him to stop or he will use all of his credit.
His Nan and Pop are travelling Australia and now he gets to ring them and chat for as long as he wants with the unlimited talk and text.
As you can see from the pic his phone is almost as good as ice cream!!
This plan is EPIC and he agrees! A happy teenager is a happy household.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
What value for money!
My son is loving his new Optus prepaid mobile sim plan.
We dont have to worry about recharging and it’s great that credits don’t expire and require you recharge every month in order to keep that plan.
We live rural and have no issues with reception. He calls me after school and we don’t have to worry about talking too long and using up all of his credit.
Great plan, very happy.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The Optus $180 prepaid mobile SIM is great and awesome value. With unlimited calls and texts and 60GB of data that lasts a year, my daughter is excited to try it. There is no stress or worry of big expensive monthly bills and it was really easy to set up.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
When I received the Optus Prepaid SIM, I found setting it up very easy, and I’m not very tech savy. I at first thought $180.00 what a lot of money, until I started to see the real value. I love the liberation the Optus plan allows, it lasts 365days to use. I like to check how much data I had used and was able to type a text to allow an update of how much I had actually used. To my surprise I had so much still available. The $180 shows the real value when you consider the phone calls, texts and data roaming I have done. This allows my son to keep in contact with me when Im out running. Well done Optus, and thanks MOM’s for this opportunity.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The Optus Prepaid SIM was really easy to set up. Within a few minutes, we had my daughters phone up and running. It is a great deal that my daughter is excited to test. I love the freedom of this plan and I love that it lasts a whole year.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
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Mums Reveal Their Fail-Safe Nappy Rash Tips
Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time mum, protecting your baby’s delicate skin is right up there on the priorities list. Because when their skin is irritation-free, it really does make for a happier bub! Anyone who’s had to deal with nappy rash (me included!) knows it’s an inescapable mum truth.
Having skin irritation as an adult is super distracting and annoying. So just imagine what that’s like for our teeny babies and toddlers, who need to focus on sleep, eat and play. No wonder they can be so upset when they have nappy rash.
One thing you do need to ditch when it comes to nappy rash is mum guilt. It happens despite our best efforts. But it is helpful if you can get ahead of the game by doing as much as you can to try and prevent nappy rash in the first place.
We asked our hundreds of thousands of Mouths of Mums members for their tried-and-true, trusted nappy rash tips, and their responses came down to four key tips. So if you’re about to have your first baby, or your fifth, it’s worth popping on the kettle and reading through what’s helped other mums.
Fail-Safe Nappy Rash Tips From Mums
What we love about these tips is they’re perfect for mums and expecting mums, and they’re really simple to do. Everything from what to use and what to steer clear of, to helpful hints on caring for delicate baby skin.
1. Nappy Free Time
“As much free nappy time as possible. Lay baby on a blanket covered with a towel on the floor, without a nappy on, if possible in front of a warm sunny window.” – Joanne W.
We love nappy free time for newborn and toddlers (although it’s a lot harder to get them to stay in one place!). And while nappy free time is one of the most popular nappy rash tips among our mums, using the right nappy also plays a huge part in protecting against irritation on your baby’s skin. For example, Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants have clever Rapid-Dry™ Technology, which instantly absorbs for drier skin. And they’re perfect for day and night, with up to 12 hours of leakage protection.
2. Change Nappies Frequently
“For me, what worked on my two kids is not leaving them in soiled nappies too long. I definitely changed as soon as they were wet and let their skin air dry before placing a new nappy on. I would rather go through more nappies than have to deal with the uncomfortable rash they would feel.” – MoM Member
Frequent nappy changes are a fail-safe way to keep moisture, but it’s not always practical (babies just love to fill their nappies while you’re out and about!) Huggies Newborn Nappies are designed to help protect a baby’s delicate skin with a zinc-enriched layer*, clinically proven to help protect against skin irritation.
3. Use A Barrier Cream
“My mum put me onto Zinc and Caster Oil cream. It is FABULOUS stuff! It’s very thick and sticks like you know what to a blanket hehe I tried literally everything and this was the only stuff that helped.” – Trudes
Using a barrier cream was another really popular tip from our mums. But did you know that Huggies Newborn Nappies are the only nappy with a zinc enriched layer. The zinc oxide in Huggies Newborn Nappies is the same ingredient found in many nappy rash creams, which helps to protect against irritation with visibly less redness on skin. They’re also endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and the number one choice in Australian hospitals.
4. Choose Gentle
“Don’t use scented wipes. Flannel and warm water is the best.” – Justine F
Using the most natural product possible for wiping a baby’s delicate skin to prevent irritation is a tip that’s been passed down from generation to generation – and it’s still a great one. But something lots of mums don’t consider that a nappy itself can help protect against skin irritation. Huggies Newborn Nappies are clinically proven* to help protect against skin irritation while Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants keep up with wriggly little ones while providing superior dryness, making them perfect for active toddlers.
Nappy Rash Myths & Facts
🚫 Myth: Nappy rash is only caused by wet nappies. ✅ Fact: It’s true that moisture does play a role in nappy rash, it can also be caused by moisture friction, bacteria, and even what the nappy is made from.
It’s why choosing a nappy that’s specifically designed for skin protection is really important.
🚫 Myth: Cloth nappies are better at preventing nappy rash than disposable nappies. ✅ Fact: When it comes to nappy rash, there’s not really any need to compare cloth and disposable nappies, because it’s all about keeping baby dry. The longer baby can stay dry, the better.
🚫 Myth: Nappy rash creams are the only way to protect against irritation. ✅ Fact: A good nappy with a zinc enriched layer can also help to protect against irritation.
Find Huggies Newborn Nappies and Ultra Dry Nappy Pants in your supermarket nappy aisle today.
Mouths of Mums is working with Huggies to bring you this handy information.
*Zinc as Zinc Oxide. Tested on adult skin as a suitable substitute for baby skin. *#1 choice in Australian hospitals based on sales data.
My first born had terrible nappy rash and ulcers from acid urine and none of the specialists prescription creams did anything. I finally used Petroleum Jelly and it cleared up his skin very quickly and kept future rashes at bay. It is cheap and easy to use and works the best of anything.
Any redness can be resolved with a tub of Sudocrem. It’s a cream that smells like lavender. Very pleasant and usually works quickly within the first application.
Take it with you everywhere. It helps poo nappy changes. Just apply on bottom area to prevent future nappy rash. Your baby will be happy with it on. It doesn’t feel cold like a wet wipe.
Any redness can be resolved with a tub of Sudocrem. It’s a cream that smells like lavender. Very pleasant and usually works quickly within the first application.
Take it with you everywhere. It helps poo nappy changes. Just apply on bottom area to prevent future nappy rash. Your baby will be happy with it on. It doesn’t feel cold like a wet wipe.
I had issues with my son pooping a lot as a newborn. Sometimes it can be really hard to keep the rash at bay if you have a child that is constantly doing that. There is some acidity in the excrement and that can cause burning before it’s even been against their skin for long. I used to use paw paw cream on him and that worked best as a barrier.
Nappy Rash can be so raw and painful and i always worried so much when our babies had a bout of it. I remember trying so many things but always found good old petroleum jelly used regularly would help in keeping it at bay. There are some great suggestions in the article.
I did find that not all nappy rash creams are as good as each other. After trialing many brands I settled on Sudocrem as the best for me and my baby. Changing nappies frequently and air time is also very important.
There are so many common sense tip in this article and they are tips that we followed. We kept everything as natural as possible on very soft and sensitive skin. We went with plenty of nappy free times and we were very fortunate to not encounter issues with nappy rash.
This article describes very much what we always have done: frequent nappy changes, plenty of bare bum time, no fragrances also not in soaps and a good nappy rash cream. It can become more challenging when your child has diarrhea; in which case bare bum time becomes more complex and the skin more irritated in which the gentle washing with warm water, patting dry with a soft cotton flannel and good zinc cream is more important
Even though I agree that prevention is key, I also think it’s important to have a good barrier cream to hand to help at the first signs of trouble. There are lots of good brands, you can pick any really that suits your baby’s skin. But use it liberally when you need it!
Yay! First time seeing my own comment in an article! *happy dance*
But yes, i do swear by changing their nappies as soon as it’s soiled. It’s what worked for us for both children! We always go prepared and change either before going out, during or in the car boot if we really had to
Nappy rash is horrible and prevention is definately better than cure. This is a fantastic article with some great tips. Especially the changing of the nappy frequently. Unfortunately sometimes especially once they’re on solids and their poops get yucky a little nappy rash can be unavoidable in which case a small amount of sudocreme clears it up quickly.
We found that changing nappies frequently was key for us. And once the kids starting sleeping for long periods at night, we started using the really good quality nappies – Huggies, as it happens – while cheaper nappies were still okay for the day and frequent changes. Nappies do vary! .
This is a really great reminder that nappy rash can happen but there are some great tips to help try and avoid it. I use to do a lot of nappy free time with my daughter when we were home as she had sensitive skin and I layered the barrier cream on all the time, especially at night.
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Optus
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Great value
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WE BOUGHT IT!
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Perfect for teenagers
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THIS SIM REALLY IS EPIC VALUE
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Peace of mind for a whole year
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Great value for money
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Great value for money
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Value for money
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Daughter trialled bought for my son too!
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Such a great plan!
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Setup so simple
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Loving the freedom of unlimited texts and calls!
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Loves his new Optus prepaid sim
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Best valued prepaid plan
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Great value for money
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A Pleasant surprise on value
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A great plan that lasts a year
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