Poof Review
Pros: Few leaks
Cons: Poor absorption, below average comfort, price
Manufacturer: Poof
The Skinny
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Pros | Few leaks | 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 | Poor absorption, below average comfort, price | 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 | Limited absorption ability makes this option a poorly working diaper | 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 | Poof | Nature Babycare | Babyganics | Bambo Nature | Free & Clear |
Absorption (40%) | |||||
Leakage (20%) | |||||
Comfort (15%) | |||||
Health (15%) | |||||
Eco Friendly (5%) | |||||
Durability (5%) | |||||
Specs | Poof | Nature Babycare | Babyganics | Bambo Nature | Free & Clear |
Type of Diaper | Green | Green | Green | Green | Green |
Chlorine-Free | Elemental Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-free |
Elemental Chlorine-free |
Totally Chlorine-free |
Perfume-Free | Yes | Yes | Not Listed | Yes | Yes |
Biodegradable | Yes | 99.90% | No | No | No |
Contains SAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Miscellaneous Materials Details | Corn and Bamboo Based Plastics | Corn Based Plastics | |||
Wetness Indicator | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Stretchable Side Wings | No | 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
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
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).
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.
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.
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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