This $9.99 ALDI find is going viral—and Aussies say it’s a winter game changer
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As the colder months settle in, many of us are on the hunt for clever ways to stay warm without breaking the bank.
One savvy shopper may have found a simple solution that’s already turning heads—and it's not what you'd expect.
Her discovery has sparked a frenzy among budget-conscious Aussies bracing for winter.
The long, bright days of summer were firmly behind us, and with winter making itself at home, many Aussies were doing their best to stay warm and cosy.
But one shopper suggested that instead of curling up under a pile of blankets, a quick trip to ALDI could offer the perfect solution to cold, gloomy days.
Madeline Stephens about a $9.99 item that had quickly become her winter go-to.
She was referring to a hot water bottle and wraparound belt combo, which she said solved two major problems—eliminating the need for wheat bags and keeping the warmth exactly where it was needed.
‘It’s been a great purchase,’ Madeline said.
‘The hot water bottle belt has worked great. You can feel the warmth perfectly, ensuring you don’t use boiling water as it can be dangerous.’
Madeline praised the product’s construction, saying: ‘The quality is really nice. The fabric seems really sturdy and warm. For $9.99, I’m shocked.’
She was so impressed by the quality and convenience that she shared her discovery on social media.
‘Hot water bottle, no wheat bag, tick!,’ she said in her video.
She explained how the belt fastened easily with Velcro and could be adjusted for a snug or loose fit—‘which is stunning, right?’
She also highlighted two standout features that made it especially appealing.
‘Like, it’s literally fluffy inside to keep your hands warm, and your hands are resting right against the heat pack, and then against the fluff,’ she said.
Source: TikTok/maddystepho
Reactions online were swift, with viewers flooding her comments section.
‘I work at ALDI lol and I’ve sold so many of these,’ one person shared.
‘You’ve convinced me to purchase this in less than 2 minutes
,’ another added.
‘Ohhhh myyyy gawwwwd!!! Running!! The pockets for my icy hands!!!,’ a third chimed in.
Some viewers raised safety concerns about using hot water bottles.
‘Just be careful! So many people have been injured from hot water bottles,’ several people warned.
Others said the belt feature was appealing, but the inclusion of a hot water bottle made them hesitant.
Maddy addressed those concerns in the comments.
‘I never use boiling water or have it too hot,’ she replied.
When asked if a wheat bag could fit inside the wrap, she confirmed that it could if that was preferred.
In terms of performance, Maddy said the belt had worked really well so far.
‘It doesn’t slip down, it holds up,’ she said.
‘I don’t fill it all the way for safety reasons, but it doesn’t slip down.’
She also noted that the bottle stayed warm for several hours.
‘I think when I heated it up, it was around 9–10 am [and] it was still warm around 1 pm, but not warm enough. So I’d say a couple of hours,’ she explained.
When asked who might benefit from the product, she didn’t hesitate.
‘Anyone wanting to keep warm this winter, and potentially for those who struggle with menstrual cramps or back pain,’ she said.
‘It’s comfortable and great that you don’t need to carry it around.’
In a previous story, another budget-friendly winter item had Aussies raving over its money-saving benefits.
Many said it helped cut down heating costs without sacrificing comfort.
You can read more about that clever find here.
With winter in full swing, could this cosy ALDI buy be the budget-friendly hack we’ve all been waiting for? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
One savvy shopper may have found a simple solution that’s already turning heads—and it's not what you'd expect.
Her discovery has sparked a frenzy among budget-conscious Aussies bracing for winter.
The long, bright days of summer were firmly behind us, and with winter making itself at home, many Aussies were doing their best to stay warm and cosy.
But one shopper suggested that instead of curling up under a pile of blankets, a quick trip to ALDI could offer the perfect solution to cold, gloomy days.
Madeline Stephens about a $9.99 item that had quickly become her winter go-to.
Shopper swears by ALDI winter find. Image source: TikTok/@maddystepho
She was referring to a hot water bottle and wraparound belt combo, which she said solved two major problems—eliminating the need for wheat bags and keeping the warmth exactly where it was needed.
‘It’s been a great purchase,’ Madeline said.
‘The hot water bottle belt has worked great. You can feel the warmth perfectly, ensuring you don’t use boiling water as it can be dangerous.’
Madeline praised the product’s construction, saying: ‘The quality is really nice. The fabric seems really sturdy and warm. For $9.99, I’m shocked.’
She was so impressed by the quality and convenience that she shared her discovery on social media.
‘Hot water bottle, no wheat bag, tick!,’ she said in her video.
She explained how the belt fastened easily with Velcro and could be adjusted for a snug or loose fit—‘which is stunning, right?’
She also highlighted two standout features that made it especially appealing.
‘Like, it’s literally fluffy inside to keep your hands warm, and your hands are resting right against the heat pack, and then against the fluff,’ she said.
Source: TikTok/maddystepho
Reactions online were swift, with viewers flooding her comments section.
‘I work at ALDI lol and I’ve sold so many of these,’ one person shared.
‘You’ve convinced me to purchase this in less than 2 minutes
,’ another added.‘Ohhhh myyyy gawwwwd!!! Running!! The pockets for my icy hands!!!,’ a third chimed in.
Some viewers raised safety concerns about using hot water bottles.
‘Just be careful! So many people have been injured from hot water bottles,’ several people warned.
Others said the belt feature was appealing, but the inclusion of a hot water bottle made them hesitant.
Maddy addressed those concerns in the comments.
‘I never use boiling water or have it too hot,’ she replied.
When asked if a wheat bag could fit inside the wrap, she confirmed that it could if that was preferred.
In terms of performance, Maddy said the belt had worked really well so far.
‘It doesn’t slip down, it holds up,’ she said.
‘I don’t fill it all the way for safety reasons, but it doesn’t slip down.’
She also noted that the bottle stayed warm for several hours.
‘I think when I heated it up, it was around 9–10 am [and] it was still warm around 1 pm, but not warm enough. So I’d say a couple of hours,’ she explained.
When asked who might benefit from the product, she didn’t hesitate.
‘Anyone wanting to keep warm this winter, and potentially for those who struggle with menstrual cramps or back pain,’ she said.
‘It’s comfortable and great that you don’t need to carry it around.’
In a previous story, another budget-friendly winter item had Aussies raving over its money-saving benefits.
Many said it helped cut down heating costs without sacrificing comfort.
You can read more about that clever find here.
With winter in full swing, could this cosy ALDI buy be the budget-friendly hack we’ve all been waiting for? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
