Huggies Snug & Dry Review
Pros: Comfy, durable, few leaks, price
Cons: Not eco-friendly, poor absorption, disappointing health score
Manufacturer: Huggies
The Skinny
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| Price | $0.23 List $0.22 each at Amazon - 7% off | $0.43 List $0.43 each at Amazon | $0.35 List $0.33 each at Amazon - 5% off | $0.39 List $0.36 each at Amazon - 9% off | $0.42 List $0.33 each at Amazon - 21% off |
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| Pros | Comfy, durable, few leaks, price | Great absorption and leak prevention, better health and eco-friendliness | Absorption, comfy, durable, better health | Great for health, eco-friendly, comfy | Great health, good absorption, eco-friendly |
| Cons | Not eco-friendly, poor absorption, disappointing health score | Hard to find a good fit, not as comfy or durable | Average leakage and eco-friendliness | Average for leaks and durability | Possible leaks, not so cozy |
| Bottom Line | Comfortable choice with few leaks, but poor absorption could leave baby's skin irritated | Earth friendly, healthy choice that works great | Keeps baby drier in a cozy, durable diaper that has better health stats | Comfy, healthy option with performance where it counts | Best green bang for the buck that works well with a top health score |
| Rating Categories | Huggies Snug & Dry | Nature Babycare | Babyganics | Bambo Nature | Free & Clear |
| Absorption (40%) | |||||
| Leakage (20%) | |||||
| Comfort (15%) | |||||
| Health (15%) | |||||
| Eco Friendly (5%) | |||||
| Durability (5%) | |||||
| Specs | Huggies Snug & Dry | Nature Babycare | Babyganics | Bambo Nature | Free & Clear |
| Type of Diaper | Traditional | Green | Green | Green | Green |
| Chlorine-Free | Not Listed | Totally Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-free |
Elemental Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-free |
| Perfume-Free | Not Listed | Yes | Not Listed | Yes | Yes |
| Biodegradable | No | 99.9% | No | No | No |
| Contains SAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous Materials Details | Corn Based Plastics | ||||
| Wetness Indicator | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| 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 |
Nordic Eco-label FSC Certified Asthma-Allergy Denmark |
FSC Certified Rainforest Alliance Certified |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Huggies is part of the Kimberly-Clark Baby and Childcare Brands that also make Good Nites and Pull-Ups. Huggies makes a variety of different diaper options and wipes. They are a well-known brand in the United States, and many parents consider them a quality brand at a reasonable price.
Performance Comparison
Likes
Snug & Dry diapers are a cozy option with one of the highest scores in the review. This diaper has skin-friendly elastic on the sides and back with smooth motion areas for limited chafing. The fabric is softer than the average diaper, and the closure tabs are free of poky parts.
We also like that this diaper is durable, with very few online reviewers remarking on durability issues. Compared to the competition we tested, we feel confident that it will withstand what baby dishes out at least until the next diaper change.
The Snug & Dry also performed well in our tests for leaks with no leaking or run-off during testing. Also, only a third of Amazon reviewers remarked on leaks in their online reviews, which is a favorable amount compared to the competition.
We also like the reasonable price point of the Snug & Dry, which is at least in part why this diaper is so popular and often the diaper of choice for many parents. At roughly $0.20 per diaper, it is tough to beat while still purchasing a well-known brand name. This price is more on par with store brand diapers.
Dislikes
We dislike a few things when it comes the Snug & Dry, and while some of them may not be on your list of important factors, certainly one of our dislikes is. This diaper did not score well in our tests for absorption, falling below average when it comes to retaining moisture and locking it away. We had some concern that excess wetness could cause skin irritation, diaper rash, or wet clothes. Absorption along with leakage are the two primary objectives of a diaper, and if a diaper doesn't do both well, then it is hard to consider it a top contender no matter what else it brings to the table.
We also don't like that Huggies is not making any strides toward a more Earth-friendly or baby health-friendly diaper. While a disposable diaper is always going to have flaws when it comes to eco-friendliness, the Huggies brand and the Snug & Dry option are not even trying. This diaper earned very low scores for both Ecology and Health. Huggies does not offer a list of materials used and does not include information on renewable resources or biodegradability. They do not specify if they are chlorine, latex, perfume, or dye-free, and they make no claims or boasts about being allergy certified or attempts at using fewer chemicals during processing.
Conclusion
Huggies Snug & Dry is a popular inexpensive diaper that parents seem to like. It provides a cozy feel and comfortable fit that is durable enough to meet expectations between diaper changes. This diaper performed well in our tests for leakage with no run-off during testing and few reports of leaking from users. However, it did not do well in our tests for absorption with significant moisture transfer during testing that could potentially result in messes or skin irritation. The Snug & Dry is an old fashioned diaper that doesn't seem to be free of anything, including chlorine, perfumes, dyes, or lotions, which could be a problem for sensitive skin. This diaper also lacks and nods to eco-friendliness, which seals its fate as a diaper we do not recommend.
— Juliet Spurrier, MD & Wendy Schmitz