We are a small Bendigo team and we get a lot of the same questions, so we have collected the answers here. If you cannot find what you are looking for, email hello@littlepuggles.com.au and we will help. Most replies are within 1 business day.

About Little Puggles

Gentle Beginnings is the hospital programme we are building. Once it is live, every welcome carton will carry the full guide on how to use these nappies, and this page covers the questions that come up later.

Who is Little Puggles?

Little Puggles is a premium Australian-owned baby nappy and wipes brand based in East Bendigo, Victoria. We are a family business with fifteen years of heritage in medical and continence-care manufacturing through our parent company, Australian First Aid Distributions.

Where are you based?

East Bendigo, Victoria. Our address is 205 Murphy Street, East Bendigo VIC 3550. Our products are designed in Bendigo and made in China by experienced production facilities. You can reach a person at  contact us.

Where are your products made?

We are Australian-owned, and our nappies are designed in Bendigo and made in China. We chose that because the manufacturing capability we needed, being high-quality absorbent core technology, a silk-protein topsheet, Dermatest® Sensitive Skin certification and full Safe Cosmetics Australia certification on the wipes, is available at scale in Asia and not here. We have been straight about this since launch, because we would rather you knew where your nappies come from than assume an Australian origin that is not there.

Are you Australian-owned?

Yes. Little Puggles is operated by Australian First Aid Distributions Pty Ltd, an Australian-owned family business, and we carry the Australian Owned certification on our products.

Products

What sizes do your nappies come in?

Tape nappies come in Sizes 1 to 5, covering 3 to 17 kg. Nappy pants come in Sizes 3 to 6, covering 6 kg through 15 kg and above. Full size and weight ranges are on our  size guide.

What is the difference between tape nappies and nappy pants?

Tape nappies fasten with adhesive tabs at the front and are easier to put on a baby lying down, so most parents use them from newborn through to active crawlers. Nappy pants pull on like underpants and suit active toddlers, the move towards toilet training, and changes on the go. Both formats use the same Dermatest® Sensitive Skin certified materials and the same SeriPro™ silk-protein topsheet for a soft, smooth feel.

What is in your wipes formula?

Our wipes use a bamboo fibre substrate and a gentle water-based solution with skin-conditioning ingredients. The full ingredient list is on every pack and on the  wipes product page. The formula carries the Safe Cosmetics Australia certifications: Allergy Certified, Made Safe, Cruelty-Free and Vegan-Friendly. 

Please note: our wipes contain soy-derived ingredients, so if your bub has a soy allergy, read the soy advisory on the pack before using them.

The full ingredient list is grouped by what each part does: cleansing ingredients (gentle non-stripping surfactants), moisturising ingredients (panthenol, allantoin and plant-derived emollients), and preservation ingredients (a paraben-free system that meets Safe Cosmetics Australia preservation efficacy standards). Every ingredient is named in plain English on the pack and in INCI form, the international cosmetic ingredient naming standard, on the product page.

The soy-derived ingredients are glycerin (soy-sourced in some batches), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E, sometimes soy-derived) and lecithin. The soy advisory is printed on every pack and shown on the wipes product page. If your bub has been diagnosed with a soy allergy, check with your GP before using them. You know your bub better than we do.

What do you offer for a baby with sensitive skin?

Our nappies, nappy pants and wipes carry the Dermatest® Sensitive Skin Seal and the Dermatest® Skin-friendly Material Seal, they were tested for PFAS by SGS with none detected, and they are made with no chlorine bleach (SGS verified). The wipes carry the Safe Cosmetics Australia certifications. Those certifications tell you what has been independently tested, and they are not clinical advice. If your child has eczema or a diagnosed skin condition, please speak with your GP or a paediatric dermatologist about what suits their skin.

Dermatest® Sensitive Skin is an independently verified skin-tolerance certification, tested on our nappies and our nappy pants under separate test reports held with Dermatest GmbH. The PFAS testing and the chlorine bleach testing were both done by SGS, and we name SGS because that is where the testing was done, so neither is a self-declaration.

Certifications give you a starting point for narrowing a shortlist. They do not replace advice about your own child. If you are managing flares or trying to work out a trigger, your GP, a paediatric dermatologist or a maternal and child health nurse is the right place to take that question.

What should I look for in a nappy for a baby with eczema?

For eczema-prone or sensitive skin, four things are worth checking on any brand you consider. Independent product-level certification, where Dermatest® Sensitive Skin names the assessor, the protocol and the panel, which a generic "dermatologist tested" line does not. No chlorine bleach in the absorbent core, with the testing partner named. No per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, again with the testing partner named. And a soft topsheet, where a silk-protein topsheet like our SeriPro™ is particularly soft, though any soft non-woven topsheet helps.

Little Puggles meets all four: Dermatest® Sensitive Skin certified, no chlorine bleach (SGS verified), tested for PFAS by SGS with none detected, and the SeriPro™ silk-protein topsheet. What suits your child is a question for your GP or a paediatric dermatologist.

Are your products tested on animals?

No. Our wipes are Cruelty-Free and Vegan-Friendly certified by Safe Cosmetics Australia.

Do your products contain PFAS?

Nothing was detected when SGS tested them. Our nappies, nappy pants and wipes were tested for PFAS down to the analytical limit of detection, and they are made with no chlorine bleach (SGS verified). The wipes formula also carries the Safe Cosmetics Australia certifications.

What is in your nappies?

The absorbent core is super-absorbent polymer, the same material used in nearly all premium absorbent products including hospital continence products, sourced from top-tier Japanese producers. The topsheet is a non-woven fabric with a silk-protein finish, which is our SeriPro™. The backsheet is a breathable polyethylene film. The leg cuffs and waistband use food-contact-grade elastomeric materials, and the adhesive tabs use food-contact-grade pressure-sensitive adhesives. No PFAS was detected in any component when independently tested by SGS, and none are made with chlorine bleach, also SGS verified.

Are Little Puggles nappies PFAS-free?

We tested for PFAS through SGS and none was detected. We attribute that to SGS because that is where the testing was done, so it is not a self-declaration. The SGS report is on file and we will provide it on request.

What is SeriPro™?

SeriPro™ is the silk-protein topsheet on our nappies and nappy pants. It uses hydrolysed sericin, a natural silk protein, for a soft, smooth feel against your bub's skin. SeriPro™ is a softness feature and nothing more. We make no therapeutic, biological, antimicrobial or skin-barrier claims about it.

What is the difference between Little Puggles and supermarket nappies?

Most supermarket-shelf nappies are competitively priced and cover basic absorbency well. Where premium nappies generally differ is the testing and certification stack, the topsheet, and the absorbent core. Ours is Dermatest® Sensitive Skin certified, tested for PFAS by SGS with none detected and made with no chlorine bleach (SGS verified), with a SeriPro™ silk-protein topsheet and a high-grade absorbent core.

Whether that difference matters depends on your bub. Babies with sensitive or eczema-prone skin, or a tendency to nappy rash, are the ones parents most often tell us noticed a change. For other babies the difference is smaller. We would rather you made the call on a Trial Pack than committed to a full carton.

Are your nappies biodegradable?

No, and we do not make a biodegradability claim on our nappies. The components that do the work, being absorbency, leak protection and softness, are not biodegradable, and we would rather say so plainly than overclaim.

There are three reasons. The super-absorbent polymer that does the actual absorbing is a synthetic polymer, and there is no biodegradable alternative that performs at scale. The backsheet is a polyethylene film. The adhesive tabs are not biodegradable either.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been clear that unqualified "biodegradable" and "eco-friendly" claims on products that do not fully break down are misleading. We would rather not make the claim at all than make a partial one that leaves a parent guessing.

What certifications do your products carry?

Our nappies, nappy pants and wipes carry the Dermatest® Sensitive Skin Seal and the Dermatest® Skin-friendly Material Seal, tested for PFAS by SGS with none detected, made with no chlorine bleach (SGS verified), and Australian Owned. Our wipes additionally carry the Safe Cosmetics Australia certifications: Allergy Certified, Made Safe, Cruelty-Free and Vegan-Friendly.

Every certification has substantiation evidence on file, and our certifications page sets out the scope of each one. Questions are welcome at hello@littlepuggles.com.au.

  • Dermatest® Sensitive Skin. An independent skin-tolerance test, with separate test reports for the nappies and the nappy pants held with Dermatest GmbH.
  • No PFAS detected. Independently verified by SGS, report on file.
  • No chlorine bleach. Independently verified by SGS, report on file.
  • Safe Cosmetics Australia, wipes only. Brand registered with SCA, ingredients reviewed and approved against SCA's published criteria.
  • Australian Owned. Australian First Aid Distributions Pty Ltd is Australian owned, on the public ASIC and ABR record. The certifying body whose logo we previously carried is no longer operating, so the mark we use is our own.
  • ISO 13485 facility. Our nappies are made in a factory with ISO 13485 certification. It certifies the factory's quality system, not our products. Little Puggles products are not medical devices.
  • ISO 9001:2015 facility. A facility quality management system certification whose scope explicitly includes baby diapers.

Are your products medical devices?

No. Our nappies, nappy pants and wipes are baby-care products. They are made in a factory with ISO 13485 certification, which certifies the quality system the factory operates under rather than anything about the products themselves, and we think that quality system matters. It does not make our products medical devices and we do not present them as any kind of clinical product.

Subscriptions

How does the subscription work?

You choose your nappy size, add wipes if you want them, choose how often you want a delivery, and we send your order on schedule. We charge your card on the day each delivery dispatches rather than in advance. You can change, pause, skip or cancel at any time from your account.

Can I get Little Puggles nappies on subscription?

Yes. Subscription is the best per-nappy price we offer, with no minimum and a choice of delivery cadence. You can  start a subscription here.

Can I change my subscription?

Yes. From your account you can change your size, add or remove wipes, change how often deliveries come, change your delivery address and update your payment method. Changes made before the next scheduled dispatch take effect for that delivery.

Can I pause my subscription?

Yes. You can pause for as long as you like from your account. A paused subscription does not charge or dispatch until you resume it.

How do I cancel?

Cancel from your account. Cancellation takes effect for the next scheduled dispatch, and anything already dispatched is on its way and cannot be unsent.

When am I billed?

We charge your nominated payment method on the day each subscription order dispatches, not on the day you signed up. You will get an email reminder a few days before each dispatch so you can change, skip or pause if you need to.

What happens if my baby outgrows the size?

You can change size from your account at any time. There is also an optional size-transition reminder: if you opt in on the  size guide, we will email you a fit-check prompt and a one-click resize link a couple of weeks before your bub is likely to outgrow their current size.

How often does my baby need a new nappy size?

It varies more than people expect. As a rough guide, babies usually move up a size every 2 to 3 months in the first year and every 3 to 6 months after that, but body shape, weight gain and how active they are all matter more than age in months. Watch for the fit-check signs on our  size guide: red marks at the thighs or waist, tabs barely reaching, more leaks than usual, or the wetness indicator sitting close to the top. Any of those and it is time to size up.

Can I add wipes to my subscription?

Yes. You can add wipes to your subscription at any time from your account, and remove them later if you decide you do not need them.

Shipping

Do you ship Australia-wide?

Yes, we ship anywhere in Australia. There are no postcode exclusions and no remote-area surcharges.

What does shipping cost?

Shipping is $12.50 per order anywhere in Australia, and free on any order of $75 or more. Every nappy and nappy pants carton clears that on its own. Trial Packs and Sample Packs ship free, with freight included in the price, and every subscription order ships free whatever it comes to.

Do you ship internationally?

Not at this stage. We are focused on getting things right at home before we look further afield.

How long does delivery take?

Standard delivery is 2 to 5 business days for metro east coast, 3 to 7 days for regional east coast, 3 to 6 days for Adelaide and Hobart, and 4 to 8 days for Perth, Darwin and regional WA, NT, SA and TAS. Full delivery timeframes by region are on our  shipping page.

Can I track my order?

Yes. You will get a dispatch email with a tracking link as soon as your order leaves us. The carrier varies by region and the link works on any device.

What if my order is delayed or lost?

Email  hello@littlepuggles.com.au  with your order number and we will sort it out, whether that means a replacement, a refund or chasing the courier. Lost or damaged in transit is covered under Australian Consumer Law and we handle it directly. You do not chase the courier yourself.

Returns

What is your return policy?

Three things, and they are different from each other. A 60-day satisfaction guarantee on fit, which covers one-off orders, Trial Packs and subscription orders, and covers opened packs. Full Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantees on faulty products, which nothing we publish limits or replaces. And a 30-day change-of-mind window on unopened cartons. Full detail is on our  returns page, and the formal terms are in our  refund policy.

What if my baby does not fit the size I ordered?

Email  hello@littlepuggles.com.au  within 60 days of purchase with your order number and what is not working, whether that is too small, too big or leaking. We will swap the unused packs for a different size at no charge, refund the unused packs, or exchange the whole carton, whichever suits you. This applies even if you have opened a pack to test the fit.

How do I get a refund?

Email  hello@littlepuggles.com.au  with your order number and the reason. We reply within 1 business day. Refunds process within 3 to 5 business days of us receiving the return, back to your original payment method.

Can I exchange sizes?

Yes, and size exchanges are easy. We can usually send the replacement size before you have returned the original. Email  hello@littlepuggles.com.au  with your order number and the size you would like to swap to.

Trial Pack

What is in the Trial Pack?

A Trial Pack is three packs of one nappy size, or three packs of nappy pants, or one of each. It is the lowest-cost way to test fit and feel before committing to a full carton. The 60-day satisfaction guarantee applies to Trial Packs exactly as it applies to full cartons. Full detail is on the  Trial Pack product pages.

Trial Packs are for parents who want to test fit, materials and absorbency before committing to a full carton. Each one holds three packs of the same size, or a mixed Trial Pack with three packs across two sizes if you want to compare. The pack count varies a little by size so that each Trial Pack gives roughly the same number of days of use.

The 60-day satisfaction guarantee applies to Trial Packs the same as full cartons. If the size does not fit, we will swap, exchange or refund within 60 days of purchase, even if you have opened a pack to test it. Trial Packs exist to help you test fit, so it would be a strange guarantee that did not cover them.

How does Trial Pack pricing work?

A Trial Pack is a one-off purchase. It costs less per pack than a full carton and more per pack than a subscription. It is built for testing before you commit, not for everyday best value.

Can I subscribe after a Trial Pack?

Yes. You can start a subscription at any time, whether or not you bought a Trial Pack first.

Account

Do I need an account to order?

For a one-off order, no. You can check out as a guest. For a subscription, yes, because you need an account to manage it.

How do I create an account?

You can create one at checkout when you place your first order, or any time from the sign-in link in our header.

How do I reset my password?

Use the forgot password link on the sign-in page and we will email you a reset link. The link is valid for 1 hour.

Editorial and brand

Who writes your educational content?

Our educational guides are written by named contributors and reviewed before publication. Every article carries its author and its reviewer on the page, and our  editorial policy  sets out who they are and how the process works.

Who reviews your educational content for accuracy?

Articles on child-health topics are reviewed for accuracy before they publish, and the reviewer is named on each article. The full scope of that review is set out in our  medical review policy.

Do you use AI to write your content?

We use AI tools for research and editing, and every educational article is written by a named human contributor and reviewed by a named human reviewer before it publishes. The substance, the accuracy and the editorial judgement of every article rest with named people. Our  editorial policy  has the full detail.

Anything else?

If your question is not answered here, email  hello@littlepuggles.com.au  or use our  contact form. We read every message.

About Little Puggles

A family business in East Bendigo. Fifteen years of heritage in medical and continence-care manufacturing through our parent company, Australian First Aid Distributions.

Australian owned
Dermatest® Sensitive Skin
Recognised by EAA for suitability on eczema-prone skin
No PFAS detected (SGS)
No chlorine bleach (SGS verified)

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