Huggies Little Snugglers Review

Huggies Snugglers is made by Huggies, a Kimberly-Clark Baby and Childcare Brands company. Huggies is a well-known brand with new and seasoned parents alike, providing a variety of diapers and wipes for different needs.

Performance Comparison

Likes

The best thing about this diaper is it has fewer leaks and performed well in our tests for leaks with little to no mock urine escaping the diaper. Amazon users also report fewer leaks with this diaper in real-world use. These results earned the Snugglers an exceptional score for leakage, one of the highest in this diaper review.

We also like how cozy, and comfortable this diaper feels compared to the diaper competition. It scored just below the high for comfort. The fabric is soft, but more importantly, it has soft motion points where a baby's joint will move, and it has tab closures that aren't rough or poky like some of the competing diapers we tested. This diaper also scored extremely well for durability, which is often hard to do while remaining comfortable and a rare feat in this competition.

Dislikes

Unfortunately, there is more to dislike than like for this product. The most disappointing test results were for absorption, where the Snugglers earned one of the lowest scores for their ability to absorb liquids and trap them inside the diaper away from the baby's skin. In our absorption tests, the Snugglers had more moisture transfer to the test paper than most of the competition, with only two other diapers scoring lower than the Snugglers. We think, above all, a diaper should absorb what the baby dishes out and help prevent it from sitting against the baby's skin to help prevent skin irritation and possible diaper rash.

We don't care for the lack of transparency from Huggies on all their diapers. While the Huggies website says the Little Snugglers are fragrance and lotion-free, it does not say much else about what is in the diaper or whether or not it is free of other known allergens like chlorine dyes or latex. In general, the website fails to offer any disclosure on ingredients or what it has or lacks, which we think all manufacturers should offer to parents so they can make an informed decision.

We also dislike that Huggies isn't making any effort to improve the eco-friendliness of this diaper. While any disposable diaper isn't ideal for the environment, some brands are making choices that increase the potential for biodegradability, or they are using renewable materials like bamboo or corn SAP. Little Snugglers had one of the lowest scores for eco-friendliness.

Should You Buy the Little Snugglers?

Huggies Little Snugglers are a comfortable and durable diaper that offers great leakage protection, which is half the battle in finding a great diaper for a baby. Unfortunately, this diaper struggled to keep moisture locked away in its core, which could lead to skin irritation, diaper rash, or moist clothing (yours and baby's). They also did not perform well in our tests for health or ecology. So, even though these diapers are comfy when dry and don't leak as much as the competition, they don't get the job done, and they aren't giving much consideration to other metrics.

What Other Disposable Diaper Should You Consider?

Babyganics is one of the top performers in our lineup. This diaper has impressive performance for absorption, leakage, and comfort. It has the good where you want them in a diaper, and the price is reasonable compared to some of the competition. Alternatively, if you desire a budget-friendly choice, Mama Bear Gentle Touch is a potential choice with good performance in most metrics and a wallet-loving price. Last, if you want the most eco-friendly option in the group, Nature Babycare is our favorite with the best absorption performance in the lineup.