Huggies Diapers vs Pampers Swaddlers?

Question

Which one is best to use? If I use the swaddlers, how much should my baby weigh to wear size 1? size 2? Thanks everyone for the answers!

22 wks & 6 days pregnant w/ baby #1

Answer 1

I used Pampers, Huggies give my children rashes. Newborn is good for up to 2 weeks if your baby is not too big, I would say like up to 9 lb, then size 1 swaddlers are like for next 6 weeks up to like 11 lb, then size 2 for up to 14 pounds. You can go up to the next size before your baby is up to the weight on the package. Size 3 custom cruisers last a while, they are for 16-28 pounds, so good for like 4-12 months or so. I would suggest buying 2-3 jumbo packs of newborn size, 4-5 size 1, then 6 packs of size 2 before your baby is even born, that way you do not run out !! 2 of my babies were very fussy, one drop of pee and they would scream that they were wet, so I went through more for them than for my other 2 children. Also get 2 cases (5 or 6 pack) of wipes ahead too, you will use them. Some newborns poop 8 times a day esp. if they are breastfed. Good luck!

Answer 2

I would say that the difference you may find will be in fit, not necessarily in absorbency. The nice thing about the higher priced diapers is that they come with a few little features that help the diapers fit better, like elasticized back, stretchy fastening tabs and an extra elasticized layer at the thighs. Since some of the less expensive brands lack these features, you may experience more leaks. And I think the nature of the substance she is passing is just not very absorbent to begin with. My recommendation, no matter which diapers you decide on, would be to change her frequently, and to fight the rash, use a baby powder with cornstarch (even Target has their own version that is much cheaper then J&J) at each changing. My 11 month old son is also exclusively breastfed, and I've just switched from Huggies to Luvs. So far, they are working fine, and I'm saving some money. Luvs has a money-back guarantee, so if they don't work, you aren't out money. They are probably a step in between Off-brands and Pampers/Huggies. I hear you about going into WM...I hate it too! I would say that White Cloud and Target brand are quite equal, and I would go into Target over Wal-Mart any day!! Good luck!! :)

Answer 3

I used swaddlers on my baby. They work great. I never bought huggies. To me they were too expensive for the same thing that Luvs can do. My daughter is 2 now..... but I would go with Swaddlers. The diaper packs will tell you the weight the baby should be between to fit the diapers. The hospital will probably fit the baby in the "newborn" size first. My baby was born at 5 lbs 12 oz and she started in the "preemie" diapers. My daughter is small for 2 years old and she's in a size 4 diaper now. So, check out the weight recommendations on the diaper packs at the store.

Answer 4

Swaddlers! Those always fit my daughter better. We had a lot more leaks with the Huggies. She is tall and thin, though, so that may be a part of the problem. They sell the Swaddlers in bulk for a pretty cheap price at Super Target. The weights, etc, are listed on the packages.
But something you might want to do is to buy one package of each kind and make that decision on your own. We tried to be prepared, and bought a bunch of Huggies ahead of time, and we ended up giving them away because I really disliked them so much. Just a thought - if you're planning ahead, maybe buy some gift cards to go towards your diapers, ahead of time, instead of the diapers. Good luck!

Answer 5

We found that the Swaddlers worked best for the first 2-3 weeks after our sons were born. After that we started having problems with them leaking for some reason. After trying different brands, we like the Huggies better than any other one we tried. The Supremes seemed to fit just a little better, but the regular Huggies are good too, and you get more for the money. We rarely have any leaks at all with them.

Answer 6

It doesnt have much to do with weight, its all about shape and size of the baby. My son wears 3's, even though he's heavy enough for 4's. He wore a bigger size before he was heavy enough when he was younger.

I used swaddlers for newborns, and then huggies supremes after that. Regular huggies are better than anything else, but the supremes are best. Ive never had a leak through in public, and only a very few times over night.

Answer 7

I have a 4 month old boy. I like both. I like swaddlers better because they absorb the runny poo better.
My baby was 6lb 6oz at birth and had to use premie swaddlers for about a month or so. Then size Newborn then 1, now is in a size 2. The weight does matter, but it really depends on the baby's shape. Mine was tall and thin, so although he weighed more when he was older, he still needed little diapers because he was thin. Now he is chubby and probably is about to be in the Crusiers.

Answer 8

I preferred swaddlers. The huggies left little strings around my son's privates.

Pampers Sizes (huggies may be a little different):
Newborn: up to 10lbs
1: 8-14lbs
2: 12-18lbs
2-3: 14-22lbs

Answer 9

Pampers Swaddlers are usually the best in my opinion. As for the size, generally they start off in the smallest when they are born. As soon as those get tight, move up to the next size. They also put the weights on the package to help.

Answer 10

Based on my experience - I've tried everything - I would say Pampers, Luvs (Proctor and Gamble products) are the best. The sizing is listed on every package so you will be able to tell what size you need. The size variations are usually the height of the diaper if that makes sense. Good luck.