I’ve always been a huge fan of Aldi. When I moved out right after high school, I had a grocery budget that allowed me to eat pasta for essentially every meal. I think I lived on somewhere around $450 a month and after paying rent and utilities, I was usually left wondering how I was going to stretch the rest of my money. And now I wonder how in the hell did I live on such little money. But, I digress. Aldi was my savior. I could easily pack my cart for under $100, and I was able to get more than just junk food. Aldi offers a fair variety of groceries and their range of products is ever-expanding.
My first several years shopping at Aldi, I obviously didn’t care about baby products. But now, many years later, I had mostly stopped shopping there because I didn’t like being inconvenienced by having to go to multiple stores because Aldi didn’t have what I needed for my son. They had carried diapers and wipes for some time, but there was no baby food or snacks for little ones.
But people of the world: EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED
Aldi now carries a variety of baby goods. Thankfully, I qualified for the most recent VoxBox, which was an array of Aldi baby products. Aldi’s Little Journey line is just what I’ve been waiting for.
LET ME BREAK IT DOWN
Diapers: WINNER
I’ve been incredibly picky when it comes to diapers. Flat out, I hate diapers that leak, are awkwardly proportioned, have intensely fragrant smells, leave cotton residue behind, or have too small of tabs. I have, up to this point, tried Luvs, Pampers, Huggies, Sam’s Club brand, Target brand, Walgreens brand and possibly a few others. Huggies have been my favorite for their lack of smell, absorbance, ease of use and comfort. The Aldi diaper is almost spot on with my analysis of a Huggies diaper, but they seem slightly more flexible (which is great). They are super absorbent and have no strange perfume smells. Even babies with sensitive skin do incredibly well with these diapers. I am exceptionally pleased with this product. And better yet, they are a fraction of the cost of big brand diapers. After I did the math, the price per diaper is right around $.14 in comparison to $.20-$.25 per diaper with other major brands. When you’re going through 10 diapers a day, this is a big deal.
Wipes: WINNER
I wish I could say that I just use wipes for my toddler’s diaper changes, but in reality I use them for random spills, removing makeup, cleaning my car, wiping down the dinner table, etc. So we go through a lot of them. (I’m making a hearty effort to use fewer wipes in my everyday life, but sometimes the convenience of a wipe just wins in my crazy mom world.) The wipes are comparable to Huggies. They’re also not incredibly fragrant, which is a plus to me. I prefer baby products that are not loaded with fragrance. The price is right, and for something that we go through like crazy, Aldi wipes are really a steal. I want to see these in bulk instead of single packs. I can go through a single pack of wipes in 2-3 days. Give me these in packs of 10!
Bath Wash: WINNER
I am incredibly biased when it comes to bath wash. I conducted some serious tests a few months ago to see which washes were both okay for our babies to be putting on their delicate skin, and truly tear-free. I did this by literally rubbing baby wash in my own eyes to see if they were actually tear-free. Shocker, most of them were not. After finding one that I really loved, I didn’t think I’d find another baby wash that I’d like. While this wash is not truly organic, it is tear-free and pretty mild. Overall, we are happy with it and will use it! The easy-to-use pump makes bathing an always-on-the-move toddler much easier.
Little Munchers, Yogurt Bites and Puffs: MOSTLY A WINNER
Being the mom of a toddler, I feel like I have to have snacks on hand 100% of the time. Not only does it prevent my little guy from getting hangry during outings, but they can quickly stop an ongoing tantrum. Each of the snacks come in several different flavors and they are comparable to brands you’d already find on your local grocery shelves, but at a fraction of the cost. My son loved each of these snacks, but in particular he devoured the yogurt bites. Puffs do go stale quickly, but this is a problem across the board with all brands of puffs. I’d recommend throwing them out after a week or trying to put them in an airtight container when possible. The snacks are a winner in my book.
Baby Food Purees: WE LOVE THEM, BUT…
These baby food pouches were indefinitely what I was most excited about. Not only are they fully organic, but they are nearly half the price of their competitors. This is an enormous cost-savings, especially for great quality products. The Burrito Buzz babies loved these pouches. Our only complaint is that all of the pouches contain apple. This is okay for some babies, but for little ones with sensitive stomachs, too much apple is not a good thing. We hope to see more variety in the future, because we’re exceptionally excited about the availability of these pouches!
Formula: WE CAN’T SAY…
None of our BurritoBuzz babies are currently utilizing the formula. That being said, Aldi says that their line is comparable to Similac. They offer a very fair variety of formula, including a soy option. The price point for Aldi formula is truly going to be a godsend to families on a budget!
Our overall analysis of the Aldi line is that it’s a wonderful, much-appreciated addition to their stores. We are thrilled with this huge improvement and we love the products being offered.
The big downfall? Busy families like mine tend to order things online. Many stores offer free shipping on diapers and baby food and I utilize that free shipping almost weekly. Sometimes it’s so much easier to be able to have a box delivered to your doorstep instead of carting the little ones into a store. If Aldi is listening, please consider offering a free shipping option for parents (or even the option to ship). This would be a very welcomed and much appreciated addition.
Here is a quick pricing breakdown and products offered:
|
Product* |
Retail |
|
Little Journey Newborn |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 1 |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 2 |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 3 |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 4 |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 5 |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 6 |
$4.99 |
|
Little Journey Size 3 Club |
$12.49 |
|
Little Journey Size 4 Club |
$12.49 |
|
Little Journey Size 5 Club |
$12.49 |
|
Little Journey Size 6 Club |
$12.49 |
|
Little Journey Training Pants Boys |
$5.99 |
|
Little Journey Training Pants Girls |
$5.99 |
|
Little Journey Wipes |
$1.29 |
|
Little Journey 216ct Wipes |
$3.49 |
|
Baby Wash Test (28fl. oz) |
$2.49 |
|
Little Munchers – Cheese |
$1.39 |
|
Little Munchers – Veggie |
$1.39 |
|
Mixed Berries Yogurt Bites |
$1.79 |
|
Banana Yogurt Bites |
$1.79 |
|
Strawberry Yogurt Bites |
$1.79 |
|
Strawberry Apple Puffs |
$1.39 |
|
Blueberry Puffs |
$1.39 |
|
Banana Puffs |
$1.39 |
|
Apple Mango |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Blueberry Banana |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Carrot |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Sweet Potato |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Pear Green Pea |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Pear Spinach |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Broccoli Pear |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Banana Raspberry Yogurt |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Banana Strawberry Yogurt |
$0.79 |
|
Apple Banana Peach Yogurt |
$0.79 |
|
Banana Apple Apricot Rice |
$0.79 |
|
Prune Apple Butternut Squash Quinoa |
$0.79 |
|
Advantage Baby Formula |
$12.99 |
|
Premium Baby Formula (Infant) |
$12.99 |
|
Sensitive Baby Formula |
$13.49 |
|
Gentle Baby Formula |
$13.49 |
|
Soy Based Baby Formula |
$12.49 |
|
Toddler Formula |
$11.49 |
*Available while supplies last. Items may not be available in all stores. Prices and labels may vary by location. Quantities are limited. No rain checks.
– Katie
**BurritoBuzz received these products at low or no cost for the purpose of review or testing. No compensation for a positive review was provided. All product reviews are based 100% off of our personal experiences and we never guarantee a positive review.**
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