All You Need to Know About Huggies Diapers
There are tons of diaper brands in the market. Some are relatively new, and
some have been around for a while. If you have been shopping around for
diapers, you most likely have come across one of the few very big names in
the pool: Huggies. In this blog post, we will do an in-depth review of the
brand and why you should choose Huggies over other diapers.
History of Huggies
Huggies is one of Kimberly-Clark's branches and has been around since 1968.
It was first launched as "Kimbies," then it was renamed as "Kleenex Huggies"
in 1978. It's not the oldest brand of diapers, but it survived for a long
enough time. History doesn't guarantee anything, but it gives the company
long enough time to put more research in their products.
Why Huggies?
There are many reasons behind the popularity of this brand.
- Excellent Absorbency: Huggies has put a lot of science into perfecting their products. Their diapers absorb quick and still maintain breathability, which helps to keep the baby's skin dry and comfortable.
- SnugFit Waistband: Huggies diapers typically feature a snug and secure waistband that helps prevent leaks and ensures a comfortable fit for your baby.
- Umbilical Cord Cutout: Huggies diapers for newborns contain a cutout in the front of the diaper to leave the umbilical cord (the tube connected to the mother for feeding during pregnancy) area alone for faster healing.
- Wetness Indicator: This is not a new technology anymore since most diapers have this feature. If you look closely in the middle of the diaper on the outside, there is a yellow bar-like line. When the diaper gets wet, this turns into a blue line letting you know it's time for a change.
- Dermatologist Tested: All Huggies diapers have been tested by a dermatologist to ensure they are gentle and safe for sensitive skin.
- Fragrance-free, paraben-free, free of elemental chlorine & lotion-free: Toxicologists have reviewed all materials and ingredients to ensure the products are safe for the skin.
- Certifications: Special Delivery™ diapers are made with Forest Stewardship Council-certified pulp. It also won Good Housekeeping's 2021 Parenting Awards "Stay-Dry Diapers" category.
- Diaper Variety: Huggies have a wide range of diapers. They have 8 segments varying by size and purpose. You can check out this link for a comparison: Huggies Diaper Comparison
- Easy Access: If you are on a trip and ran out of diapers (all parents' nightmare), you go out in a desperate search of a solution. Most likely, you will run into Huggies even at a gas station or the resort store (they might come in at much higher price, but absolute necessity). The popularity comes with larger distribution, even to the small market shelves.
Once your baby settles for a diaper, you don't want to take chances of
using other brands just to find out it causes irritation or rash. More
popular brands have the advantage of easy access. And Huggies comes with
Disney designs! If that matters to you. 😃
Other Perks
Rewards
Huggies has partnered with Fetch for a reward program. If you buy Huggies
products and upload the receipts on their web or app, you can collect
points that can be redeemed for gift cards at many different stores or
restaurants of your choice. Find out the details here: Huggies Rewards
Coupons
Huggies has $1.50 off coupons for 'little snugglers' and 'little movers';
$1.75 off of 'special delivery' on their web. You need to create an
account with them first. You might be better off finding more deals on the
local stores or clubs like Costco. Costco sometimes throws a good deal
sale on their rotations.
Conclusion
Huggies is a good brand. Easy to find everywhere, the price is not too
high, and they offer a wide variety of options. They have a plant-based
line for more sensitive skin babies too. This long-standing brand has been
diligently putting effort into advancing the quality of its products and
also giving back to the community in many aspects. A lot of the hospitals
give your baby's first diaper with one of the Huggies. While you do need
to explore other options and find what's best for your baby, Huggies is
usually a good enough option.
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| Our first diaper received from hospital |
If you want to see how Huggies compares to other diaper brands such as Pampers, Coterie, or Honest, click on this link: