FAQ - Help with our Nappies & Wipes

They’re SUPER absorbent! You shouldn’t have to choose between eco-friendly and quality/performance. We’ve created the best of both worlds.

Comfy Koalas Eco Nappies hold up to 1.4 litres of absorbency (that's a lot of wees) with the core power of FSC Certified wood pulp & high quality Japanese SAP (plant based polymer) and cornstarch, giving you up to 12 hours of protection.

Not only that, our Dry-Touch liner is simply unrivalled, using innovative GMO-free corn starch to wick moisture 3x faster than other brands.

Plus, the wetness indicator tells you when it’s time to change.

A little bit of extra sleep? You're welcome!

Of course! At Comfy Koalas we only focus on what matters, that's why our nappy features a practical wetness indicator but no unnecessary prints.

The Wetness Indicator is a yellow line on the nappy that changes to blue when your little koala needs changing.

It's made from polymer that is safe and non-toxic. We use the hot melt process which uses antioxidant antioxidant; 6683-19. This is the best process for baby and the environment.

The Wetness Indicator is a yellow line on the nappy that changes to blue when it’s wet.

Our nappies are plain white with a yellow Wetness Indicator.

Our nappies have a small Comfy Koalas logo on the front and our nappy pants have a little koala face on the front, these are just to indicate which way to pop them on. We use a safe, water base for this motif.

No all-over prints, no oil-based inks, no dyes.

No toxins or nasty chemicals.

No: chlorine, alcohol, perfumes, latex, PVC, TBT, antioxidants, phthalates or preservatives.

No fuss.

All you need to do is pop the nappies into a biodegradable bag, and then into the regular garbage bin.

The quantity of nappies in each Monthly Box varies depending on size:

Size 1 (Newborn 2-4kg) - 216 Nappies per box

Size 2 (Infant 3–8kg) - 192 Nappies per box

Size 3 (Crawler 6–11kg) - 168 Nappies per box

Size 4 (Toddler 9–14kg) - 144 Nappies per box

Size 5 (Walker 12–18kg) - 120 Nappies per box

Size 3 (Crawler Nappy Pants 6-11kg) – 144 Pants per box

Size 4 (Toddler Nappy Pants 10-15kg) – 132 Pants per box

Size 5 (Walker Nappy Pants 12-17kg) - 120 Pants per box

Size 6 (Walker Nappy Pants 17kg+) - 108 Pants per box

Our nappy is predominately plant-based (80%+) and biodegradable made from ethically sourced, FSC Certified Bamboo and chlorine-free wood pulp.

Ingredients list & function: 

Super soft Bamboo

We're huge fans of the environmental and skin loving benefits of bamboo, so our main material is ethically sourced, FSC certified, chlorine free bamboo.

Corn Starch

We use all natural corn-starch (PLA) in our innovative Dry Touch liner for it's amazing moisture wicking powers. Corn starch is a plant powered, water resistant alternative to the plastic you often find on the liners of supermarket nappies.

Wood Pulp & Super Absorbent Polymers

Ethically sourced, FSC Certified wood pulp, together with Japanese super absorbent polymers (SAP) power our plant based core. These ingredients draw in moisture fast, keeping your lil koala dry.

Tissue Paper

Layers of tissue paper nestle between our plant based core and corn starch liner, helping to draw moisture down, away from baby's skin.

Spandex and non-woven

We use a small amount of spandex and non-woven for flexibility and comfort in our leg cuffs, the secure sticky tabs on our nappy and the spandex sides on our nappy pants.

Our wetness indicator is bio-based and is safe and non-toxic. We use the hot melt process which uses antioxidant antioxidant; 6683-19. This is the best process for baby and the planet.

Our frontal design is made from a vegetable based ink.

Our nappies and nappy pants have been independently tested by to be completely free of toxins, with no: chlorine, alcohol, perfumes, latex, PVC, TBT, antioxidants, phthalates, formaldehyde, pesticides, heavy metals or preservatives.

We're also dermatologically tested for sensitive skin (goodbye nappy rash!) by Derma Test, Australian Certified Toxic Free and Sensitive Skin safe by SCA

For SO many reasons!

Here’s 6:

1) Bamboo is a highly sustainable, fast-growing and naturally renewable tree-like grass that doesn’t need pesticide or herbicide and requires very little water to grow.

2)It’s the fastest growing grass, and can grow up to 119 cm in 24 hours!

3) It doesn’t require replanting after harvesting due to its vast root network.

4)It’s amazingly soft & comfy (perfect for your baby’s delicate skin).

5) It has antimicrobial properties which allows our nappies to contain no chemicalnasties or skin irritating ‘enhancers’ such as Chlorine, Latex, PVC, TBT,  Perfume, Lotions or Phthalates.

6) It has natural Antibacterial qualities as well as being Hypoallergenic.

 

We’re proud to be an FSC certified company. The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification covers the sustainable management of bamboo plantations.

100% natural fibres - no plastic! Your little koala’s bum will be protected by bamboo and plant based natural fibres.

Our nappies are made predominantly from bamboo. Bamboo contains antimicrobial properties which allows our nappies to contain no chemical nasties or skin irritating ‘enhancers’ such as Chlorine, Latex, PVC, TBT,  Perfume, Lotions and Phthalates. Our hypoallergenic nappies have been dermatologically tested for sensitive skin and also have no prints, no ink, and no oil-based dyes.

We use all natural corn-starch (PLA) in our innovative Dry Touch liner for it's amazing moisture wicking powers. Corn starch is a plant powered, water resistant alternative to the plastic you often find on the liners of supermarket nappies. Keeping your baby drier which means no more nappy rash!

We make our Eco Nappies with the help of our manufacturing partner, an environmentally certified factory in the Fujian province in China.

We personally met with several manufacturers, inspected factories and their processes before selecting our partner.

We chose them for a number of reasons, including their ethical workplace practices, their bamboo specialism and environmental certifications.

Our manufacturing partner regularly undertakes independent workplace audits by 'Amfori, Trade with Purpose' as part of their commitment to sustainability and ethical workplace pay/practices and consistently delivers great results.

Our goal has always been to make the most sustainable nappies possible with no nasties. We love supporting local, but it's not always that simple. When we started Comfy Koalas we researched manufacturing in Australia, but the commercial bamboo industry (plantations, equipment and manufacturing technology) are still in early stages, so for a business looking to make a complex bamboo nappy like ours, it's just not yet feasible.

By using our manufacturing partner in China we're able to achieve our goal. We can also keep the price affordable, meaning we can encourage more people to ditch toxic plastic nappies. In addition to this, we are able to reduce our environmental footprint, as we don't need to ship tonnes of bamboo to Australia for treatment and manufacturing, it's all done there.

We're a family-owned nappy brand and the rest of our team; marketing, business development, warehouse management, logistics are all based in our combined office/warehouse on Sydney's Northern Beaches (complete with our office puppy, little Oz. ❤️).

 

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Yes! We're Certified Vegan Friendly by Safe Cosmetics Australia.

If you and your little koala are not COMPLETELY happy with the nappies you purchased, we’ll either refund every cent you’ve paid or send you a different size – whichever option you prefer. (We'll even send you a Return Shipping Label, so you’re not out of pocket for any postage).

Our sizes are based on the weight and age of your baby. We recommend focusing on the weight guide as all bubs grow and develop at different times.

Size 1 (Newborn 3-5kg)

Size 2 (Infant 4-7kg)

Size 3 (Crawler 6–11kg)

Size 4 (Toddler 10-15kg)

Size 5 (Walker 13–18kg)

Size 6 (Walker Nappy Pants 17kg+)

Learn more about our sizing in our Fit Guide

Our nappy pants have a little koala face motif on the front, to let you and your toddler know which is the front.

This is safe, water based and adorable.

Our baby wipes cloth is 100% FSC Certified biodegradable Bamboo, which is both super-soft and durable. They biodegrade in 90 days* and are compostable.

Comfy Koalas Biodegradable Eco Baby Wipes are thoughtfully different. We use oh-so-soft hypoallergenic bamboo and natural ingredients.

We designed our formula from scratch, with a leading Australian Skincare Chemist (and mum!) to ensure they’re as gentle and nourishing as our Award Winning Eco Nappies.

We choose only the best natural ingredients to soothe & protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined.

Unlike most wipes on the supermarket shelf - we proudly contain no cheap or irritating nasties; no plastic, synthetics and no fragrance. No parabens, alcohol, chlorine, methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, bronopol or harsh preservatives = happy bum, happy planet.

Independently dermatologically tested for sensitive skin by TÜV SÜD Germany.

Our All-Natural Formula
Water
Aloe vera botanical (Soothes and moisturises)
Vitamin E (Nourishes and protects)
Pro Vitamin B (Panthenol) (Anti-inflammatory)
Jojoba (Improve the skin’s barrier)
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (coconut oil derived) (Cleanses)
Naturally derived Sodium Benzoate (A Food Grade gentle preservative that keeps our wipes fresh)
Hydroxyacetophenone (Antioxidant) (Soothes the skin)
Citric acid (Derived from fruit) (Helps maintain natural pH balance
Ethylhexylglycerin (Naturally derived) (Moisturises)
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (Naturally derived) (Cleanses/keeps your wipes fresh).

*We choose only the best and safest ingredients, with the lowest EWG rating of 1-2. The EWG - Environmental Working Group rates ingredients on factors calculated from nearly 60 integrated toxicity, regulatory, and study availability databases from 1-10.

Yes! Our nappies are proudly ECF (elemental chlorine free). Which is a much safer process for your baby and the environment.

Great question. We're serious about what we do, so our nappy is Certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. This standard is the world's most trusted label for textile harmful substance testing. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety.

You can be certain that every component of our nappy has been independently tested for harmful substances and is safe.

The tests were conducted by an independent OEKO-TEX® partner institute on the basis of OEKO-TEX's® extensive criteria catalog. In the test they take into account numerous regulated and non-regulated substances, which may be harmful to human health. The limit values for the STANDARD 100 go beyond national and international requirements.

Our nappies are Product class 1, which includes products for babies and has the strictest requirements and limit values.

Comfy Koalas are completely free of toxins, with no: chlorine, alcohol, perfumes, latex, PVC, TBT, antioxidants, phthalates, formaldehyde, pesticides, heavy metals or preservatives. All processes we use are TCF (totally chlorine free).

We're also independently certified 'Made Safe' and 'Non Toxic' by SCA (Safe Cosmetics Australia).