In Depth Baby Product Reviews Led by a Pediatrician

Comparing Disposable Diapers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Premium Disposable Diaper
Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Disposable Diaper
   
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$0.32 at Amazon
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$0.27 each at Amazon
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Pros Super absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotionsExcellent absorption, great leak protection, comfortable, durable, inexpensiveGreat leak prevention, good absorption, comfortable, very durableGood leak protection, comfortable, durable, reasonable priceGood absorption, better leak protection, durable, some eco-friendly practices
Cons Expensive, primarily available onlineNot eco-friendly, uses coloring/inksNot as eco-friendly, lack of transparencyPoor absorption, disappointing eco and health benefitsNot as comfy, possible irritants
Bottom Line This super absorbing diaper offers great leak protection, comfort, and nods to the environment and baby's health, but it will cost youA high-performing diaper that works well and has a reasonable price, but isn't as eco-friendly as you might wantThis diaper offers excellent leak protection and comfort, with better absorption but the lack of disclosure is disappointingBetter leak protection and comfort combine with poor absorption and eco-health make a diaper that isn't all that dryGreenish diaper with a good overall performance but some greenwashing concerns despite true benefits for the environment and baby
Rating Categories Parasol Clear and Dry Kirkland Signature Huggies Little Snug... Pampers Baby Dry Pampers Pure
Absorption (45%)
10.0
10.0
8.7
4.0
8.3
Leakage (25%) Sort Icon
9.4
9.0
9.0
8.6
8.6
Comfort (20%)
8.0
8.6
7.9
7.4
6.9
Durability (10%)
10.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
Specs Parasol Clear and Dry Kirkland Signature Huggies Little Snug... Pampers Baby Dry Pampers Pure
Type of Diaper Green/Traditional Green Traditional Traditional Traditional Green
Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF TCF ECF Not Listed ECF TCF
Fragrance-Free Yes Yes Yes No - Strong baby powder scent No - Light Fragrance
Biodegradable Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Contains SAP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Miscellaneous Materials Details Made with "Drylock" technology, which means less wood pulp is used for core of diaper Made with Plant Based Materials (At least 23%+ by weight) Wood Pulp
Sodium Polyacrylate
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Adhesives
Polyester
Polyrurethane elastics
Petrolatum, Stearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Topsheet/Inner-Liner: Polypropylene/Polyethylene nonwoven. Adhesive: Thermoplastic Polymers. Premium cotton, polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester blend
Wetness Indicator No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable side wings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable Back of Diaper Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Eco-Awards & Certifications Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest , FSC, ROHS compliant Accredited as safe by Skin Health Alliance
Dye-Free 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." "Pampers uses pigments for these colors, not dyes, because some dyes can cause allergy. The pigments we use are non-allergenic and skin safe. They are also commonly used in other consumer products, contact lenses, and food packaging." Inks (made without disperse dyes)
Lotion-Free Yes Yes Not Listed No Skin protecting lotion made with Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol
Latex-Free Yes Not listed Not listed Yes Yes