365 Diapers (Whole Foods) are ECF, and free of fragrance, latex, and TBT. We are also calling them Sneaky Stuff because of their lack of disclosure about phthalates, dyes, and lotion.
Price per diaper: $0.24
Earth’s Best Tendercare Diapers At first glance these diapers appear to be at least Good Stuff: they use a “plant based plastic” for their top-sheet and back-sheet and a cellulose fluff/SAP/bio-SAP core. However, there is no info on whether Earth’s Best diapers are phthalate-free or lotion-free. They do claim to be dye-free, but don’t give any info on what is used for the print. There is a general absence of transparency about the composition and percentage of the diaper that uses “plant-based plastic.”
Price per diaper: $0.32
Huggies Diapers are ECF, and free of fragrance, lotion, latex and parabens. The label states that they are “EU 26 allergens free,” as well. I’m not moving them from Sneaky Stuff because they do not disclose any information about phthalates, dyes, or the composition of the back-sheet.
Price per diaper: $0.59 to $0.88
Kirkland Signature Diapers As many of you know, Kirkland has made some great improvements to their diaper, and now appear to be free of latex, chlorine, fragrance, lotion, and artificial dyes. That said, there is no evidence that they are free of phthalates (we chatted with a rep and they said that they were unable to provide an answer about phthalates) and of course they are still made of petroleum-based plastics. They state that “some of the polyethylene is made from sugar cane” I would like say they’ve upgraded from Bad Stuff to Okay Stuff, but with a lable that boldly claims that these diapers are “made with plant-based materials,” coupled with the lack of transparency on phthalates, we have to call these green-washed, and therefore Sneaky Stuff.
Price per diaper: $0.26
Mamma Bear (Amazon brand) are ECF, fragrance free, latex free and hypoallergenic, but have no further information available. Mama Bear gets a “Sneaky Stuff” designation for lack of disclosure about phthalates, dyes, and lotion.
Price per diaper: $0.16
Rascal & Friends Premium Diapers A few of you asked about this brand, but the response we received was: “Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a detailed ingredients list of our diapers, as this is commercially sensitive. We are proud to say that our products are free from formaldehyde, elemental chlorine, phthalates, parabens, gluten, and endocrine disruptors. We also have a focus on no nasties, and our diapers contain no latex or fragrances and we only use water-based inks! The inks we use are non-toxic and completely harmless to baby’s skin.” Without more details on what is in these diapers, we will consider them Sneaky Stuff.
Price per diaper: $0.22
Up & Up Diapers (Target) are Sneaky Stuff because the label states “petroleum-free lotion” and “perfume-free” as opposed to simply being lotion-free and fragrance-free, although we did confirm that they do not contain phthalates.
Price per diaper: $0.43
268 comments
Amber
You mentioned you don’t like Earths Best diapers. Is this because they’re not eco-friendly or is this a toxicity issue? I’m more concerned with toxicity and I had read somewhere that they were good from a toxicity standpoint. Which are better non-toxic diapers – Earths Best or Bambo and can you list the ingredients you are not happy with in the Earths Best diapers?
Thank you!
Majken Poley
Do you have an feedback on Target’s Up & Up diapers (both overnight and regular)? What about their unscented wipes?
Gina
365 diapers??
Good or bad?
Brianne
Hi Maia!
Can you give me any insight on swim diapers? Babyganics? Honest company?
Thank you SO much!
Georgia
Hi Maia, thanks so much for all your recommendations, I have a great mattress and futon thanks to your research! I have an almost 2 year old daughter who has been in Bambo nature since birth and have a baby boy due in August. I keep seeing babyganics ads listing their diapers as “new and improved.” I know you’re planning an update here and this brand is on the list but I want to point that out in case the company has it will disclose any changes. Thanks again!
Jessie
Hi! Are you still planning on doing an updated guide for disposable diapers? Would you consider adding Target’s Up&Up brand to your list? Thank you so much for all you do!
Bar
Hi – Curious what your plans are for updating the safe diaper guide? I’d also like to know about these diapers. Thanks for all you do!
Sophie
Are Honest diapers better or worse than Seventh Generation?
Amber
Hi Maia,
I’m wondering if you’ve reviewed Babyganics diapers yet? We just received several from our baby shower and I’m wondering how you would categorize them? Thank you! I appreciate your feedback and refer to your sight regularly now for purchasing diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoos, etc!
Maia James
I’m so surprised to hear this! We’ve had literally zero leaks ever with these.