In children’s stores, the selection of diapers is huge today. There are very budget options, and there are premium products. There are diapers for boys, there are for diapers, but there are universal diapers, that is, suitable for both those and others. In general, in terms of diapers, marketers tried their best. In compiling a rating of the best diapers for newborns, we tried to take into account those characteristics that reflect their quality, comfort for the newborn, and also the issue of cost, which is important for mothers. We carefully studied the reviews of parents about different brands, their pros and cons.
It is worth noting that there are a lot of manufacturers of diapers for newborns. Pampers are always popular, with which, in fact, it all started. But recently, many mothers give preference to Japanese diapers, which are very widely represented on the Russian market. Moreover, every year leading manufacturers of diapers improve their product lines and release new improved products.
Top 8 Best Baby Diapers
1. Pampers Swaddlers
The ancestors of diapers – Pampers – and today remain perhaps the most popular and in demand among mothers. The brand has several lines, there are budget products, there are more expensive ones. For children of the first months of life, the sizes “zero” – up to 1.5 kg, “first” – from 2 to 5 kg, “second” – from 3 to 6 kg, “third” – from 5 to 9 kg are suitable. Presented in small packages of 20 pieces, and large – 114-160.
What do mothers like
Moms note that diapers are very thin and incredibly soft inside. Comfortable stretching sidewalls. Due to the unique layer, the diaper absorbs moisture well, as well as loose stools and does not leak. The manufacturer claims that the baby can stay dry for up to 12 hours. There is a special cutout for the navel, moisture indicator, a very comfortable fit.
2. HUGGIES Snug & Dry Diapers
This is an innovative development of the company – a new super-soft layer “Textor” has appeared in diapers. It has special pads that provide softness and comfort to the skin of the newborn. For children of the first months of life, the “first” – the size is up to 5 kg, the “second” – from 3 to 6 kg, the “third” goes from 5 to 9 kg. Large packages, for example, 176 pieces, are much more profitable to purchase than small ones.
What do mothers like
There are a lot of positive reviews of mummies about Huggies. They are pleased with absorbent qualities, including loose stools. High sides around the legs, as well as an elastic inner pocket protect all places from leakage. The diaper is soft, thin, snug, and firmly fixed.
3. Libero Newborn
These diapers in the line of the popular Swedish brand are designed specifically for newborns. They come in three sizes: “zero” – up to 2.5 kg, “one” – from 2.5 to 5 kg, and “two” – from 3 to 6 kg. Sold in packages of 24 to 94 pieces. Perhaps this is one of the most successful options for value for money. Diapers are made of breathable natural materials, moisture is well absorbed and evenly distributed throughout the diaper. Nice design – in each package there are two types of diapers.
What do mothers like
There is a cutout for the navel, so that the umbilical wound does not rub. There is no lotion impregnation, and therefore diapers do not have a smell that moms do not always like. The risk of allergies is also eliminated. The waistband is elastic, the sidewalls stretch, the elastic bands on the legs are soft – do not press, do not rub. There is a filling indicator.
4. Merries sarasara Air through newborn
Japanese brand of diapers, which is very fond of mothers and is very popular. Despite the rather high cost, parents are willing to pay for the quality of these diapers. They are made using special Japanese technology from three breathable layers. The size range for newborns is: “XS” – from 0 to 3 kg, “first” – from 0 to 5 kg, “S” – from 4 to 8 kg, “M” – from 6 to 11 kg (in this category both classic diapers and diapers-panties). You can also choose small packaging – 24 pieces, and large – 90-128 pieces.
What do mothers like
Moms note the good absorbent properties of diapers and their breathability, which does not create the so-called “greenhouse effect”. The inner wavy layer is very soft, provides gentle contact with the skin of the newborn, absorbent – it absorbs well not only moisture, but also loose stools, and the outer one holds the liquid and removes warm, fresh air. The diaper has elastic elastic, there is an indicator of fullness. In addition, the diaper is covered with an extract of the plant Hamamelis, whose medicinal properties have been known for a long time, it protects the baby’s skin from inflammation and irritation.
5. Moony
Another Japanese brand that has won the trust of Russian mothers. Very soft diapers with an inner cotton surface that does not irritate the skin of the newborn. Moony uses superabsorbents, due to which the absorbed moisture is converted into a gel, does not get on the skin of a newborn, it remains dry. The size range is the same as that of other manufacturers, but unlike Merries there is no XS size up to 3 kg. The line begins with the size “NB” (Newborn – newborn) – from 0 to 5 kg, but for small children they can be too big. Presented in both small and large packages.
What do mothers like
Moms note that Moony breathe well, absorb well, and the baby’s skin remains dry. They are quite tight, so leaks are extremely rare. And by the way, unlike other Japanese diapers, it is Moony who has a cutout for the navel. A filling indicator is also available.
6. Goon
Also a Japanese brand, not very widely represented in the market. They are almost not inferior in quality to the previous Moony and Merries, but they are cheaper. As for the sizes, GooN has a separate option for completely crumbs – “XXS” – from 2 to 3 kg. True, finding this particular size is not easy. The rest is the size range, as with other Japanese diapers: for children in their first months of life, “NB” – from 0 to 5 kg, “S” – from 4 to 8 kg and “M” – from 6 to 11 kg.
What do mothers like
On the sides and cuffs are very soft elastic bands, do not press and do not rub. Very soft and thin, comfortable fit, there is a filling indicator. Not enough cutout for the navel. According to the observations of moms, GooN is enough for less time than, for example, Merries, therefore, it can not always be suitable for a night’s sleep.
7. Lovular Hot wind
This is a UK brand. Diapers can also be attributed to the premium segment both in quality and in cost. While they are not as popular as the brands we described above, nevertheless, these diapers also have a lot of fans. The prefix “Hot wind” in the name means that the diapers are created using the technology of preliminary processing of materials with super-hot steam (200 degrees), due to which the fabric is straightened, the fibers are loosened, the diaper becomes very tender. In addition, not so long ago, the Lovular Hot wind sterile appeared in the Hot wind line – they use ionizing radiation when creating them, the diaper is the safest to use when healing the umbilical wound. The sizes are suitable for newborns, two – “XS” – from 2 to 5 kg, and “S” – from 0 to 6 kg or from 3 to 7 kg.
What do mothers like
Moms note the excellent quality of these English diapers: they are very soft, like a feather, absorb well and hold moisture for a long time, they can be safely used for a night’s sleep. The skin breathes, does not weaken. According to the observations of mothers, Lovular Hot wind diapers are small, and if the child has almost reached the upper limit of the size indicated on the package by weight, it is better to take the following. Another point: the filling indicator does not turn into a bright color, like most other diapers, but instead disappears.
8. Helen Harper Baby
Good and inexpensive Belgian diapers. According to the manufacturer, the newborn is dry for up to 8 hours. Diapers have three absorbent layers, the outer layer is breathable, due to which fresh air is well removed. The sides stretch, the diaper sits quite tightly. No perfumes are used. As for the size range, for children in the first months of life, sizes “1” (Newborn) – from 2 to 5 kg, “2” (Mini) – from 3 to 6 kg and “3” (Midi) – from 4 to 9 are suitable kg
What do mothers like
Most moms are happy with the value for money of these diapers. They are cheaper than many popular brands, but have good absorbent properties, retain moisture for a long time, and breathe. Is that with the absorption of loose stools do not cope perfectly. There is a cutout for the umbilical wound.
How to choose diapers for newborns
As a rule, in order to find the best diaper for their baby, mothers try different brands, compare and opt for the most successful one in their opinion.
The size
It is important to choose the right diaper size for the newborn. He should not be small – in this case he can press, rub. If the diaper, on the contrary, is large, then even if you tighten it quite tightly with Velcro, it will fly off, leak, the baby will be clearly uncomfortable. The packages always indicate the upper and lower weight limits. Focus on them. But if, say, your baby weighs almost 5 kg, then it is better to take the size not up to 5 kg, but, for example, from 4 to 8 kg.
Absorbency
One of the main characteristics of a diaper is its absorbency and ability to retain moisture well. You can evaluate how well he copes with this task in the following way. It is necessary to pour a glass of water on the diaper, while it should be stretched and slightly tilted. Then blot the diaper with a napkin and evaluate how quickly and well it absorbed water, whether the surface remained dry.
Fullness
It is important that after absorbing moisture, which is usually converted into gel, it does not stray into lumps, but is evenly distributed throughout the diaper. To appreciate this point, shake a well-filled diaper and see if the gel has strayed into lumps.
Material
The materials from which the diapers are made should be very soft, delicate, the parts of the diaper adjacent to the skin of the newborn should be made of natural materials, not to cause allergies. Remember that the skin of the baby is very sensitive, and any gross effect is not acceptable.
Back
Pay attention to the back – it should be quite high so that the diaper does not leak.
Price
An important point, since there are a lot of diapers needed, they are spent quickly, spending on them as a result is very noticeable. If the budget does not allow you to use premium diapers, choose more budget options. Now there are a lot of manufacturers of these products on the market, the competition is great, and, indeed, there are many options of very good quality at a relatively inexpensive price. You can also save by purchasing large packages, so it’s cheaper.