How to choose the best baby diaper
Absorbency
Absorbency refers to how much urine the diaper can hold, and how well the urine is drawn off your baby’s delicate skin. Poor absorption will result in your baby’s skin suffering from dampness, leading to diaper rash. You can request free diaper samples from the manufacturer to test diaper absorbency. Some manufacturers like Merries allow mummies to request samples via their website.
Price
It’s been estimated that a baby may use about 6,000 diapers before she can poop or pee in the toilet. Choose a diaper brand that has value for money, because it will save you a considerable amount in the long run. Refer to our price comparison table at the end of the article for your consideration.
Skin Sensitivity
All diapers should have been tested for skin sensitivity and are safe to use. However, all babies are unique, and some babies are more sensitive to one brand and more comfortable with another. Hence, check to see if your baby develops any rash because of contact with a certain brand of diaper. If it does, you should switch to another brand.
Breathability
Breathability is very important to consider due to the hot weather in Singapore. If there is heat and moisture, skin problems such as heat rashes will develop easily. Hence, get a free sample to check whether the diaper will trap heat or not.
Fit
Always try the diaper out on your baby to check the fit, making sure you put them on correctly. Aside from ensuring your baby’s comfort, having the right fit will also eliminate leakage. Remember to change to the most suitable diaper size for your baby to ensure a comfortable fit.
Top Baby Diapers in Singapore
Editor’s review:
With more than 31 years of R&D and collaboration with dermatologists and paediatricians, it is no surprise Merries’ diapers are one of the softest and gentlest in the market. Manufactured in Japan with high product quality control, Merries focuses on absorbency, breathability and gentleness to the skin to ensure comfort for your baby’s delicate skin. Merries also has the best seal of approval, as it was selected by mothers in Japan as the number one diaper they would recommend for four years in a row, from 2017-2020.
Absorbency
- The diaper’s top sheet surface is made of 2 different convex shapes; the larger convex shapes in the centre quickly and effectively absorbs pee and poo while smaller convex shapes at the side prevent soft poo from spreading.
- The polymers in Merries diapers can absorb up to 200 - 300 times the weight of fluid relative to its weight
- It has a colour-changing wetness indicator that turns dark blue when it’s time for a new diaper. This is helpful to parents who want to know when to change the diaper at a glance.
Comfort & Breathability
- Unique 3 layer air-through system to effectively reduce stuffiness and prevent skin irritation; with airy wavy mesh to increase breathability allowing air to pass through
- All-round breathable sheet to release stuffiness
Ultra-gentle on skin
- Soft air-in cushion has 3x more air volume than previous version for an even softer and gentler surface for your baby’s delicate skin
- Airy wavy surface reduces the skin contact area so that it does not stick to the baby's skin
Editor’s review:
After trying several diaper brands, Pampers baby dry came out as the most absorbent brand, keeping our baby’s bottom smooth and dry despite being soaked with a whole night of pee. It also has a relaxing fit, is dermatologically tested, and is hypoallergenic.
Absorbency
- It has three layers of absorbency to pull liquid away.
- Wetness indicator shows you when it’s time to change diapers.
Comfort & Breathability
- Pampers has breathable dryness, keeping air circulating around the baby's skin through the night.
- The diapers are soft like cotton, so the baby can sleep comfortably in peace.
- Its all-around stretchy sides ensure a comfortable fit for the baby.
Skin Sensitivity
- It’s dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic, ensuring it’s gentle against baby’s skin
Editor’s review:
Based on a month-long trial of Drypers Touch with 25 parents in the AsianParent community, the Pro Skin Technology that is incorporated into each pad helps keep babies skin dry. Parents love its softness, too!
Absorbency
- It has a Pro Skin Technology, a great combo of soft and breathable material with special care technology, keeping the baby’s skin dry.
- Its leakage barriers are gentle on the baby’s legs while preventing leaks.
Comfort & Breathability
- The material is made of gentle fibres. Produced with air-through technology to ensure softness, resulting in comfort for your baby.
- Its stretchable waistband makes each diaper fit well, and the soft material leaves no red marks on the baby's thighs.
- Its newborn variety has a naval care function, reducing the rubbing of the diaper against the newborn’s umbilical cord.
Skin Sensitivity
- It is free from EU26 allergens, the 26 most known allergenic substances in Europe and are commonly defined as allergy-inducing substances.
Editor’s review:
Huggies was used in major maternity hospitals for newborns from 2011-2019, indicating its value and quality. It is dry and breathable, and has been clinically proven to prevent diaper rash and dermatitis.
Absorbency
- It has a cottony soft absorbent pad that helps absorb and lock fluid inside, providing up to 12 hour dryness.
- Its wetness indicator turns from yellow to blue when the baby has urinated, letting us know when it’s time for a diaper change.
Comfort & Breathability
- Its soft stretchy ears provide babies with a snug fit and gentle leakage protection
- It has 100% breathable cover which promotes air circulation, helping keep the baby’s skin dry and fresh.
Skin Sensitivity
- Huggies is clinically proven to prevent diaper rash - dry and breathable. Soft textured pad pulls pee and poop quickly away from your baby’s skin
- It is hypoallergenic and pH balanced, with natural extracts of aloe vera, Vitamin E, and chamomile.
Editor’s review:
Offspring provides many interesting designs that are different from your regular diapers. It has also won the Parents’ Choice awards in 2018 and Mummy’s Market Awards in 2020. It is certified organic, cruelty-free, vegan, and eco-friendly.
Absorbency
- It has a dual-layer super absorbent FSC-certified wood pulp core, which soaks fluids for up to 8-10 hours.
- Its double leakguard on the sides and back prevent leakage.
Comfort
- It has a 360 elastic stretch fit made of polymer spandex for a comfortable fit, which does not leave red marks.
Skin Sensitivity
- Its Dermatest seal certifies that Offspring Diapers does not contain toxic irritants, allergens, and reactors.
- It is also chlorine- and dye-free, which causes irritation to your baby’s skin.
Editors’ review:
Goo.n keeps your baby dry and provides a good fit, an important factor because it prevents leakage and ensures your baby is comfortable. The brand has won the “Mother’s Selection Award" in Japan.
Absorbency
- It has a high absorbency compared to standard diapers, enabling longer use.
- Its ultra-dry embossed top sheet directs moisture away from the bottom, ensuring your baby is dry.
- Wetness indicator changes to blue to let parents know when it’s time to change diapers.
Comfort & Breathability
- Its soft material keeps your baby comfortable.
- It has breathable backing and leakguards, increasing comfort for active babies.
Skin Sensitivity
- Its 3D shape reduces direct skin contact with the baby, resulting in less skin irritation.
- It is infused with Vitamin E for babies with sensitive skin.
Editors’ review:
Coming from the makers of Mamypoko, Moony pioneered the first anti-leak baby diapers, pant style diapers, and proprietary Air Fit technology. Based on research, Moony diapers can keep babies dry for up to 8 hours. Their 3D shaping diapers mould to our babies’ bodies like shaping underwear.
Absorbency
- It has double instant absorptive sheets, which absorbs urine for up to 12 hours.
- Its wetness indicator changes to blush green when it’s time to change diapers.
- It has back and thigh leakguards, preventing leaks from the back and thighs.
Comfort & Breathability
- Its 3D Shape wraps around babies according to their bone structure.
- Flexible stretch gather fits the baby according to their thigh shape.
Skin Sensitivity
- Its fully breathable sheet reduces heat and moisture build-up.
- It features a soft tape, which is baby-skin friendly.
Price comparison
Tips and tricks
After finding your ideal diaper brand, here are some tips and tricks which will help you with diaper changing and overall diaper management:
- Pull out diaper cuffs to help prevent leaks.
The cuffs look like ruffles on the side of the diapers. If you pull them out and make sure they aren’t folded over when in use, they help keep diaper contents in place so there’s less chance of a leakage.
- Dress the baby in snug pants to prevent him from ripping off a diaper.
If your child still wears one-piece pyjamas, dressing them in backward jammies is a good way to keep these diapers where they belong.
- Apply diaper ointment at every change to prevent a rash.
Though good diaper pants will prevent rashes, it’s best to be safe than sorry by applying diaper ointment like Aquaphor or Desitin cream during every change. The ointment will form a barrier between the baby’s skin and moisture from the diaper.
- Create a shield against pee with a clean diaper.
When parents are changing a diaper, it’s easy to get sprayed in the face. Moms of little boys can create a shield against pee by keeping baby’s parts covered while reaching for other items they need.
We hope you enjoyed this article on the best baby diaper brands in Singapore!
