In Depth Baby Product Reviews Led by a Pediatrician

Comparing Disposable Diapers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Premium Disposable Diaper
   Top Pick Award
Best Disposable Diaper in Stores
Price $0.56 List$0.45 List
$0.42 each at Amazon
$0.60 List
$0.65 at Amazon
$0.24 List
$0.17 each at Amazon
$0.35 List
$0.36 at Amazon
Overall Score
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Pros Super absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotionsGreat for health, durable, comfortableCompostable, soft, eco-friendly, surprisingly durableDurable, comfortable for baby, affordableGreat absorbency, few leaks, very durable, fragrance and lotion-free, TCF
Cons Expensive, primarily available onlineAverage for leak protectionExpensive to buy and compost, poor absorption and leak protection, carbon footprint?Average absorbency, less eco-friendlyUses inks
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 healthy option that is comfortable and durable, but absorption and leak protection aren't the absolute bestWe give kudos for the composting service with this diaper, but the performance is so poor eco-friendliness must be your main concernA durable diaper that has some health and comfort benefits without breaking the bankAbsorbent, durable option with good leak protection and impressive considerations for health and eco-friendliness
Rating Categories Parasol Clear and Dry Bambo Nature Dyper Bamboo Mama Bear Gentle Touch Hello Bello Premium
Absorption (45%)
10.0
5.7
3.3
6.3
8.7
Leakage (25%)
9.4
5.2
3.6
6.6
8.4
Comfort (20%)
8.0
7.1
7.1
6.6
7.4
Durability (10%) Sort Icon
10.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
Specs Parasol Clear and Dry Bambo Nature Dyper Bamboo Mama Bear Gentle Touch Hello Bello Premium
Type of Diaper Green/Traditional Green Green Green Traditional Green
Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF TCF Says chlorine free but we couldn't find anything to confirm if it was either TCF or ECF TCF ECF TFC
Fragrance-Free Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Biodegradable Not listed Not listed No, but there is a "REDYPER" program to send back used diapers for composting (costs additional $) Not listed No
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 Inner fluff made of wood pulp Cellulose, Non-Woven Fabrics, PLA, Super Absorbent Polymer, Thermoplastic Adhesive, 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 No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stretchable side wings Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Stretchable Back of Diaper Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Eco-Awards & Certifications Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest , FSC, ROHS compliant Nordic Eco-label
FSC Certified
Asthma-Allergy Denmark
"B" Certified Corporation Good Housekeeping ~ "2022 Parenting Awards"
New York Magazine ~ "Best Diaper Subscription"
ptpa.com ~ "winner"
Dye-Free Uses water-based inks There is a logo print on the front of the waist and a black rectangle in the center of each cuff. Not listed, does not have a print Not listed, has a very minimal print on waistband No
Lotion-Free Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Latex-Free Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes