Diapers: Reviews

Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive come in five sizes to fit newborns and babies up to 37 pounds, but sizes N (for newborn), 1 and 2 get the best reviews. Parents say they appreciate the diapers' Grow-With-Me fit, stretchy sides… and soft overlapping tabs. A mesh liner allows air to reach baby's skin, and an absorbent core wicks moisture away from the surface to promote dryness. The N-size diapers feature an umbilical cord notch to accommodate a newborn's sensitive navel area, and all sizes have a useful wetness indicator (a yellow line that runs down the center of the diaper which turns blue when wet). On the downside, sizes 3 and 4 use Dry Max material and gel; this makes the diapers thinner, but some parents attribute rashes to Dry Max.

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Available in sizes 1 through 6 (for babies weighing 8 to about 35 pounds), Pampers Baby Dry diapers have a contoured shape that won't bunch around baby's legs and flexible tabs to provide the best fit. Parents say that… when it comes to bedtime -- even up to 12 hours -- there's no need for an expensive overnight diaper; Pampers Baby Dry usually doesn't leak. Pampers Baby Dry diapers also don't contain Dry Max, a manufacturing change in some other Pampers diapers that has left some parents confused and angry.

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Reviewers love BumGenius cloth diapers for their easy Velcro tab fasteners and super-absorbent inserts -- nothing like that cloth diapers of old that required folding and pinning. Many reviewers say BumGenius One-Size… cloth diapers are as convenient as disposables. These diapers feature a snap-down front, making the size adjustable as baby grows. On the downside, some say the Velcro wears out over time, but the newest BumGenius One-Size diapers have snap closures (check to be sure which you're buying). They may not be as comfortable for heavier babies, although the suggested weight is up to 35 pounds.

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These environmentally friendly disposable diapers are not treated with chlorine bleach and are made from natural wood pulp and nontoxic absorbent gel. However, eco-friendly doesn't mean biodegradable, despite the… presence of natural ingredients. Reviewers say Seventh Generation Chlorine Free diapers don't leak, are soft and have tabs that work well. Seventh Generation diapers are comparable in price to many name brands and won't irritate babies with sensitive skin.

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These diapers can be pulled up in a manner similar to underwear to aid toilet training toddlers. Many parents say the Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Training Pants fit better than other brands and don't leak. They don't… feature any colorful or fun designs, but most reviewers appreciate the chlorine- and dye-free diapers for being gentle on sensitive skin. The sides don't open and reseal like Huggies Pull-Ups (*Est. 70 cents each), but some parents say that's a bonus, because their toddlers can't open the sides on their own. However, parents will need to remove a toddler's pants and shoes to change a soiled diaper.

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