The furious mother of a cancer-stricken girl has slammed hoarders for stockpiling toilet paper and other hygienic products during the global coronavirus outbreak.

Amanda Wigman, from Newcastle, says the panic-buying chaos sweeping Australia is causing shortages on everyday items that are vital for those who are already battling diseases.

The young mum revealed her three-year-old daughter is undergoing chemotherapy for leukaemia, meaning hand sanitiser and baby wipes are essential due to the little girl's weak immune system.

Amanda Wigman says her three-year-old daughter is undergoing chemotherapy for leukaemia, meaning hand sanitiser and baby wipes are essential due to the little girl's weak immune system

The Newcastle mum urged people to stop bulk buying items and causing shortages as it is affecting those who are already battling diseases

Photos and videos emerged on social media earlier this week of anxious shoppers rushing to buy up as many toilet paper rolls as possible in preparation for a coronavirus pandemic

But Ms Wigman said the nationwide hysteria surrounding the novel COVID-19 virus has left her family scrambling to find those items at the supermarket.

'Everyone is having a grand old time joking about the ridiculous toilet paper situation. Yes, I would probably find it funny if I had a sense of humour right now, but due to reasons stated above, not much is funny to us,' she said in a Facebook post on Friday.

'My wonderful husband is currently at the shops buying some supplies. He is trying to get hand sanitiser because apparently there is a huge epidemic causing a shortage due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

'He found two small bottles which will last us a few days once we are out. He also need baby wipes because she is basically in nappies full time.

'Do you know who really needs to protect themselves? Us! And so many people like us. She [her daughter] is in the high-risk category for contracting ANY virus. Even the common cold can be scary.

'This is NOT funny to us right now!'

Photos and videos emerged on social media earlier this week of anxious shoppers rushing to buy up as many toilet paper rolls as possible in preparation for a coronavirus pandemic.

Terrified customers fill their shopping trolleys with piles of toilet paper on Wednesday

Toilet roll aisles were completely empty after a panic buying spree

Shoppers were seen piling up their trolleys and car boots with bulk packs of toilet tissue and pantry items after the number of confirmed cases across the globe soared.

The bizarre toilet paper crisis made headlines around the world, sparking memes and jokes about the global panic.

But Ms Wigman slammed the situation as 'ridiculous' saying the health crisis and shortage of items have been less than amusing for her family.

An Aldi in Epping, Sydney has placed a one toilet packet per person rule on shoppers

'We are asking this post to be shared in the hopes that people can perhaps think before they buy out every pharmacy and grocery store of baby wipes and hand sanitiser,' she said.

The angry mum shared a series of harrowing photos of her little girl in hospital in hopes people will think twice before stockpiling on items.

The post has since gone viral with more than 5,400 shares on Facebook and has been flooded with hundreds of messages of support.

The warning comes after supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths were forced to introduce a four-pack limit on toilet paper due to shortages.

The Victorian Council of Social Service warned that panic buying was hurting the vulnerable.

'You know who can’t ''panic buy'' and stockpile household goods?' it posted on Wednesday.

'People on low incomes, living week to week on very little cash.

'Runs on essential items hurt people in poverty.

'So, please: stop and think about others before you empty out the supermarket shelves.'

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian also urged the public to refrain from bulk-buying saying there were no issues with toilet paper supply in NSW.

'People should just go about their daily business in terms of the products they purchase and I don't see a need to do that (bulk buy) at this stage,' she said.

Experts have advised residents to prepare but not panic.

University of Queensland virologist Ian Mackay suggested buying 'a few extra non-perishable items' when doing your weekly shop, ABC reported.

John Robertson, the CEO of organisation Foodbank Australia recommended grabbing a few tins of soup, pet food and baby formula.

Other recommended items to keep in the house include matches, batteries and a torch.