14 Best Diapers in 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

Pampers' Swaddlers, the brand most recommended by pediatricians, is a hypoallergenic diaper free of parabens and latex. The company claims it's the softest they've ever made. In addition to wicking away moisture quickly, this diaper was able to hold the most liquid out of all products we tested, with a maximum absorption volume of 400 milliliters. On top of the one-and-3/8-inch-high gathers, they fit nice and snug, preventing leaks with tight elasticity around the waist and legs.

Although this diaper isn't the most breathable, it absorbs liquid really well. When we poured 100 milliliters of water onto one and waited one minute, the tissue we then placed on top soaked up practically no water. Its fast-absorbing nature means your baby's skin will stay dry and comfortable and makes preventing diaper rash much easier. The markings indicating where to tape this diaper down made it easy to do a diaper change quickly and with little trouble.

The wetness indicator changes colors clearly the moment it gets wet, which is convenient for knowing exactly when your baby needs a change. Five of these diapers stacked together measure only two and a half inches thick, so they won't take up too much space. This is great if you go out for long periods of time and have to carry a bunch of diapers with you.

Along with its resistance to leaks and diaper rashes, it's easy for parents and caregivers to use. If you're having trouble choosing the right diaper for your baby, definitely give these a try.

Like Pampers Swaddlers, Baby-Dry is a hypoallergenic diaper that's free of parabens and latex, with an added feature: a Dri-Weave liner to help keep your baby's skin dry. Our leak resistance test showed that they can hold an adequate 330 milliliters and we rated them highly for their ability to quickly wick away liquid. Although the elasticity around the waist wasn't that great, because it was good around the legs, we had no issues with the fit.

The gathers are about one inch high, so they should remain leak-free even if your little one is very active. We rated these diapers highly for skin-friendliness. Although they may get a little stuffy, they did well in our moisture-wicking test. A minute after we poured 100 milliliters of water onto one, a tissue placed on top soaked up practically no moisture. This should help prevent diaper rash and keep your baby dry and comfortable.

Markings indicating where to tape the diaper down made changing one a smooth process. The wetness indicator that changes colors the moment it gets wet makes it easy to see when your baby needs a fresh diaper. Five of these diapers stacked together are only about two inches thick. If you like to stock up at home or need to carry a lot for a long outing, you'll appreciate how little space they take up.

In short, they're leak-resistant, easy to use and gentle on the skin. If your baby is prone to diaper rash, we strongly recommend considering this brand.

All Good diapers use no chlorine bleach, parabens or latex. By buying them, you also contribute to donating one day's worth of diapers to children in need. Along with quick absorption, this diaper can hold 340 milliliters, which is more liquid than many other products. With one-and-3/8-inch gathers, the diapers will fit your baby nice and snug and be resistant to leaks.

The diapers lack breathability, but they should dry quickly and stay fresh for a good while. They performed well in our moisture-wicking test. Because the tissue we placed on a wet diaper after one minute picked up hardly any water at all, they should be good at keeping wetness at bay and preventing diaper rash. We were able to change this diaper with no trouble. Although the wetness indicator was a little slow to change color, because the color was distinct and easy to recognize, we believe you'll have little concern about overlooking the proper timing of your baby's diaper changes.

They're also compact, as five diapers stacked together measure just under two inches in thickness. Because they won't take up much space, this is a good choice for parents who want to stock up or who don't want to fill their diaper bag to the brim. This diaper is resistant to leaks, can help prevent diaper rash, and has outstanding compactness, so it should be in the running when choosing a diaper for your baby.

Luvs diapers are free of parabens and latex. Our tests for leak resistance showed they could absorb a maximum of 280 milliliters of water, which is somewhat less than other products, but they absorbed it fast. They have gathers that measure about one inch high, and can also prevent side leakage thanks to excellent elasticity around the waist and thighs.

Our tests for skin-friendliness showed that, although not the most breathable, they can wick away wetness well. One minute after we poured 100 milliliters of water onto a diaper, practically no moisture came away. This gave the impression that they should dry quickly and stay fresh to prevent diaper rash. Markings indicate where to stretch the tape over the diaper made changing it a smooth process. Another detail we loved was that it's clearly labeled with the word "front," so it was easy to recognize which side you're holding during a diaper change.

However, although it does come with a wetness indicator, we were disappointed with how difficult it was to recognize any color change when the diaper got wet. We found that five diapers stacked together measure about two and 3/8 inches thick. They won't take up too much space, making it helpful for parents and caregivers who often go out for long periods of time and carry a lot of diapers with them.

Special Delivery by Huggies is a diaper that includes plant-based materials and was tested by dermatologists to be hypoallergenic. They're free of fragrances, parabens, lotions, and chlorine bleach. Our tests for leak resistance showed that this diaper can hold a maximum volume of 340 milliliters of water, which we feel is an adequate amount. With side gathers that measure one and 3/8 inches, they will fit your baby nice and snug, making them excellent at preventing leaks.

They aren't very breathable, but they exhibited very little wetness one minute after soaking with water, and gave off the impression that they dry quickly. Because of this, we think this diaper can easily maintain a fresh feeling and help prevent diaper rash. It was relatively easy to change the diaper. However, although it has a wetness indicator, the color change was slow after wetting, which makes it somewhat difficult to know when you need to do a diaper change.

Five of these diapers stacked together measure two and 3/8 inches, which means they don't take up too much space. It's suitable for parents who want to stock up on a lot of diapers at home or who don't want to overfill their diaper bags.

Rascal and Friends is a diaper free of latex, fragrances, and lotions. This product claims original design features like a special core, high waistband, soft leg cuffs and leak guards for a diaper that is not only skin-friendly, but also leak-resistant. This diaper achieved a high rating in our test for leak resistance because of its ability to absorb 390 milliliters of liquid fairly quickly.

Although this diaper has great elasticity to make it fit well, it was disappointing to see that the gathers' height was under an inch high. But it's quite resistant to wetness. In our moisture-wicking test, a tissue became slightly wet after letting the diaper absorb water for one minute. They aren't very breathable; however, if you are doing regular diaper changes, there should be little worry about this product causing diaper rash.

We were able to do a diaper change with no trouble thanks to the black line that made it easy to recognize where we needed to tape the diaper down. However, even though this product comes with a wetness indicator, because the diaper already is a rather dark color, it was difficult to recognize if the indicator had changed color and it was time for a diaper change. Five of these diapers stacked together measured about two and a half inches, so we believe these diapers are great for parents who don't want a bulky diaper bag.

Little Snugglers by Huggies feature a soft pocketed waistband to prevent blowouts. This dermatologist-tested diaper is free of fragrances, lotions, parabens, chlorine and natural rubber latex. Our tests showed that this product can suck up an adequate 330 milliliters, and it also displayed lightning-fast absorption. It's effective at preventing side leakage with its gathers that measure over one inch. We rated it highly for leak resistance due to the great elasticity around the waist and legs.

Breathability is not its strongest feature, but it does wick away moisture effectively. After one minute, touching a tissue to the soaked diaper indicated it had absorbed almost all the wetness. They should feel fresh and keep your baby's skin dry. We could do a diaper change quite smoothly, thanks to marks showing where to attach the tape.

However, it was difficult to tell if the wetness indicator changed colors, which makes it hard to recognize when your baby needs a diaper change. Five diapers stacked measure two and a half inches. We think this product is fit for parents who often go out for long periods of time and need to carry a lot of diapers with them.

Cuties diapers feature an extremely soft and gentle hypoallergenic liner. This product is dermatologist-tested and contains cotton fibers in its dryness layer. Our tests for leak resistance showed that this product could only hold a relatively small 275 milliliters, and exhibits a slower absorption speed.

The gathers are only one inch, but the elasticity around the waist and legs is excellent. We had the impression that it would be prone to leaks if left for too long, such as at night, but wouldn't cause any issues if it's changed at regular intervals. One minute after we poured 100 milliliters of water onto one of these diapers, the tissue we then placed on top soaked up a small amount of moisture, but wetness shouldn't be an issue as long as a diaper change isn't left for too long. They're not very breathable and get a bit stuffy, but overall seem to keep skin fresh.

The mark showing where this diaper should be taped down was easy to find, which made a diaper change a smooth process. It also has a wetness indicator that shows a clear color change the moment it gets wet, which is great to easily recognize when it's time to change your baby's diaper. This diaper achieved high ratings for compactness. Five of these diapers stacked together measure two and 3/8 inches. This will make organizing the inside of your diaper bag easy.

Millie Moon Luxury Diapers are made with feather-soft material that contains no chlorine, lotions, latex, or fragrances. Although the gathers measure under an inch tall, the diapers can hold a sufficient 280 milliliters and soaked up liquid the fastest among all of our tested products.

The elasticity is poor around the waist, but great around the legs, so if you don't have an overly active child, you shouldn't have too much concern over leaks. They do tend to get stuffy quite easily, but we found that they were decent at wicking away wetness. One minute after we poured 100 milliliters of water onto one of these diapers, the tissue we then placed on top did soak up a little water, but we believe this should pose no issue if it isn't left for too long.

This diaper achieved high ratings for ease-of-use. It was easy to recognize where this diaper needed to be taped down, which let us change it smoothly. The wetness indicator exhibits an obvious color change the moment it gets wet, which makes it simple to recognize when your baby needs a change. However, five of these diapers stacked measure over three inches thick, which means a bunch of them will take up quite a bit of space. We don't recommend them if you need to pack a full days' worth in your diaper bag.

Parent's Choice is a product made with a very breathable material. This diaper has been tested by dermatologists and is made with no latex, fragrances, or lotions. We gave it high ratings for leak-prevention, as along with quick absorption, this diaper can hold a maximum of 355 milliliters. It has great elasticity around both the waist and legs and gathers that measure one and 5/16 inches, which we believe will be enough for preventing leaks even for an active baby.

However, this diaper received low ratings in our tests for skin-friendliness. Despite the breathable material, it tends to get stuffy quite easily. And one minute after we poured 100 milliliters of water onto one of these diapers, the tissue we placed on top became quite moist, so we believe that if you leave this diaper unchanged for too long, it can cause diaper rash.

Markings indicating where to tape the diaper down made changing it a smooth process. Another great feature of this diaper is that it comes with easy-to-understand explanations detailing when you should increase your baby's diaper size. This diaper has a wetness indicator that changes color in an obvious way as soon as it gets wet, which is great for any parent to easily recognize when they need to change their baby's diaper. Five diapers stacked together measure two and 3/8 inches, making it great for parents who want to keep the inside of their diaper bags tidy.

The Honest Company diapers are made using plant-based plastic for the outer layer, and are free of latex, fragrances, and parabens. The gathers are short, at only three-quarters of an inch. But it absorbed 290 milliliters of liquid in our testing. It should fit your baby well, given the great elasticity around the waist and legs. However, with a not-so-great liquid absorption speed, there's a risk of side leakage, so we recommend changing this diaper frequently.

Our tests for skin-friendliness showed that it did tend to get stuffy somewhat easily, but it did well when it came to moisture-wicking. We got the impression that this diaper can maintain a fresh feeling and believe it would help in preventing diaper rash. But changing it wasn't the easiest. It was quite difficult to understand where to tape it and we felt that the process was a bit cumbersome.

Furthermore, while it does have a wetness indicator, it doesn't change colors clearly. The entire diaper is also covered in patterns. Although cute, we found it means you have trouble recognizing when the diaper needs to be changed. They're somewhat compact, as five diapers stacked together measure about two and a half inches, which makes it suitable for parents who take a lot of diapers with them when they are out and about.

Gentle Touch diapers by Mama Bear are hypoallergenic and free of chlorine bleach, fragrances, lotions, parabens, and phthalates. This diaper does not absorb liquids quickly, but it excels at holding them in. It has a maximum absorption volume of 350 milliliters, which gave it high ratings. The one-inch gathers would help to prevent side leakage. This product should also fit your baby well, due to great elasticity around the waist and legs, so we think you'll have little concern regarding leaks.

It isn't very breathable, and wetness was also quite noticeable. One minute after we poured 100 milliliters of water onto one of these diapers, a tissue touched to it became drenched. Because of this, we believe this diaper would be prone to causing diaper rash and can cause your baby to feel discomfort. For that reason, we recommend frequent diaper changes.

However, we were able to do a diaper change quickly and with no trouble, and we believe that parents won't make any mistakes with the easy-to-read indicator that changes color the instant it gets wet. It also achieved high ratings for compactness. Five of these diapers stacked together measure two and 3/8 inches, so they won't take up too much space and will make it easy to organize the inside of your diaper bag.

Pure Protection by Pampers features an outer layer made of a fabric blend containing US cotton. This liner contains clinically tested, hypoallergenic and nutrient-rich shea butter. This diaper achieved high ratings for leak resistance. In addition to liquid absorption of 370 milliliters, the gathers measure one and 3/8 inches, which we believe is able to prevent leaks.

It also soaks up liquid quickly and received adequate results for elasticity. However, they're not very breathable, and can become quite wet. We noticed that the tissue we placed on top of a wetted diaper slowly became wet, and because of this, we believe that not changing it often enough may cause your baby to feel discomfort.

We were able to do a diaper change with no trouble. However, the indicator exhibits no clear color change when it gets wet, which makes it difficult to recognize when your baby needs a change. Five of these diapers stacked together measure almost three inches, so we don't think it's a great choice if you need to carry a lot of diapers with you.

Sensitive Protection Diapers sold by the natural brand Seventh Generation are free of fragrances, lotions, and chlorine bleach. This product uses only Forest Stewardship Council-certified sustainable wood pulp. Although the gathers measure barely over three-quarters of an inch, the diapers hold an adequate 275 milliliters of liquid. In addition, they wick away liquids quickly and have sufficient elasticity around the waist and legs.

However, we recommend changing this diaper frequently since it does have a risk of side leakage. It's prone to becoming quite wet and feeling rather stuffy, so we believe that leaving this diaper on for long periods of time without changing to a fresh one comes with a high risk of diaper rash.

We had no trouble with diaper changes in our ease-of-use test. However, because this diaper has no wetness indicator, it may be a challenge to recognize when your baby needs a change. Five diapers stacked measure only about two inches, making it unlikely they'll take up too much space inside your diaper bag.