Bambo Nature Review

Bambo is a family-owned business run by parents dedicated to creating eco-friendly baby products that are healthy for your baby. Bambo believes that choosing safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible products shouldn't mean sacrificing performance. The company works hard to achieve and maintain ecologically responsible certifications by working with Abena, a Denmark company known for its environmentally sensitive manufacturing process. According to the Bambo website, "Bambo Nature was the first baby diaper in the world certified with the esteemed Nordic Ecolabel and EU Flower ecolabel." They are also members of the United Nations Global Compact.

Performance Comparison

Absorption

Bambo earned a barely above-average score for absorption for the top-ranked disposable diapers we tested. In our previous disposable diaper testing, Bambo performed better in this metric, so it is a sort of disappointing result, though certainly better than some of the competition.

This diaper had some moisture transfer to the test paper. It isn't a significant amount and is better than many of the diapers we tested, but any wetness on the paper indicates moisture that could be against the baby's bum. Wetness on the skin could lead to irritation or diaper rash, especially if your baby has sensitive skin prone to irritation. That said, less than a third of the diapers tested earned higher scores for this metric, making Bambo's results better in comparison. Our hands-on testers indicate this is one of the best for absorption, even for heavy overnight wetting. Find out more in our best overnight diaper review.

Leakage

Bambo fell right in the middle of the group with its leakage score.

This diaper had a small amount of run-off during leakage tests. Runoff indicates that liquid didn't absorb as quickly as some of the other diapers resulting in a potential for leaks. Also, our research indicates others have experienced leaks as well.

Being able to absorb liquids and prevent leaks is what a diaper is all about, so it would have been nice to see higher scores here. However, at least half of the other diapers earned lower scores for leak protection, so it isn't that your Bambo diaper will fail to perform. Depending on your goals and habits, we think the trade-off of the occasional leak is worth it, given the impressive health and ecology scores of this diaper.

Comfort

Bambo earned an average comfort score. Nearly half of other diapers scored higher than Bambo. However, we also discovered that many of our top scorers did not do much better in this metric, indicating that comfort doesn't translate to function.

Bambo uses bamboo for the back fabric and inner liner. The material is soft, and the motion points are skin-friendly with no roughness compared to the competition.

The elastic on the sides and back aren't our favorite, but the rest of the diaper is cozy. Testers liked the higher back for keeping poop contained and felt the inner liner was soft and skin-friendly.

Health

Bambo impressively earned one of the highest scores in our health tests. No other diapers were able to come close to matching Bambo's efforts at creating a healthy diaper for a baby, which is a highly notable achievement that makes this a best diaper contender for parents who value this metric over others.

Bambo has made substantial efforts to provide a baby-friendly diaper with as few additives and irritants as possible, so you get the safest disposable diaper possible to place against your baby's skin. Bambo also provides one of the most transparent ingredient lists we have seen, and we are impressed by the amount of knowledge they offer to help consumers make informed choices.

This diaper is free of chlorine, latex, lotions, perfumes, dyes (though it uses pigments on the waistband), deodorants, phthalates, organotins, heavy metals formaldehyde, PVC, and more (see video below at 0:55). If knowing what is in your baby's diaper is your thing, you'll be more than pleased with the disclosure and clarity provided throughout the Bambo website.

Ecological

Bambo earned higher than the average score for eco-health, with only a few products scoring higher. Bambo is a "green diaper," making more significant strides than the average diaper to create a gentler product on Earth than most disposable options.

They offer a full disclosure list, and they include what best practices they use during the manufacturing process. Bambo uses a Denmark manufacturing company with the coveted Nordic Swan endorsement, which is hard to earn and keep and means they are living up to a certain standard that limits their impact on the environment. We love this!

Durability

Bambo earned an impressive result for durability in our testing and research, with no product earning a better result.

During our testing and hands-on use, we didn't experience any issues related to durability and this diaper, even after serious overnight saturations. However, our research did indicate a tiny percentage of reports on faulty tabs and the diaper falling apart. The numbers were so low that it is potentially a reflection of user error. Given our positive experience, we feel confident saying durability is high in this diaper compared to the competition.

At-home testers felt this diaper held together better than the competition during day and night use. If durability is a problem, you might consider how frequently you change diapers and if that plays a role in your experience.

Should You Buy the Bambo?

Bambo is a green diaper doing its part to help the environment and baby's health. With better than average scores for absorbency and leak protection, this durable and comfy diaper earned top scores for health, making it a good choice for parents with health-related concerns to include in their diapering lineup.

What Other Disposable Diaper Should You Consider?

Bambo has a slightly higher price than your average green diaper and might not fit into every family budget. Seventh Generation Sensitive Protection has an average price and better absorption results than Bambo, with better than average results for eco-friendliness and health. If your budget is super tight, we prefer the Mama Bear Gentle Touch diapers from Amazon. These diapers offer the same absorption as Bambo Nature and better leak protection They do offer more for baby's health than your typically traditional disposable with test results slightly under Bambo.

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