Parents have long loved Aldi for its budget price yet quality ranges. However according to many mums and dads the store has missed the mark as it looked to go eco-friendly with its baby wipes.
The supermarket has discontinued its popular 64 packs of wipes. Instead it has switch to more eco-friendly version, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Its original product contained plastic which is not the case in the new version. The store says it "is another step forward" in its commitment to reduce plastic across its product.
The new product is biodegradable which is important in the fight against pollution. As biodegradable products break down naturally, they eventually decompose and are consumed by soil and other natural components.
However many parents have taken to Facebook to say why they are unhappy at the swap. And it is not just the fact that the new packs contain four less wipes than the old which is the problem.
Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, shopper Kelly Jane wrote: "Aldi are getting sneaky! 64 down to 60!!!! Aldi UK sort it out! Read the comments."
Parents were quick to criticise the supermarket. The post received more than 4,000 comments in a single day.
Francine Julian said: "I have stopped using them the new ones are horrible they remind me of Huggies wipes. They both fall apart when your trying to get them out the packet was very disappointed with them."
Louise Johnson commmented: "It's all well and good people saying it's only 4 wipes, but they've put the price up too. They are taking the mickey. For some families every little helps even 4 wipes...."
Lauren-marie Gordon slammed: "They are absolutely rubbish now, bought a box and just opened them yesterday. It's literally like the Huggies ones. Who ever designed these clearly didn't try clean a dirty bum with them. Disappointed, moved to these in 2018 after pampers were changed. Now need something else. Only ones we found great on 2nd born with eczema. **( we don't need for eczema child now, we continued use for baby 3 and now 4)."
Chantelle Oliver wrote: "Not only that but they have gone to pot too! I'm stopping using them... They are so much smaller, they feel like the old huggies ones and the quality is awful! 2 packets used to last me a week... Now I go through them in 4 days... So frustrating as I love aldi normally."
Melissa Pruden said: "These new ones are absolutely pants. I can't even describe them lol. They stick all together you pull about 20 out at a time and when your wiping a poo you put your finger through the paper. Not good lol x I need an alternative."
Other shoppers suggested alternatives for the wipes. Kelsey Berry said: For anyone wanting a great replacement. Morrisons own are absolutely amazing. I just wish I lived closer to one for convenience but they are great."
Dannyelle Preston said: "Poundland wet wipes are the best I’ve used. Moisture and thickness both great. I used them when both of mine were 3 months and never had a problem both have sensitive skin, I’ve got 2 kiddies and they are still being sold now 6 years on."
Emily Wilkins suggested: "We had the same issue! We order these from Amazon now! Great quality (like the old wipes) so good on my daughters sensitive skin and they last forever!!"
A spokesperson for Aldi told Manchester Evening News: “Moving to biodegradable wipes is another step forward in our commitment to reduce plastic across our ranges. As well as being plastic-free, our Mamia Biodegradable Wipes remain significantly cheaper than the Big Four, and we will continue to do all we can to keep prices down so shoppers know they will always make significant savings when they shop with us.”
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