Huggies v Pampers - And The Winner Is... (Huggies)

Member Name: Dulcie

Product:	Huggies
Date:	04/05/01 (3006 review reads)
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Advantages: Leakproof, Odour control, Effective against nappy rash

Disadvantages: Nappies in general are expensive!

There’s no doubt that the better quality nappy your baby wears, the drier and less susceptible to nappy rash your baby will be. Nappy rash is caused due to irritation of the skin by contact with soiled and wet nappies.

In my six years as a mother and experience with several different brands of nappy, I have found that Huggies and Pampers are by far the best and it’s definitely worth spending that little bit extra because a happy baby means a happy parent! The question is, which is the best out of the two?

FINDINGS

When my six year old daughter was a baby, unisex nappies weren’t available in the Huggies and Pampers ranges. We had to buy separate boy or girl nappies, though we all know it was a marketing ploy (as with washing powders) as they have to add something new or change their product regularly to make it look as though it’s constantly being improved in some way.

PAMPERS

Pampers, a product of Procter & Gamble are constantly striving to improve their product, their latest gimmick being the “Baby Dry Extra” nappy, which contains special care balsam to care for baby’s skin. With the familiar teddy bear logo, it’s a thin nappy with a plasticy feel to it and with great wetness and odour control, there’s no doubt it really does keep baby dry, even overnight.

The downside to Pampers is the gel inside them – this collects liquid and swells up in the process, however it doesn’t always remain inside the nappy. My baby daughter has “found” this gel on a number of occasions and as babies often put things in their mouths it’s quite a worry (I’m not sure how toxic it is).

HUGGIES

Huggies, a product of Kimberly Clark Corp., also change and improve their product on a regular basis. Their latest nappy claims to have a rash protection system, which is clinically proven to help prevent nappy rash. With a pleasant
cotton feel exterior, these nappies are super-breathable, allowing twice as much air to circulate around baby’s bottom.

Huggies also boasts the “Adventurers” and “Freedom” ranges, which are supposed to allow toddlers more freedom of movement. Huggies have never let my children down, they are completely leakproof, aren’t at all bulky to wear and have a variety of pictures to brighten them up.

PRICES

As you might have guessed, due to the fierce competition between the two brands they are similarly priced – usually between £5.49-£5.99 for a pack, depending on the shop. The pack size varies depending on the size of the nappy (less nappies per pack the larger they get), the type of product (e.g. Adventurer) and any special offers (e.g. 10% extra). On average there’s 35 nappies per pack.

The supermarkets tend to have the best deals, with double size packs at around the £8.99 mark. I would point out that it’s worthwhile shopping around and working out the “price per nappy” in each pack before making a purchase.

WHICH DO I PREFER?

That’s a hard one really as there’s nothing much to choose between the two. Both products are equally reliable and as long as baby’s nappy is changed frequently, do a great job of preventing nappy rash. Huggies, however, just pip Pampers to the post (in my opinion) as I prefer their cotton exterior, they don’t contain gel and more often than not, they work out cheaper.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, Huggies and Pampers are both nappies of excellent quality and reliability and unquestionably the leading brands in the UK nappy market.

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