The two styles in my pack were plain white and polka-dot print. But there are a few features that earn the Mama Bear some style points. On the diaper's front flaps there's a strip of high-friction material that helps it stay put when you wrap the rear flap around to fasten it.
The Velcro tabs stick to the diaper very securely, so much so that it takes some effort to remove them. Beyond that, though, the Mama Bear is about as basic as a diaper can be. Like many other brands, the Mama Bear has a wetness indicator strip running down the middle, though it didn't always change color even when the diaper was clearly wet enough to change.
The outer layer is said to be breathable despite feeling somewhat plasticky. They fit my daughter fairly well in size 4, giving her only a slight puffy-butt look. The leg holes seemed tight enough around the thighs, but she did have a minor blow-out once.
Absorption seemed on par with the other economy diapers I tested, though her skin was often damp after a change. It must be said that Mama Bear makes no claims about the sustainability or eco-friendliness of its products, which probably means it doesn't have anything to offer on the green front. But if you're not too concerned with that and don't mind the lack of cute prints, the Mama Bear is a good value at 21 cents a pop for size 4.
With Honest Diapers' substantial price premium over other major brands, you'd expect a noticeable bump in quality and performance to justify paying the extra cash. But instead you get a diaper that's just OK. At first glance, the inside of the diaper looked like it would handle liquid better than other diapers I tested, with channels running almost the full length of the diaper.
In reality, though, these diapers still leaked on two occasions and my daughter's skin was always noticeably wet after an overnight change. What you pay for, it seems, is the look. Honest diapers are available in a variety of prints, with some being limited edition or only available seasonally.
This made them by far the most visually interesting to look at of all the diapers I tested. But how much will that matter when you roll it up oftentimes filled with poop and throw it in the garbage?
These diapers were also the most form-fitting of the bunch. The contoured rear clung to my daughter's tush with little sag or puffiness. But that shapeliness might come at a price. My daughter had a three-way blowout up the back and out both leg holes in an Honest diaper -- by far the messiest incident of the test -- and I suspect it may have something to do with the poop having nowhere to go.
The Honest Company likes to flex its green credentials in its marketing, but some of the eco-friendly features it touts are dubious. One example is the "plant-based" polylactic acid outer layer, which may come from plants but is still a plastic that won't degrade for hundreds of years.
At 43 cents per diaper in size 4, Honest is overpriced and not much better if at all than any other diaper on this list. Founded in , Pampers has been a major player in the disposable diaper game for 60 years. There's a good chance your parents, and perhaps even their parents, wore Pampers.
Being a household name for that long gives the brand a huge advantage in the market, and for the most part Pampers' reputation is earned by offering reasonable quality at an affordable price. The Pampers performed well in tests. The elastic band creates a tight seal at the waist while still having plenty of give for comfort. The Velcro tabs separate from the back flaps easily and are teal-colored, a feature my vision-impaired father-in-law appreciated as it made them easier to see compared to white on white.
The leg holes fit my daughter's thighs somewhat loosely, but I experienced no leakages. The diaper held overnight, though it left her skin damp in the morning despite these testers belonging to the Pampers Baby Dry line.
Pampers work perfectly fine for the money 32 cents each in size 4 , but I just can't get past their baby powder-like smell. The fragrance is "non-allergenic and non-irritating to the skin," according to Pampers, but it's a bit too strong for me. The Pampers Pure line is fragrance-free, though more expensive at cents per diaper.
On the topic of ingredients, Pampers says it uses elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp that comes from Sustainable Forestry Initiative-certified sources. These diapers have a lot in common with Pampers -- and that's no coincidence.
But looking at a Luvs and a Pampers Baby Dry side by side, it's hard to tell where they cut costs. The waistband is practically identical to the Pampers, having the same stretchy back flaps with easy-to-peel-apart fastener tabs. As you might expect, this means the fit is about the same, which is to say very good. Even peeking under the top sheet with an X-Acto knife revealed no clear differences to my untrained eyes.
Both appeared to have the same amount of fluff pulp and three rows of super absorbent polymer gel. I have not sampled Pampers' Swaddlers or Cruisers lines, so I can't say if those are also similar.
One difference that puts Luvs a rung up from Pampers in my book: Luvs have no fragrance! I also appreciate the brand's more simplified lineup -- there's one Luvs diaper and that's it. However, I can see how this could be a downside if Luvs don't fit your baby well. But if they do, you'll save a considerable amount compared to Pampers as each diaper costs just cents. Because Costco heavily discounts the products it sells under its Kirkland Signature brand, the identities of Kirkland manufacturers are often kept secret to protect them from diluting their other, more expensive brands.
It's said that Kirkland Signature diapers are made by Kimberly-Clark, the personal care giant behind Huggies diapers. Looking at the two side by side, it's easy to spot some similarities. Both have stretchy elastic waistbands and long fastener tabs replete with Velcro hooks. The Kirkland also has a poo-catching pocket, a Huggies signature feature. There are pros and cons to using both disposable and cloth diapers, so spend some time doing your research and figuring out what you think is going to work best for your family and for your little one before you commit to anything.
A diaper that fits well will:. Newborn sizes go up to about 10 lbs, so your little one will probably grow into the next size around one month, depending on how much they weighed when they were born. We asked thousands of Babylist families about the baby products they love the most, then took the most popular diapers they shared with us and added our own research and insight—and some of our favorites as well. We think you and your baby will love at least one of these diapers too.
Do you think this content is helpful? Let our editors know! Pampers are by far the most popular choice among Babylist users for their super-soft feel and flexible fit read: fewer poopsplosions.
Their Swaddler line is the cushiest and includes a wetness indicator as well a newborn design that makes space for the umbilical cord. You can earn gifts with every Pampers purchase by joining Pampers Rewards. It includes size one diapers and wipes from eco-friendly brands The Honest Company, Dyper and Coterie— diapers and wipes in all—so you can take each for a test run before stocking up.
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Diaper even purchases carbon offsets with each delivery to help reforestation efforts. Want to compost at home instead? A diaper subscription service can save you money and the hassle of remembering to constantly add diapers to your shopping list. Avoid absorbency weight claims: Some diapers claim to be super absorbent because they can hold a specific percentage of their weight.
Plus, the ones that can hold an excessive quantity tend to be bulkier, like overnight diapers. Still, there are sustainable options that also perform well and are included in this roundup! Buy in bulk: They won't go to waste. You know you'll be using lots of diapers, so it'll save you time and money to buy more at once.
Here are the best disposable diapers you can buy for your baby:. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Huggies amazon. Pampers amazon. Hello Bello walmart. The Honest Company. The Honest Company amazon. Little Journey aldi. Bambo Nature amazon. Well Beginnings walgreens. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Director Lexie Sachs earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Fiber Science from Cornell University, and she researches, tests and reports on fabric-based products ranging from sheets, mattresses and towels to bras, fitness apparel and other clothing.
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