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Comparing Disposable Diapers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Disposable Diaper
Editors' Choice Award
Best Premium Disposable Diaper
Top Pick Award
Best Eco-friendly Diaper
 Top Pick Award
Best Disposable Diaper in Stores
Price $0.27 List
$0.32 at Amazon
$0.56 List$0.48 List
$0.47 each at Amazon
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$0.33 at Amazon
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$0.36 at Amazon
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Pros Excellent absorption, great leak protection, comfortable, durable, inexpensiveSuper absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotionsGreat absorption, better health, and higher eco-friendlinessGreat leak prevention, good absorption, comfortable, very durableGreat absorbency, few leaks, very durable, fragrance and lotion-free, TCF
Cons Not eco-friendly, uses coloring/inksExpensive, primarily available onlineHard to find a good fit, not as comfy or durableNot as eco-friendly, lack of transparencyUses inks
Bottom Line A high-performing diaper that works well and has a reasonable price, but isn't as eco-friendly as you might wantThis super absorbing diaper offers great leak protection, comfort, and nods to the environment and baby's health, but it will cost youA high absorbing, healthier option that is Earth-friendly, but it isn't very durable or comfyThis diaper offers excellent leak protection and comfort, with better absorption but the lack of disclosure is disappointingAbsorbent, durable option with good leak protection and impressive considerations for health and eco-friendliness
Rating Categories Kirkland Signature Parasol Clear and Dry Eco by Naty Huggies Little Snug... Hello Bello Premium
Absorption (45%) Sort Icon
10.0
10.0
9.7
8.7
8.7
Leakage (25%)
9.0
9.4
5.8
9.0
8.4
Comfort (20%)
8.6
8.0
2.7
7.9
7.4
Durability (10%)
8.0
10.0
1
7.0
9.0
Specs Kirkland Signature Parasol Clear and Dry Eco by Naty Huggies Little Snug... Hello Bello Premium
Type of Diaper Green/Traditional Traditional Green Green Traditional Green
Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF ECF TCF TCF Not Listed TFC
Fragrance-Free Yes Yes No - Strong baby powder scent Yes Yes
Biodegradable Not listed Not listed Eliminated as much non-biodegradable material as possible. Not listed No
Contains SAP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Miscellaneous Materials Details Made with Plant Based Materials (At least 23%+ by weight) Made with "Drylock" technology, which means less wood pulp is used for core of diaper GM Free corn based film Wood Pulp
Sodium Polyacrylate
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Adhesives
Polyester
Polyrurethane elastics
TCF fluff pulp from sustainably managed forests, a high-performance Super Absorbent Polymer, polypropylene/polyethylene/polyester nonwoven fibers, plant-derived PLA nonwoven fiber, spandex strands, and an elastomeric fill
Wetness Indicator Yes No No Yes Yes
Stretchable side wings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable Back of Diaper Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Eco-Awards & Certifications Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest , FSC, ROHS compliant FSC Certified, Vincotte OK Biobased Certified, Swedish Asthma and Allergy Foundation Recommended, "Good Environmental Choice" Eco Label from Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, EcoCert, GOTS Certified Good Housekeeping ~ "2022 Parenting Awards"
New York Magazine ~ "Best Diaper Subscription"
ptpa.com ~ "winner"
Dye-Free Not listed, does have a print Uses water-based inks Not listed, does have a print "Printing inks are used to provide a decorative design. The colorants and pigments we use are evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing." No
Lotion-Free Yes Yes Not listed Not Listed Yes
Latex-Free Not listed Yes Yes Not listed Yes