In 2019, 🇫🇷France’s ANSES agency tested some of the best-selling disposable diapers in Europe, and found 38 “very severe hazard” chemicals like:

☠️ PAH - polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (a carcinogen)

☠️ dioxins (potent endocrine disrupters)

… on the heels of prior reports that also found pesticides and harmful VOC’s. 

😱 The agency estimates that over 14 million European children could be affected - and that’s 🇪🇺Europe, where chemicals are more heavily regulated… 

👋 Before you panic - we don’t know how much of these chemicals are actually absorbed into the body via diapers, however, we know that:

1️⃣ occlusion encourages the absorption of some chemicals through skin - and diapers act like occlusives 

2️⃣ the skin in the perineum is thin and therefore absorption may be easier

🥇Cloth diapers are best - but it’s not for everyone 😅

🛒 If you are shopping for disposable diapers, look for:

✅ Fragrance-free and free of phthalates, PFAs.

✅ Minimal plastic

✅ Unbleached/chlorine-free

✅ Plain, pattern-free (to avoid dyes

☝️We included the ones we like in the slides above. 

👋 What brand of diaper is your favorite?

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Disposable Diapers

I recently shared my favorite cloth diaper products and the process for using them. And while I stand by that it is really not as much work or as intimidating as it may seem, I also appreciate that many of you are still more inclined to use disposable diapers. Ultimately, I always say you have to do what is best for you and your family. Before choosing to use cloth diapers, I researched and tried all of the disposable options out there and am sharing what I found to be the best.

I personally use Kudos diapers when traveling. I love that they are designed so that zero plastic touches the baby as they are lined with 100% cotton and are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. My other recommendations include Andy Pandy Kids, Joonya, Healthy Baby (formerly Healthy Nest) , EcoPeaCo, Coterie, and MillieMoon*.

KUDOS

Estimated cost per diaper with 216 count box purchase, size 1 :

► .41 cents one time purchase

► .33 cents with code DRORGANICMOMMY (one time use coupon)

► .36 cents with subscription

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified

• 100% cotton lining

• Chlorine-free

• No fragrance, no lotions, no dyes, no plastic touching baby’s skin

• Wetness indicator
  

ANDY PANDY

Estimated cost per diaper with 108 box purchase, size small :

► .43 cents one time purchase

► .41 cents with subscription

• 100% bamboo viscose for the top and back sheet; AndyPandy assures no use of harmful chemical pesticides to treat the bamboo

• Aloe liner

• Hypoallergenic and antibacterial

• Free of chlorine, alcohol, phthalates, latex, PVC, and TBT

• Wetness indicator

JOONYA

Estimated cost per diaper with 168 box purchase, size 3 (smallest size):

► .62 cents one time purchase

► .57 cents with subscription

• Topsheet 100 & natural skin to skin contact made from GMO free PLA (corn starch based) and Green PE (sugarcane based) renewable materials

• Core made from 100% chlorine free wood fluff and super absorbent polymer beads. Wood fluff made from responsibly sourced Forest Stewardship Council (FSC MIX) certified wood pulp

• Free of chlorine, parabens, latex, phthalates, perfumes & heavy metals.

• Bleached safely with oxygen and ozone

• No wetness indicator

HEALTHY BABY

Cost per diaper for pack of 42, size 1 :

► .72 cents one time purchase

► Subscription option includes diapers and wipes, therefore the cost per diaper is not calculated.

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified

• EWG verified

• Allergy Certified

• Free of chlorine, fragrances, latex, lotions, parabens, phthalates, optical brighteners, 2,800+ other banned ingredients, see EWG’s full banned ingredient list

• Can have leaks

• Side tapes do not reattach properly

• No wetness indicator

ECOPEACO

Estimated cost per diaper with 180 box purchase, size 1 :

► .55 cents one time purchase

► .50 cents with subscription

• Made with organic, FSC-certified bamboo pulp.

• Hypoallergenic; designed for sensitive skin with a light touch of aloe.

• Fragrance-free with no harsh chemicals like chlorine, parabens, phthalates or formaldehyde

• 1% for the Planet

• Material felt rough

• Fit wide in the middle area

• Wetness Indicator

COTERIE

Estimated cost per diaper with 198 count box purchase, size 1 :

► .51 cents one time purchase

► .45 cents with subscription

• Dermatologist tested, National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

• Third party tested

• Free of chlorine bleaching, fragrance, lotion, latex, rubber, dyes, alcohol, heavy metals, parabens, phthalates, VOCs, and optical brighteners

• They don't leak

• Very soft

• Wetness Indicator

  
  

MILLIE MOON

Estimated cost per diaper with 108 box purchase , size 1 :

► .26 cents one time purchase

*In recent weeks, Millie Moon has changed their ingredients from totally chlorine free (TCF) to elemental chlorine-free diapers (ECF). ECF are bleached without elemental chlorine, but chlorine derivatives are still used in the process, whereas totally chlorine-free diapers (TCF) are processed without any chlorine compounds whatsoever. TCF is the safer choice for both babies and the environment. While there are still a lot of upsides to this brand, this significantly impacts my recommendation.

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified

• Fragrance free, no lotions, no latex

• Secure tabs and high waistband

• Dermatest certified, very soft

• Wetness indicator