Best Diapers for Babies Under 2, According to Parents

These tried-and-true baby diapers recently won a What to Expect Mom Must-Have Award for the fifth year in a row. Why? Pampers Swaddlers are absorbent and pull moisture away from baby’s skin. That wicking action, plus the fact that they’re hypoallergenic, helps to keep baby’s delicate skin rash-free and your little one more comfortable. They even promise up to 12 hours of dryness protection, which makes them ideal for nighttime. (Good luck getting baby to sleep that long!) Chances are, your baby wore this brand home from the hospital, unless you packed your own, so it won’t take too much getting used to, which is a plus!

If parents are looking for an inexpensive option that comes with all the bells and whistles a diaper made for an infant should, Huggies Little Snugglers are a great option. They are free from fragrance, lotion, paraben, elemental chlorine and natural rubber latex, which is a huge plus for eco-friendly and health-conscious parents. Add to that the brand's gentle-absorb liner and leak-locking system, and you have a clear favorite. Not to mention, we’re suckers for the adorable Winnie the Pooh designs. They also come in a wide range of sizes, from newborn to size 6.

Next time you’re at Target picking up maternity clothes or onesies, throw a box of these Target brand diapers in your cart. For a fraction of the cost, you’ll get many of the same benefits of pricier brands: a breathable outer cover, quilted absorbent core, adjustable tabs and no sulfates, parabens, petroleum, perfumes or dyes. Note that they do contain vitamin E and aloe to keep baby’s bum hydrated.

Luvs can’t be beaten when it comes to a quality diaper at a great price, especially if you have a baby who pees a lot (don’t they all?). The brand is known for triple leakguard protection down the center and sides of their diapers to prevent leaks from happening, as well as large tabs that practically guarantee a perfect fit even if your little one is in between sizes. They’re formulated without parabens, latex or natural rubber, come with a wetness indicator that turns blue when it’s time to change, and come in sizes 1 through 6. Parents also appreciate that their Nightlock protection works exactly as promised — protecting against leaks for up to 12 hours.

You may already know a bit about this company, co-founded by actress and mompreneur Jessica Alba. They’re known for being made with eco-friendly, sustainable materials and yes, they’re free of latex, fragrance and lotion and haven’t been chlorine-processed. Honest Co. diapers claim to hold up to 17 times their weight and have a super soft liner that feels like velvet on baby’s bum. While all of these perks are exciting for parents, one of the biggest draws to The Honest Company diapers is their subscription plan that lets you set up recurring orders to have diapers dropped off at your doorstep when you need them.

We’re also pretty obsessed with those oh-so-adorable prints — think giraffes, trains, strawberries and limited edition bunnies, lemons and blooms. While they’re pricier than some other brands, a subscription will save you money.

With flexible leg cuffs, stretchy sides and a high-waisted pocketed back that traps poop, this Amazon brand not only fits comfortably, it also won’t leak. Each hypoallergenic diaper offers up to 12 hours of leak protection.

You’ll definitely pay more for Bambo Nature Diapers, but for parents who are committed to a green lifestyle, you won’t find a better disposable diaper that can stand up to the absorption requirements of an infant in the first two years. In fact, this brand is often the diaper for parents who use cloth diapers the majority of the time, but want a disposable option for days out, vacations or overnight.

Approximately 95 percent of the waste leftover from producing these diapers is recycled, which is far more than other diaper brands, and they’re the first diaper brand to become Nordic Swan Ecolabel-certified — a prestigious certification that shows a company’s efforts to be environmentally conscious. In addition to being made via a sustainable manufacturing process, they are free of perfumes, chlorine and other potentially harmful chemicals and known allergens.

You may already be familiar with the Seventh Generation brand, which sells everything from household staples to cleaning products, and also — you guessed it — diapers! Parents love Seventh Generation diapers, which are free of all the harmful chemicals lurking in some conventional diapers, fragrance-free, chlorine-free, made with sustainably sourced materials and totally free of lead even though they use ink to make their adorable designs. These diapers have an absorbent core and FreshAir breathable layer to pull humidity away from baby’s skin and keep your tot as comfortable and rash-free as possible, which is huge during those first few months especially.

Hello Bello diapers, founded by celebs and real-life parents Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, are a great option for caregivers searching for a diaper subscription to make life easier. Not only are these premium baby diapers soft and highly absorbent, they also offer up some of the cutest prints we’ve ever laid eyes on — think watermelons, bumblebees, autumn leaves and soft clouds. Bonus: They also offer a subscription that is one of the more affordable ones you can find on the market right now.

If you lie awake in bed at night worrying about the toll that disposable diapers are taking on the planet, you’ll feel better about ordering these diapers for your babe. These diapers are eco-friendly, all-natural and made from bamboo — no harsh chemicals like chlorine, fragrance, latex and ink used whatsoever. But what makes them so unique is that they are compostable. Their Redyper program offers you bags, boxes, and even prepaid shipping labels at an added charge. The only thing left for parents to do is pack up those dirty diapers up and send them back to be professionally composted. Also, Dyper purchases carbon offsets with every single order on behalf of the customer — which is a huge plus.

One of the first things parents notice about the Coterie disposable diapers is how incredibly soft they are — they almost feel like fabric! But there’s more to them than just that — they’re nontoxic and claim to absorb 25 times their weight. For those parents who can look past their rather eye-popping price tag, they are about as high-end as a diaper can get, which is important considering these things spend a lot of time wrapped around your baby’s precious bottom. The diapers, which are made from sustainable ingredients and contain no fragrances or dyes — have a very simple white design free from characters or illustrations.

Welcome to a new generation of diapers — bum coverings that double as baby monitors. Yep, you read that right — Pampers Lumi 12-hour leak protection overnight diapers have a special and secure attachment area for the Lumi by Pampers Smart Sleep Sensor, a device that tracks and records your baby’s sleep patterns. They are everything you know and love from the Pampers brand with so many added perks, including a subscription option that delivers once every three, four or five weeks, a wide range of diaper sizes, super-fast absorbency and no leakage — even overnight!