Diaper Ratings
Keep your little one comfy and dry with diapers that really clean up in our testing. Diapers with the top rankings are highly absorbent, keep the most wetness from baby’s skin, and use the least amount of materials in their construction.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best diapers.
Disposable Diapers (51)
In our diaper ratings, the overall scores include test results for dryness, speed of absorption, and the dry weight of the diaper.
. . .Cloth Diapers (12)
The cloth diapers we tested range from all-in-ones to flat-folds, prefolds, and inserts. All-in-one diapers are probably the better option for beginners. They don’t require inserts, pins, or covers.
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