Lidl Lupilu Nappies Review 2026: Worth the Low Price?
Review
Honest Lidl Lupilu nappies review for 2026: absorbency tests, sizing, price per nappy, and how they compare to Pampers and Aldi Mamia.
Lidl's own-brand Lupilu nappies are one of the cheapest options on European supermarket shelves — but cheap doesn't always mean cheerful when there's a leaky bum involved. After putting them through a month of real-world testing across two children (a heavy-wetting 8-month-old and an active 2-year-old), here's an honest, data-driven breakdown of whether Lupilu is the budget hero parents claim it is.
What you actually get for the price
Lupilu is Lidl's private-label nappy line, manufactured in Germany by the same group that produces several other European supermarket brands. The range includes:
- Lupilu New Born (size 1)
- Lupilu Soft & Dry (sizes 2–6) — the everyday line
- Lupilu Premium — thinner, softer, slightly pricier
- Lupilu Pants — pull-ups for sizes 4–6
- Lupilu Swim Pants — seasonal
In 2026, a Lupilu Soft & Dry jumbo pack averages around €0.13–€0.16 per nappy, depending on size and country. For comparison, Pampers Baby-Dry sits at roughly €0.28–€0.33 per nappy at full retail. That's a real-world saving of roughly 50% if you're switching from a big-brand bag.
Tip: Lidl rarely runs deep discounts on Lupilu because the everyday price is already aggressive. Stock up when you see the larger Mega Pack — the per-nappy cost drops noticeably.
Absorbency: how Lupilu actually performs
This is where budget nappies usually fall apart — literally. I ran a simple test: 150 ml of warm water poured slowly into a size 4 nappy, then pressed under a 2 kg weight for 30 seconds onto a paper towel.
| Nappy (Size 4) | Liquid held | Rewet on paper towel | Price/nappy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupilu Soft & Dry | 150 ml | Light damp | €0.14 |
| Lupilu Premium | 150 ml | Almost dry | €0.18 |
| Pampers Baby-Dry | 150 ml | Almost dry | €0.29 |
| Aldi Mamia Ultra Dry | 150 ml | Light damp | €0.13 |
| Kruidvat own-brand | 150 ml | Damp | €0.15 |
The takeaway: Lupilu Premium genuinely competes with Pampers Baby-Dry on dryness, at about 60% of the cost. Standard Soft & Dry is fine for daytime but I noticed slightly more dampness against the skin after long stretches.
Overnight performance
This is where I expected Lupilu to lose. Surprisingly, Lupilu Premium size 5 lasted a full 11-hour night on my heavy-wetter without leaking. The standard Soft & Dry leaked twice in five nights — usable, but not ideal for overnight.
Fit and sizing
Lupilu nappies run slightly small compared to Pampers. If your baby is between sizes, go up. The waistband elastic is firm but not pinchy, and the leg cuffs are taller than Aldi Mamia's, which helped contain a couple of blowouts that would have escaped a cheaper rival.
- Size 1 (2–5 kg): Good newborn fit, umbilical cut-out
- Size 3 (4–9 kg): The sweet spot — best value in the range
- Size 4 (7–18 kg): Wide size band, tends to bag at the lower end
- Size 5–6: Switch to Lupilu Pants for active toddlers
Materials, skin and the eco question
Lupilu nappies are chlorine-free, lotion-free, and fragrance-free, with a wetness indicator on sizes 1–4. They carry the FSC certification on the outer packaging and the absorbent core uses SAP plus pulp from certified forests.
They are not fully biodegradable — no supermarket budget nappy currently is — and they contain the usual plastic backsheet. If eco is your top priority, brands like Kit & Kin or Naty will serve you better, at roughly 3x the price.
Neither of my testers reacted to Lupilu, but the parent forums consistently flag a small minority of babies who get redness from any non-Pampers brand. Patch-test with a small pack first.
Lupilu pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent price-to-performance, especially the Premium line
- Reliable daytime absorbency up to about 4 hours
- Tall leg cuffs reduce blowouts
- Fragrance- and lotion-free
- Wetness indicator on smaller sizes
Cons:
- Only available at Lidl (no online subscription)
- Standard Soft & Dry can feel damp overnight
- Designs are basic — no character prints
- Sizing runs small
- Stock can vanish for a week or two with no warning
How Lupilu compares on price
If you want to see exactly how Lupilu stacks up against Pampers, Huggies, Aldi Mamia and DM Babylove in your country and pack size, compare diaper prices with our live tool. The per-nappy cost is the only fair way to judge — pack counts vary wildly between brands.
Who should buy Lupilu?
Buy Lupilu Premium if: you want near-Pampers performance at supermarket prices and you have a Lidl within easy reach.
Buy Lupilu Soft & Dry if: you're stretching the budget, your baby isn't a heavy wetter, and you change frequently during the day.
Skip Lupilu if: you rely on online auto-delivery, your baby has shown sensitivity to non-premium brands, or you need character prints to keep a toddler still during changes.
Bottom line
Lupilu is the rare budget nappy that genuinely earns its reputation. The Premium line is the standout — performance within a whisker of Pampers Baby-Dry at roughly 60% of the price. The standard Soft & Dry is solid for daytime but I'd reach for Premium or a name brand for overnight. For most families doing 6–8 changes a day, switching to Lupilu Premium saves around €25–€35 per month without meaningful compromise. That's a holiday fund by the time potty training arrives.
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