Pampers diapers: all pros and cons

Pampers from Procter & Gamble are not the only diapers on the market today for toddler parents. However, among all the variety, it is these diapers that have gained the most popularity. How did they deserve worldwide recognition? Are they as safe as the manufacturer promises?

Today it is difficult to imagine a happy motherhood without disposable diapers. Thanks to diapers, women have more free time, which they can usefully spend for themselves, and taking care of the baby becomes more pleasant. But how do you find the right diaper for your baby? After all, the variety of brands from different manufacturers is simply impressive. And if experienced parents understand at least something in choosing this hygiene product for children, then couples who have given birth for the first time are often lost in this matter.

Today I would like to focus on one of the most popular brands of diapers, and this is Pampers from Procter & Gamble. Why are the products of this particular brand? It's simple: today, many people call any diapers diapers, both disposable and reusable. But diapers (Pampers) is one of the brands of disposable diapers, and it is not correct to call them all diapers! However, this name of absolutely all diapers has become part of our everyday life, and therefore no one pays much attention to this inaccuracy.

There are several types of diapers in the arsenal of the Pampers trademark. They differ in price, properties and quality. All diapers have both advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider their characteristics in more detail.

Pampers Sleep & Play

This type of diaper from Pampers belongs to a number of budget options. Their price is the lowest - a package for 50 diapers (size 4 Maxi) costs between 600-700 rubles. (about 14 rubles apiece). Available in sizes from 2 to 5. According to consumer reviews, Pampers Sleep & Play (diaper slip and play) is quite soft, not thick, absorbs moisture well, pleasant to the touch. However, there are those who are unhappy with the quality of the diapers: some of them are leaking, others simply did not like it, and still others have allergies.

So what is Pampers Sleep & Play? For little money we get:

Soft products made of pleasant material that does not rub the baby's delicate skin. Many mothers agree that the diapers of this series are not soft and thin enough, but for 14 rubles. this option is perfectly acceptable.
Excellent product quality. It really is. There are practically no complaints about the quality of the diapers.
Good hygroscopicity. They retain and absorb moisture well. However, there are still some complaints: Pampers Sleep & Play sometimes leaks, especially loose stools are poorly retained. But these moments may not be connected at all with the quality of the products, but, for example, with improper use, selection of the size or the child's stay in a diaper for a long time, because of which the secretions simply have nowhere to be absorbed.

The flip side of the coin is as follows:

children often develop allergies to diapers of this type, and the reason for this is the impregnation of the compound diapers with fragrances and chamomile lotion. After using disposable diapers, some parents notice an unpleasant smell, although for some, the scent of new diapers seems to be quite harsh;
diapers “don't breathe well”, which makes the baby's bottom sweat;
absorb feces for a long time: because of this, the baby's skin is in contact with moisture for a long time, which can provoke skin irritation, dermatitis. If you change the diaper immediately after the baby has defecated, you may notice that the inside of Sleep & Play is wet;
uncomfortable Velcro - they do not have a stretching part. There is no elastic on the back of the belt, which is why the diaper is poorly adjustable, so you need to take the size according to the child's weight. Otherwise, leaks may occur. When the baby is lying on its back, liquid bowel movements may flow out through the back top of the diaper;
diapers break frequently, as reported by some consumers.

No one has the right to advise parents whether to use Pampers Sleep & Play diapers. However, if there are temporary financial difficulties, then this option is quite acceptable.

Active Baby diapers

This series is a little more expensive than the previous one - for a pack of 87 pieces (5th size) you will have to pay 1500-1700 rubles. (about 19 rubles. And it is the price that is considered the main disadvantage of these diapers. Available in sizes 3 to 6.

The advantages of Active Baby products include the following:

soft, absorb moisture well and liquid feces, rather thin: some parents note that Active Baby diapers remain dry up to 12 hours, as the manufacturer says. However, the second part of consumers claims that Active Baby is creepy. Here, the following options are possible: either the diaper is not matched in size, and it can be both small and large, or the consumer has come across a fake, of which there are a huge number of them on the modern market;
diapers do not wrinkle or deform while wearing and active movement of the baby, since the products have an anatomical shape. And double cuffs around the legs protect against leaks, even when the child is as active as possible;
the sides are elastic, which allows you to adjust the Velcro to the desired length. In addition, the adjustment of the Velcro to the desired length allows you to make the diaper comfortable to wear, as it does not press the baby's tummy while eating or active movement.

The negative qualities of the series, in addition to the price, include the pungent smell of products and frequent allergic reactions.

In general, the option is not bad. In addition, in this series for older children there are comfortable panty diapers. They are easy to put on on the baby, they perfectly absorb moisture, do not wrinkle and do not interfere with the child's active movement.

Pampers Premium Care

According to many parents, the best Pampers range is the Premium Care diapers. They are very soft, gentle, absorb well and breathe well. Sizes are available from 1 to 5. The cost is slightly different from previous diapers (for a pack of 104 pieces of the 4th size, you will have to pay about 1900-2000 rubles, which is about 20 rubles apiece), but their high quality fully justifies such a cost ...

Pampers Premium Care benefits:

soft, breathable, gentle;
have a filling indicator;
up to size 3, there is a mesh on the inside of the diaper, which perfectly allows liquid stool to pass through. Therefore, the child's skin practically does not come into contact with waste products, which eliminates the appearance of irritations on the baby's delicate skin. In sizes 4 and 5, this mesh is absent;
the diapers are snow-white, and from the 4th size they have a purple hue, which is not quite popular with many consumers.

Negative points:

high price;
provoke allergic reactions;
Strong smell.

From user reviews, it becomes clear that the Pampers Premium Care series up to size 3 is absolutely suitable for both parents and children. However, something happened with these diapers of sizes 4 and 5: users note that the quality is much worse than the first three sizes, and the smell from them comes from a sharp and unpleasant.

The Pampers Premium Care range includes pant diapers. And the reviews about them are very good. Of the shortcomings, only the high price - for 22 diapers (size 4) you need to pay 600-800 rubles. (about 32 rubles per item).

Pampers New Baby-Dray

This series is specially designed for newborn babies. Pampers New Baby-Dray is available in two sizes - 1 and 2. Size 1 is designed for premature or low birth babies. Size 2 is suitable for newborns weighing up to 6 kg.

The cost of New Baby-Dray diapers is very attractive - you will have to pay about 1100-1200 rubles for a pack of diapers (94 pieces) of the 2nd size. (about 14 rubles for 1 diaper). Users note that New Baby-Dray is quite soft, absorbs well, and fits securely on the baby. In general, they are better than the Sleep & Play series.

However, New Baby-Dray diapers also have disadvantages:

provoke allergies;
only 2 standard sizes;
have a pungent odor;
if you buy a small pack of diapers, the cost is too high.

You can buy any of the presented Pampers diapers options at a pharmacy, online market or specialty store. This affordability makes Pampers diapers in demand among the population of our country. The main thing is to decide in advance on the size of the products and their series.

Pampers Active Girl and Active Boy

Designed specifically to separate children by gender, so that babies feel lighter and freer, and there are no constraining inconveniences

Double absorbent layer in the front for boys and in the middle for girls;
Elastic inserts on the sides allow you to quickly change a diaper;
Stretch belt for baby's comfort, just like on real panties;
Breathable outer layer;
Bright design especially for boys and girls.

From 8 months onwards, the baby moves so much that it is difficult to keep him in place to change the diaper. The kid loves to play, because it is through the game that he discovers a lot of new, unexpected and exciting things. That's why he doesn't want to be distracted. The Pampers Active Boy and Active Girl panties stretch on all sides like real panties, so they can be easily and quickly put on. Plus, it's the only panties with a double absorbent front for boys and a center for girls - exactly where babies need it most.

The main pros and cons of Pampers diapers

As a result of the above, we will give the main positive arguments why it is worth using diapers.

Using diapers makes it much easier to care for your baby. Now long walks or long trips are possible, because you don't need to take a whole heap of clothes with you in case the child does his “dirty deeds” at the most inopportune moment.
Pampers products do not irritate baby's delicate skin, they are soft, thin enough, and absorb moisture well.
Some models (especially for a series of panties) are very comfortable to wear, they do not deform during the activity of the baby, do not leak due to double cuffs.

Why do some parents not recommend Pampers brand products (diapers)?

Too often, diapers of this brand cause allergic reactions in children.
Many parents note that the smell of diapers of any series is too strong.
Some models of diapers, especially those that are budget options, poorly or do not allow air to pass through at all, creating a greenhouse effect under the diaper. As a result, if you do not change the diaper for a long time, the baby develops diaper rash, irritation, the testicles overheat in boys, which in the future can have a bad effect on men's health, and girls have a risk of developing infectious diseases.

Of course, the last drawback depends on how well the diapers are used. And if parents change their baby's diaper on time, letting the baby's skin rest for at least 20 minutes, then such problems can be avoided.

As you can see, there are many types of Pampers diapers. Such a wide assortment allows you to choose exactly those products that will suit your baby in terms of quality and your price. Each series has its own characteristics. However, they have the same disadvantages - allergenicity and pungent odor. Therefore, it is important to first determine if the child has a negative reaction to the ingredients of Pampers diapers and its smell, and only then should the purchase be made.