Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Training Pants

Bottom Line

Parents in the market for greener disposable training pants should check out Seventh Generation Free & Clear Training Pants. The hypoallergenic materials are a good option for kids with sensitive skin, and parents say the pants strike a happy medium for potty-training children by containing some -- but not all -- messes. However, some find the training pants stiff and say they made their kids uncomfortable. Others dislike the company's use of tan dye, which they find disingenuous for a company promoting a natural product.

Performance

Slim-fitting but stiff. Though there are a few complaints of leaks, most reviewers say Seventh Generation Free & Clear Training Pants keep messes in check. Some parents recommend them for children who are in the earlier stages of potty training because they may not contain bigger accidents. While the training pants are easy to pull up and down, some say they are stiffer and more papery than other brands. The tear-away sides earn praise for making it harder for kids to rip off the pants but easy for parents to clean up major messes. The pants have a slim profile under clothes, but some reviewers say they run small.

Material

Chlorine-free, but not dye-free. Seventh Generation Free & Clear Training Pants do not contain fragrances, latex, petroleum-based lotions or chlorine, all of which earns a lot of praise from reviewers. However, the company does dye the diapers tan to make them appear more natural, a tactic many reviewers find off-putting. Just like nearly all disposable diapers or training pants, they include sodium polyacrylate (SAP), a gel that boosts absorbency. There haven't been any studies establishing a dangerous link between health issues and diapers or training pants use. The training pants are not biodegradable or compostable.