Andy Pandy Review
Pros: Eco-friendly, few leaks, durable
Cons: Expensive, poor absorption, lower health results
Manufacturer: Andy Pandy Kids
The Skinny
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| Pros | Eco-friendly, few leaks, durable | Great absorption, soft material, better health and eco-benefits | Impressive absorption, great leak protection, comfy | Great absorption, better health, and higher eco-friendliness | Durable, comfortable for baby, affordable |
| Cons | Expensive, poor absorption, lower health results | Less durable, below-average leak prevention | Average eco-friendliness, lower health scores, less durable | Hard to find a good fit, not as comfy or durable | Average absorbency, less eco-friendly |
| Bottom Line | An eco-friendly diaper that is durable with fewer leaks but poor absorption and a higher price hurt its overall likeability | A soft and cozy diaper with some green practices and high absorbency but less than stellar leak protection | Top performance in absorption and leaks with a comfy feel but they aren't as green as some of the competition | A high absorbing, healthier option that is Earth-friendly, but it isn't very durable or comfy | A durable diaper that has some health and comfort benefits without breaking the bank |
| Rating Categories | Andy Pandy | Seventh Generation... | Babyganics | Nature Babycare | Mama Bear Gentle Touch |
| Absorption (40%) | |||||
| Leakage (20%) | |||||
| Comfort (15%) | |||||
| Health (15%) | |||||
| Eco Friendly (5%) | |||||
| Durability (5%) | |||||
| Specs | Andy Pandy | Seventh Generation... | Babyganics | Nature Babycare | Mama Bear Gentle Touch |
| Type of Diaper | Green | Green | Green | Green | Traditional |
| Chlorine-Free | Totally Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-Free | Totally Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-free |
Elemental Chlorine-free |
| Perfume-Free | Not Listed | Yes | Not Listed | Yes | Yes |
| Biodegradable | 86.5% | No | No | 99.9% | No |
| Contains SAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous Materials Details | Bamboo Based Plastics | Corn Based Plastics | |||
| Wetness Indicator | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stretchable Side Wings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable Back | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Eco-awards | FSC Certified Vincotte OK Biobased Certified Swedish Asthma and Allergy Foundation Recommended "Good Environmental Choice" Eco Label from Swedish Society for Nature Conservation EcoCert GOTS Certified |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Andy Pandy is a part of the Hansen Kids LLC company, a small owner-operated business located in Michigan. Inspired by their love of family and the planet, the company strives to create environmentally friendly and safe products for children. In 2013, the Hansen family released their dream diaper, the Andy Pandy Premium Bamboo disposable diapers, after years of research and testing to create a quality, eco-friendly product.
Performance Comparison
Likes
This diaper scored well for leakage, coming in above-average in our tests. We had minimal to no leaking during testing, but some Amazon reviewers did experience some leaking during normal use, which impacted the leakage score.
We also love the efforts of this brand to create an eco-friendly diaper with nods to a baby's health as well. This diaper uses renewable bamboo for the outside, and inside covers grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals, it is totally chlorine-free (TCF) and biodegradable under the right conditions (rare in a traditional landfill). This diaper is latex, dye, perfume, alcohol, preservatives, phthalates, PVC, TBT, and Antioxidant free. It does have an aloe liner, which is akin to a lotion additive (in our opinion), and a pH strip for wetness indicating.
The Andy Pandy diaper is comfortable with soft fabric and non-abrasive tabs, and elastic. It came in close to the front of the pack in the comfort metric and still managed to remain fairly durable, a step up from a previous version we've reviewed in the past (hooray for improvements!).
Dislikes
Unfortunately, this diaper did not score well in our absorption tests, with one of the lowest scores in the test group. Liquids don't get trapped in the diaper core and could either run off or sit wet against the baby's tushie, potentially causing irritation or possible diaper rash. Absorption is a key functional feature of a diaper, along with preventing leaks, and it is hard to consider a diaper with a score this low.
Our research indicated that some users had trouble with faulty tabs and leaking SAP (the portion of the diaper that collects and traps liquids and looks something like Jello when full). A diaper doesn't have to live long, and we suspect the attempt at biodegradability has left this product on the thinner side, but it should last between diaper changes, so you don't end up with a mess on your hands.
Conclusion
Andy Pandy is an interesting diaper making keen attempts at being eco-friendly and effective. This diaper hits the mark for Earth-friendliness and is better than average for baby health, but it misses the boat for absorption, making it a no-go no matter how much we love some of its other redeeming attributes. While being eco-friendly is important, other diapers get the job done in that department with better scores for leaks and absorption than Andy Pandy.
— Juliet Spurrier, MD & Wendy Schmitz