What type of diapers to buy

Plus, Luvs products are very reasonably priced. In fact, they are one of the best bargains in the diaper market. The Redyper program a partnership with Terra Cycle makes it simple to package, ship, and compost your used diapers, even if you live in an area without composting service.

Think again. While a regular diaper may take years to decompose, Eco Pea Co. Oh, and parents say they are super soft and absorbent. Hypoallergenic, ultra-absorbent, and in super cute prints, The Honest Company diapers are a great choice for moms and dads looking for organic options.

If you love Pampers Swaddlers but want to avoid added chemicals and fragrances that can exacerbate diaper rash, their Pure line may be for you. These diapers are chlorine-free, fragrance-free, and bleach-free.

Coterie makes diapers that are simple, made from sustainable ingredients, fragrance-free, dye-free, and hypoallergenic. This choice is fabulous for babies of all ages, shapes, and sizes because they are easy to find, affordable, and do the job. While all the diapers on this list are plenty absorbent, Pampers Baby-Dry diapers claim to lock wetness away in an unprecedented way with their three urine distribution channels and a leak-proof core.

In the reviews, most parents seem to agree. One reviewer said her baby no longer has leak-through accidents. Disposable diapers account for about 3.

But Boo is out to change that. Made of compostable bamboo, these diapers break down 60 percent in just 75 days, according to the manufacturer. While choosing the right diaper may seem straightforward, from fit to functionality, there are a lot of factors to consider.

There is also no right or wrong choice. What works for one child or baby may not work for another. However, with some patience — and trial and error — you can find the ideal diaper for your little love bug. Trust us. It does exist.

Whether you're changing your first newborn diaper or dealing with a massive diaper blowout, you'll be ready. 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. On my baby, they fit about the same as the Huggies I'm used to. However, I noticed the Kirklands tend to be wetter after a night's use, giving off a strong smell of urine through my daughter's pajamas and sometimes being damp on the outside of the diaper.

They didn't leak necessarily, but they didn't hold as well as others in the test. It could be that the cost savings come from a less robust absorbent core, though we can only speculate.

But with the savings you'll see switching to Kirkland, you might be willing to put up with that. Kirkland Signature diapers range from cents per diaper, depending on size.

But like most things at Costco, you have to buy in bulk to get that price as well as being a member. A box of size 4s contained diapers and was big enough for my 3-year-old to play hide and seek in. Choosing a store brand over a name brand can feel like a gamble. Will you get essentially the same thing for less money or will you get exactly what you pay for? They performed their intended function well enough in this test, but would they be worth it in the long run? That's tough for me to say.

There's no mistaking this diaper for anything other than a budget option. Just handling them back to back with the other diapers I tested, they feel insubstantial. The pattern, while colorful, looks plain and generic mine had whales printed on them and the outer layer feels plasticky and cheap.

I experienced no leaks with these diapers, though they did smell strongly of urine after an overnight change. My daughter's skin was wet in the morning, but none of the diapers I tested were able to keep her completely dry overnight. They fit her well, but they're a little on the puffy side.

They work, and if you're looking for savings above all else, they'll serve you well. However, it should be noted that the ingredients list is light on green credentials. Seventh Generation has established itself as an eco-conscious brand, touting the use of plant-based ingredients in its products and an emphasis on recycling.

With a disposable diaper, there's only so much you can do today to make it less harmful for the environment, but Seventh Generation is at least making an effort. The company says the fluff pulp used in its diapers is harvested sustainably and is Forest Stewardship Council-certified. Being made of natural ingredients is great, but how well do they handle a baby's natural body functions? About as well as the rest, it turns out. We experienced no leaks or blowouts in our testing and found the fit to be just fine.

The waistband is stretchy and the leg holes are snug around my daughter's plump thighs. One downside is there is no wetness indicator strip, so you'll just have to go by feel unless you change your baby regularly anyway.

Just like others on this list, overnight use pushed these diapers to their limit. Again, there were no leaks, but her skin was always damp and sometimes cold. Start Slideshow. Pampers Swaddlers Diapers. Credit: Courtesy of Target. Available Sizes: Preemie - 7. Huggies Little Snugglers. Available Sizes: Preemie Honest Diapers by The Honest Company.

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