The first thing that comes to the mind of a new parent:
What diapers to buy? Does it even make a difference?
Surprisingly enough it does, not only that it also changes as your child grows. When the baby is very small, it might be one type of diaper that is better but when they grow, it might be another. The loyalty program of Pampers is definitely far superior to Huggies even though it will take you years to get any useful reward.
We will review the 2 most common brands of diapers: Huggies and Pampers to see what works better. We will review: Leak Protection, feel, closure, fit and design by different age groups.
I will be reviewing the higher end lines of both brands since I only had a few horrible experiences with lower lines when I had my first child and have not used it since. Both Huggies and Pampers offer nighttime diapers that absorb more but are much more expensive.
The test is a 3 hour car ride.
Birth-6 months
6 mths-2 years
2 years +
Birth-6 months
6 mths-2 years
2 years +
Review Criteria
Design-does the diaper looks attractive? Would a child find the pictures interesting?
Feel-how does it feel against the skin? Is it soft?
Leak Protection-does the diaper leak on the sides? How much can it hold?
Fit-does it fit snug and comfortable around the baby?
Front Closure-do the Velcro flaps hold tight and do not open?
Pampers Cruisers Size 4-Front View
Huggies Little Movers Slip On Size 4-Front View
Pampers Cruisers Size 4-Back View
Huggies Little Movers Slip On Size 4-Back View
Age range: Birth-6 months
The winner is Pampers. Leak protection and fit help Pampers be in the lead for the baby category.
Diapers Types available:
Huggies Budget Line: Snug & Dry
Huggies High End Line: Little Snugglers
Pampers Lower Line: Baby Dry
Pampers High End: Swaddlers
Rate 1-5 (5 best)
| Huggies: Little Snugglers | Pampers: Swaddlers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 17 |
| Design | 4 | 3 |
| Feel | 4 | 3 |
| Leak Protection | 2 | 3 |
| Fit | 2 | 4 |
| Front Closure | 3 | 4 |
Age range: 6 months-1 year
The winner is Huggies. Leak protection seems to be better for Little Movers vs Cruisers. The look and feel is also superior in Huggies for this age group.
Diapers Types available:
Huggies Budget Line: Snug & Dry
Huggies High End Line: Little Snugglers, Little Movers, Little Movers Slip On
Pampers Lower Line: Baby Dry
Pampers High End: Swaddlers, Cruisers
Rate 1-5 (5 best)
| Huggies: Little Movers | Pampers: Cruisers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 16 |
| Design | 4 | 3 |
| Feel | 4 | 3 |
| Leak Protection | 3 | 2 |
| Fit | 3 | 4 |
| Front Closure | 4 | 4 |
Age range: 1-2 years
The winner is Pampers. The slip on version of Little Movers is not as good to hold moisture and is prone to leak. Not easy to put on as advertised.
Diapers Types available:
Huggies Budget Line: Snug & Dry
Huggies High End Line: Little Movers, Little Movers Slip On, Pulls Ups
Pampers Lower Line: Baby Dry
Pampers High End: Swaddlers, Cruisers, Easy Ups
Rate 1-5 (5 best)
| Huggies: Little Movers Slip On | Pampers: Cruisers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 16 |
| Design | 3 | 3 |
| Feel | 3 | 3 |
| Leak Protection | 3 | 2 |
| Fit | 3 | 4 |
| Front Closure | 3 | 4 |
Age range: 2 years +
The winner is Huggies. The Pull Ups seems to absorb much more and also feels softer.
Diapers Types available:
Huggies Budget Line: Snug & Dry
Huggies High End Line: Little Movers, Little Movers Slip On, Pulls Ups
Pampers Lower Line: Baby Dry
Pampers High End: Swaddlers, Cruisers, Easy Ups
Rate 1-5 (5 best)
| Huggies: Pull Ups | Pampers: Easy Ups | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 15 |
| Design | 4 | 3 |
| Feel | 4 | 3 |
| Leak Protection | 3 | 2 |
| Fit | 3 | 3 |
| Front Closure | 3 | 4 |
There is no absolute winner when we look at the entire baby diaper cycle for leak protection. The diapers seem to perform better at various age groups but there is no clear winner.
Water Safe Diapers: scarry truth? Pampers Splashers
Last year my kids got really sick after going to a public pool and it made me wonder. What happens when small kids wear water diapers to the water? Does the diaper hold anything or not? So I decided to do an experiment. The results are pretty scarry. Please see for your self.