When Samuel was born I though I knew all about parenting. He was my second baby,of course. We were not new to this. Well, I was seriously wrong. Samuel is nothing like Simon. He has extremely sensitive skin and multiple allergies. This complicates thing. Something as simple as choosing a diapers has been a nightmare. So, for all of the sensitive babies out there, here are my thoughts on various brands (all purchased by me and worn by Samuel).
1. Huggies Snug and Dry
The Huggies diapers are what I went to first. They are what I used for Simon and loved. The fit is wonderful for chubby thighs. They never seemed to leave marks from being too tight. Absorbency was great as well. We rarely had leaks or the infamous "diaper blowout". Sounds like the perfect diaper, right? It was. Notice I said was. For some reason (I suspect Huggies changed something) Samuel began getting red rashes on both hips right where the diaper fastens. So, needless to say, Huggies were no longer an option.
2. Seventh Generation
Since we were having allergy issues I switched to a more natural diaper. Seventh generation diapers are non bleached, plant based diapers. They claim that they do not have all of the harmful chemicals in standard diapers. The fit was great. The rise in the front was a bit higher than other brands, making them especially great for boys. Absorbency was very good as well. They appeared to hold as much as the Huggies. I really like these diapers. Only problem is the price. At $12 per 22 diapers I just could not afford them regularly.
3. Kroger Comforts Touch of nature
I was pleasantly surprised by these diapers. I first noticed how soft they felt to the touch. Much softer than other brands of diapers. The fit was a lot like Huggies. A little bit more room in legs for chunkier thighs. The absorbency was pretty good, but not as good as Huggies and seventh generation. The great thing is that they did not bother his skin. Another great thing is the price. At $6.99 per 22 diaper they are a great deal. I was surprised at how much I liked these diapers.
Pampers Baby Dry
We did not use Pampers diapers for long. Unfortunately, Samuel's skin reacted to the very first one. Therefore, I cannot comment on the fit and absorbency.
Luvs
Luvs Diapers seem very similar to Pampers (both are Proctor and Gamble). I was hoping by trying Luvs we would not have the same chemical issues as Pampers. Surprisingly they have not bothered his skin. The fit is very good. Samuel has thinned out quite a bit so they work well. The absorbency seems to be okay. They work fine for the daytime, but I have to use a doubler at night. For the price ($8.99/pack), and the convenience of every store carrying them, I would definitely use them again.
Aldi diapers
Who knew that Aldi sold diapers. I was grocery shopping the other day and did not have time to go to a second place for diapers. I was totally out so had to get something. I was quite surprised by these diapers. They are definitely a thinner diaper. The fit is the same as Pampers and Luvs. Absorbency leaves a bit to be desired. For my heavy wetter they are great for daytime, not so much for night. They did not bother his skin which surprised me. In a pinch they are definitely a good option.
Target Diapers
Target diapers were not bad. Honestly they were a lot like the Aldi diapers. They were fine for the daytime but a little thin for the night. I had to use a doubler or Samuel woke up wet. They did not bother his skin though.
Publix Diapers
Publix diaper were my least favorite. I am generally quite happy with Publix generic products. Diapers are the exception. They were thin, like many generic diapers, but the rise was much lower. For my heavy wetting boy this would not work. He leaked through these even during the day. Though they did not bother his skin, I would not buy them again.
Prices in Augusta, GA
The prices vary slightly from store to store so I am giving you the average, not on sale or with coupons prices that I see. The prices are for a standard (22-23 diaper) pack of size 5 diapers.
Pampers Baby dry-$10.99
Huggies Snug and Dry-$10.99
Seventh Generation- $12.99
Luvs- $8.99
Publix- $8.99
Target-$6.89
Kroger Natural- $6.99
Aldi-$4.49
Conclusion
In conclusion, for the cost, absorbency, fit, and skin reaction, my favorite is the Kroger Touch of Nature. They seem to work the best for Samuel for the best price. When Kroger is not available I would choose Luvs as my second choice. Both are good diapers for good price.
