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how we tested:

We narrowed it down to

22 disposable styles, then

logged over 1, 400 data

points in the Lab. Here’s

what we looked at:

• Absorbency


• Surface dryness


• Softness


• Construction

diapers that won’t leak or break the bank, so our Textiles

Lab did. These winning picks will keep baby comfy and dry

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S Above all, diapers are meant to

keep babies dry, and Huggies

soaked up liquid best in our pros’

absorbency tests. Consumers

liked their above-average softness

and fit — one credited the elastic

waist with preventing a total mess!

In our Textiles Lab evaluations,

these absorbed liquid quickly in

different positions and had the

least runoff of our picks when held

at a 45-degree angle (babies don’t

always go standing up). Testers

raved about how soft they felt.

Pampers’ core was best at holding

on to liquid in tests, so you can

rest assured that the surface will

stay dry even if you can’t change

your child right away. We also like

that unlike most others, the brand

posts its full ingredient list online.

Our experts were blown away

at how well these performed for

the price. They had one of the

fastest absorbency speeds, soaking

up all the liquid we poured on in

seconds. Parents said the wetness

indicator was super-convenient too.

• Tops in absorbency whether
  wetting occurred gradually
  or all at once.


• Lightest of the four picks.


• Has a wetness indicator and
  elastic at the waist.
  
  
  • Absorbent in multiple positions,
    even at an angle.
  
  
  • Rated soft in consumer tests.
  
  
  • Made without lotions
    or fragrances.
    
    
    • The absorbent core didn’t leak
      under pressure in evaluations.
    
    
    • Soft, lightweight construction
      with an easy-to-identify front.
    
    
    • Includes a wetness indicator.
      
      
      • Absorbed fluid well in all our
        Textiles Lab tests.
      
      
      • Includes a wetness indicator.
      
      
      • One of the lowest-priced
        options we looked at.
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• No front and back labeling.


• One tester said the dark
  Mickey Mouse print was
  visible through some clothing.
  
  
  • Only sizes Newborn through
    2 have a wetness indicator.
  
  
  • The front and back are hard to
    distinguish; there are no labels
    or differentiating features.
    
    
    • Our experts found these less
      absorbent than others when
      held at an angle.
    
    
    • Waistband isn’t as stretchy as
      on diapers with built-in elastic.
      
      
      • Not rated as soft by our
        consumer tester panel.
      
      
      • Available to buy only at
        Aldi retail locations.
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

top performer

A longtime favorite for a reason,

Huggies diapers easily clinched

the highest scores in our tests.

Lightweight for babies’ comfort

and designed with an elastic-

stretch waist (the only winner with

this!), they stood out in both

Lab and consumer evaluations.

HUGGIES SNUG & DRY

DIAPERS, WALMART.COM

style standout

Who says diapers have to look

boring? If you want styles with

a little extra pizzazz, Hello Bello

printed pairs can’t be beat.

Outfit your little one in fun

patterns like fruit, animals

and more — without sacrificing

wetness protection!

HELLO BELLO D IAPERS ,

WALMART.COM

24 ¢/ DIAPER

for size 4, 100-count

31 ¢/ DIAPER

for size 4, 96-count

13 ¢/ DIAPER

for size 4, 82-count

33 ¢/ DIAPER

for size 4, 120-count

best value

Proving you don’t have to spend

a ton on quality diapers, the

ones from Little Journey are

affordable and absorbent — and

a GH Seal star. This style

comes in just sizes 3 to 6, but

the Aldi-exclusive brand also

offers options for smaller babies.

LITTLE JOURNEY SMALL

STRIDES DIAPERS, ALDI.COM

most popular

Thanks to their extended sizing

(from Preemie size 0 to size 7),

comfort and overall performance,

it’s no surprise that Pampers

diapers are the go-to pick for our

tester panel and hospitals. Not

to mention that they’re backed by

the trusted GH Seal!

PAMPERS SWADDLERS,

Coming Soon!

SLEEP & PEE

TRACKER

Recording diaper changes for your doctor during newborn days or when your little one isn’t feeling well

can seem daunting. That’s why we’re excited about brand-new Lumi by Pampers! The system comes

with a video monitor, top-quality diapers and a sensor that records a baby’s sleep, diaper changes and

wetness. Simply set it up, download the app and it’ll auto-save the info for you and offer insights.

LUMI BY PAMPERS SYSTEM; FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT PAMPERS.COM/LUMIBYPAMPERS

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