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If ain’t broke, don’t fix it – that’s the message from parents after Woolworths changed their popular nappy range.
Taking to the Woolworths Facebook page, a mum has expressed her disappointment in the new the Little One’s nappies.
“You’ve made your new ones much thinner and smaller than the previous ones,” she wrote alongside a picture showing the size difference in the new and old nappies.
“Your size guide remains unchanged yet based on this picture, you have clearly made the new ones much thinner and smaller.
“They now don’t fit my son and I’m stuck with 5 packets of these terrible new nappies.”
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The mum added that she can’t justify the price now the nappies are smaller.
“They’re smaller and thinner and you still get the same amount of nappies in the packet for the same money. You’ve really made them smaller and continue to charge the same money,” she said.
Other parents chimed in, sharing similar experiences.
“The new ones have been a big step backwards. Much smaller and more uncomfortable for my boy and more mess,” one parent commented.
“What next Woolworths??? A thong nappy!” added another.
The changes came after Woolworths announced they are manufacturing their nappy range in Australia now instead of China.
One mum said she was happy about the manufacturing move but the new nappies don’t fit her daughter.
“I love that your nappies are now made in Australia, but why oh why did you have to make them smaller?” she asked. “The size six were the only nappies on the market that fit my little girl, and now they are too small.”
A Woolworth’s spokesperson said, “Last month we relaunched Woolworths’ Little One’s nappies with an Australian manufacturer. The new product features the latest in absorbency technology to help parents keep their children comfortable and dry.
“Most of the sizing specifications are similar to the previous range, with minor modifications to maintain and improve absorbency.
“If a child has outgrown the Little One’s Junior size, we recommend Little One’s Junior nappy pants. Due to the construction of the elastic sides, nappy pants are often able to accommodate a better larger fit.
“We know it can be frustrating finding the right size nappy, so we’ve introduced a fit indicator across all sizes, so parents know when it’s time to move up to the next size. We’re always looking for ways to improve our nappies, and value our customers’ feedback.”
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