Pampers Baby Dry Review
Pros: Comfortable, durable, reasonable price
Cons: Disappointing absorption and health benefits
Manufacturer: Pampers
The Skinny
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| Pros | Comfortable, durable, reasonable price | Great absorption, soft material, better health and eco-benefits | Impressive absorption, great leak protection, comfy | Durable, comfortable for baby, affordable | Durable, comfy, lower price, good leak protection |
| Cons | Disappointing absorption and health benefits | Less durable, below-average leak prevention | Average eco-friendliness, lower health scores, less durable | Average absorbency, less eco-friendly | Not eco-friendly, no considerations for health |
| Bottom Line | Comfy and durable, but has disappointing performance for absorption and health | 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 durable diaper that has some health and comfort benefits without breaking the bank | Durable and cozy diaper with good performance for the price, but it lacks ecology and health considerations |
| Rating Categories | Pampers Baby Dry | Seventh Generation... | Babyganics | Mama Bear Gentle Touch | Kirkland Signature... |
| Absorption (40%) | |||||
| Leakage (20%) | |||||
| Comfort (15%) | |||||
| Health (15%) | |||||
| Eco Friendly (5%) | |||||
| Durability (5%) | |||||
| Specs | Pampers Baby Dry | Seventh Generation... | Babyganics | Mama Bear Gentle Touch | Kirkland Signature... |
| Type of Diaper | Traditional | Green | Green | Traditional | Traditional |
| Chlorine-Free | Elemental Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-Free | Totally Chlorine-free |
Elemental Chlorine-free |
Not Listed |
| Perfume-Free | No | Yes | Not Listed | Yes | Yes |
| Biodegradable | No | No | No | No | No |
| Contains SAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous Materials Details | |||||
| Wetness Indicator | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable Side Wings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable Back | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Pampers is a brand name synonymous with babies and diapers. It is a name most parents know, and many hospitals use them. Pampers is a Proctor and Gamble company that has the distinction of helping to invent the modern disposable diaper in the 1950s. In the 1970s, Pampers came out with tape closures instead of pins, and the 80s and 90s saw the creation of a thin diaper, gelling material, elastic legs, and refastening tabs. Pampers continues to advance its designs even today.
Performance Comparison
Likes
The Baby Dry diaper is very comfortable compared to the competition. It has a very soft fabric on the inside and skin-friendly closure tabs with no pokiness or rough edge that can chafe sensitive skin. The motion points and elastic are also smooth to the touch with no binding areas or abrasive parts. This diaper also performed well in our tests and research for durability, with fewer reports of faulty tabs and SAP leaks than much of the competition.
Other than the comfort factor, there wasn't much we liked about the Baby Dry. It does have a reasonable price, but the below-average scores in most metrics make even the lower price unattractive. It did perform about average for leak protection, but coupled with the poor absorption (see below), it isn't anything to rave about.
Dislikes
The Baby Dry diaper performed poorly in our tests for absorption, arguably one of the most critical functions a diaper really should do well. This product earned well below-average scores for the group leaving a significant amount of wetness on the test paper.
With the poor absorption of liquid waste, the baby's skin will be continually wet, which can lead to irritation and possible diaper rash over time. The inability of the diaper to keep urine locked away also means it tends to leak and can result in wet clothes, bedding, car seats, and more. This test alone should be enough to have you looking elsewhere.
However, if that doesn't convince you, we also didn't like that Pampers' disclosure of materials is somewhat misleading and vague. They don't seem to be making an effort to create an eco-friendly diaper either. This diaper earned some of the lowest scores for baby health and eco-health.
Conclusion
Overall, the Pampers Baby Dry diaper had low scores in critical metrics, which resulted in a disappointing overall score. With critical metric tests like absorption disappointing testers and lower eco and poor health results, we think parents will be happier choosing a different, higher-scoring diaper. Even if cost is a driving factor in your decision process, cheaper options scored higher in this review.
— Juliet Spurrier, MD & Wendy Schmitz
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