Poof Review

Poof was started by a mother of 5, Debra Lee, an award-winning designer. Debra found diaper changes frustrating due to poor features and guilt over how disposable options impact the environment. Debra used her background in textiles combined with technology and innovation to create what they call an environmentally responsible diaper that minimizes its impact on the planet. The company motto is "Better for you baby. Better for our Planet. Poof = Change."

Performance Comparison

While the poof did not perform well in tests for absorption (see the paper with green "pee") it did perform well in tests for leaks with no run-off in the leak pan.

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Likes

This diaper performed well in our tests for leaks with no leaking observed after applying the mock urine to the diaper. In our research of online reviews from parents on Amazon, the diaper scored about average compared to the competition with few users complaining of leaking problems with this product.

This product also scored above average for health. It is free of most chemicals and additives that irritate the baby's skin. Poof claims it is free of perfume, chlorine, latex, lotion, and dyes (see dislikes below).

The Poof feels durable for its short lifespan with soft overall fabric.

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This diaper also scored above average for being eco-friendly. Depending on what is important to you, this could make the Poof a desirable option. Poof is made with non-GMO corn and renewable bamboo and is biodegradable under certain circumstances. However, it is not the only option with these kinds of features, and other diapers have similar properties, but with a higher score and lower price.

The poof has the lowest score for absorption with an excessive amount of urine captured on the test paper, implying that the core of the diaper struggled to lock moisture away from baby's bottom.

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Dislikes

Probably the most significant dislike of the Poof is its performance in our absorption tests. This diaper has one of the lowest absorption scores of the whole group. The filter paper from our tests show much more green, and therefore, showing that the diaper was wetter than the competition. The Poof diaper consistently had more green on the test paper than any other product we tested. More green translates to a wetter surface against the baby's bottom and a bigger chance of wet clothes or an inability to soak up what your baby dishes out.

We aren't big fans of misleading advertising. This diaper says dye-free, but there are prints on the outside of the diaper, which indicate some pigment was used, making "dye-free" misleading. We wish there were an agreed-upon definition for some of the language manufacturers use. What is the difference between dyes, ink, and pigment? No one knows or can agree. Poof says they use a soy-based pigment, which in our opinion, is not the same as "dye-free." Poof does offer a partial disclosure list on ingredients but does not provide an allergy certification.

The elastic, motion points and closure tabs on this diaper are rougher than the competition and not very skin friendly.

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This diaper scored below average for comfort, and we think some babies will dislike the way it fits or feels. While the main fabric feels soft, the elastic and motion points do not. The tabs are also abrasive and not skin-friendly. It isn't the most uncomfortable option we tested, but it is something to consider with a score below average.

Conclusion

This diaper is an interesting addition to the diaper market and offers parents a more environmentally friendly choice that has limited chemicals that make contact with the baby's skin. However, the diaper didn't perform well in tests for absorption, which is the main job of a diaper. It doesn't matter how eco-friendly a product is; if it doesn't do its job, it isn't worth the price or hassle of ordering a special product that is hard to find.

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