Babylove vs Rascal + Friends:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Babylove had more branded searches than Rascal + Friends among nappy brands in New Zealand. Babylove had about 520 branded searches, while Rascal + Friends had 270. Babylove made up 2.6% of all nappy brand searches we track, and Rascal + Friends accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nappy brands, Rascal + Friends appeared in three of the five answers and Babylove in none.
Who do people search for more?
Babylove, about 93% more searches than Rascal + Friends
Who does AI mention more?
Rascal + Friends, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Babylove in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Rascal + Friends, the only one of the two named
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Top nappy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rascal + Friends was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Babylove did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Huggies4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rascals3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Rascal + Friends3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pampers2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Treasures1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Babylove0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ecoriginals0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about nappy brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which nappy brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best nappy brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best nappy brand in New Zealand for babies and toddlers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“newborn nappies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap nappies”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Babylove or Rascal + Friends more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Babylove and Rascal + Friends by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven nappy brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Babylove, Rascal + Friends. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Huggies | Rascals | Treasures | Pampers | Babylove | Rascal + Friends | Ecoriginals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57.1% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.5% | 17% | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4% | 4.1% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.3% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.9% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 10.5% | 4% | 5.4% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.9% | 18% | 5.2% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 20% | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 56.9% | 20.2% | 4.8% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.3% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.8% | 18.8% | 5.5% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 3% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.1% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.48% |
| Oct 2026 | 63.9% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.31% |
Rascal + Friends sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “rascal friends nappies”.
How has branded search for Babylove and Rascal + Friends changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Babylove took it in June 2026, Rascal + Friends took it in August 2026, Babylove took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Babylove’s share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 520.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rascal + Friends’ share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 610 to 270.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nappy brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Rascal + Friends lost share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 1.4%.
In October 2026, Babylove lost share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 2.6%.
How are Babylove’s and Rascal + Friends’ branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Babylove’s and Rascal + Friends’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Babylove
5 branded search terms
- babylove
- babylove ezygrow
- babylove nappies
- babylove nappy pants
- babylove pull ups
Rascal + Friends
2 branded search terms
- rascal and friends nappies
- rascal friends nappies
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