Comparing Disposable Diapers
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| Price | $0.56 List $0.56 at Amazon | $0.27 List $0.26 each at Amazon | $0.33 List $0.33 at Amazon | $0.28 List $0.27 each at Amazon | $0.39 List $0.39 each at Amazon |
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| Pros | Super absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotions | Excellent absorption, great leak protection, comfortable, durable, inexpensive | Great leak prevention, good absorption, comfortable, very durable | Good leak protection, comfortable, durable, reasonable price | Good absorption, better leak protection, durable, some eco-friendly practices |
| Cons | Expensive, primarily available online | Not eco-friendly, uses coloring/inks | Not as eco-friendly, lack of transparency | Poor absorption, disappointing eco and health benefits | Not as comfy, possible irritants |
| Bottom Line | This super absorbing diaper offers great leak protection, comfort, and nods to the environment and baby's health, but it will cost you | A high-performing diaper that works well and has a reasonable price, but isn't as eco-friendly as you might want | This diaper offers excellent leak protection and comfort, with better absorption but the lack of disclosure is disappointing | Better leak protection and comfort combine with poor absorption and eco-health make a diaper that isn't all that dry | Greenish diaper with a good overall performance but some greenwashing concerns despite true benefits for the environment and baby |
| Rating Categories | Parasol Clear and Dry | Kirkland Signature | Huggies Little Snug... | Pampers Baby Dry | Pampers Pure |
| Absorption (45%) | |||||
Leakage (25%)  |
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| Comfort (20%) | |||||
| Durability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Parasol Clear and Dry | Kirkland Signature | Huggies Little Snug... | Pampers Baby Dry | Pampers Pure |
| Type of Diaper Green/Traditional | Green | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | Green |
| Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF | TCF | ECF | Not Listed | ECF | TCF |
| Fragrance-Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | No - Strong baby powder scent | No - Light Fragrance |
| Biodegradable | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Contains SAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous Materials Details | Made with "Drylock" technology, which means less wood pulp is used for core of diaper | Made with Plant Based Materials (At least 23%+ by weight) | Wood Pulp Sodium Polyacrylate Polypropylene Polyethylene Adhesives Polyester Polyrurethane elastics |
Petrolatum, Stearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Topsheet/Inner-Liner: Polypropylene/Polyethylene nonwoven. Adhesive: Thermoplastic Polymers. | Premium cotton, polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester blend |
| Wetness Indicator | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable side wings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable Back of Diaper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Eco-Awards & Certifications | Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest , FSC, ROHS compliant | Accredited as safe by Skin Health Alliance | |||
| Dye-Free | Uses water-based inks | Not listed, does have a print | "Printing inks are used to provide a decorative design. The colorants and pigments we use are evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing." | "Pampers uses pigments for these colors, not dyes, because some dyes can cause allergy. The pigments we use are non-allergenic and skin safe. They are also commonly used in other consumer products, contact lenses, and food packaging." | Inks (made without disperse dyes) |
| Lotion-Free | Yes | Yes | Not Listed | No | Skin protecting lotion made with Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol |
| Latex-Free | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
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