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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
 
Price $0.27 List
$0.32 at Amazon		$0.35 List
$0.33 each at Amazon		$0.57 List$0.56 List$0.33 List
$0.33 at Amazon
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Pros Excellent absorption, great leak protection, comfortable, durable, inexpensiveGood absorption, comfortable, durable, easy to findGood absorption, soft material, better health and eco-benefitsSuper absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotionsGreat leak prevention, good absorption, comfortable, very durable
Cons Not eco-friendly, uses coloring/inksAverage leak protection, few nods for health, poor eco-friendlinessDisappointing leak prevention and durabilityExpensive, primarily available onlineNot as eco-friendly, lack of transparency
Bottom Line A high-performing diaper that works well and has a reasonable price, but isn't as eco-friendly as you might wantBetter than average with good absorption, but average leak protection and few nods for health and the environment leave it struggling to keep upA soft and cozy diaper with some green practices and good absorbency but disappointing durability and leak protectionThis super absorbing diaper offers great leak protection, comfort, and nods to the environment and baby's health, but it will cost youThis diaper offers excellent leak protection and comfort, with better absorption but the lack of disclosure is disappointing
Rating Categories Kirkland Signature Pampers Swaddlers Seventh Generation... Parasol Clear and Dry Huggies Little Snug...
Absorption (45%)
10.0
7.3
7.0
10.0
8.7
Leakage (25%)
9.0
6.2
3.4
9.4
9.0
Comfort (20%) Sort Icon
8.6
8.4
8.1
8.0
7.9
Durability (10%)
8.0
8.0
4.0
10.0
7.0
Specs Kirkland Signature Pampers Swaddlers Seventh Generation... Parasol Clear and Dry Huggies Little Snug...
Type of Diaper Green/Traditional Traditional Traditional Green Green Traditional
Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF ECF ECF TCF TCF Not Listed
Fragrance-Free Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Biodegradable Not listed Not listed Not Listed Not listed Not listed
Contains SAP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Miscellaneous Materials Details Made with Plant Based Materials (At least 23%+ by weight) Petrolatum, Stearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Topsheet/Inner-Liner: Polypropylene/Polyethylene nonwoven. Adhesive: Thermoplastic Polymers. Wood fluff pulp free from chlorine processing (absorbent core)
Sodium polyacrylate (absorbent core)
Polypropylene (core wrap, cuff, inner liner, fastening system, outer layer)
Polyethylene (breathable moisture barrier, outer layer)
Polyolefins (Acquisition layer)
Polyurethane (Waist elastic)
Adhesives (seams, joints)
Polymer Spandex (fastening system, leg elastic)
Inks (external printed designs)
Pigments		 Made with "Drylock" technology, which means less wood pulp is used for core of diaper Wood Pulp
Sodium Polyacrylate
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Adhesives
Polyester
Polyrurethane elastics
Wetness Indicator Yes Yes No No Yes
Stretchable side wings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable Back of Diaper Yes No No Yes Yes
Eco-Awards & Certifications Accredited as safe by Skin Health Alliance FSC Certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest , FSC, ROHS compliant
Dye-Free Not listed, does have a print "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." The entire diaper is dyed light brown and there is a printed pattern on top of that Uses water-based inks "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."
Lotion-Free Yes No Yes Yes Not Listed
Latex-Free Not listed Yes Yes Yes Not listed