From birth to the point of being diaper-free, children use around 4,500 diapers – from day one, most babies have a constant companion: the diaper.
The absorbent legwear ensures that children stay dry and happy around the clock.
Most products end up in the trash when tightly packaged, but there are also reusable diapers that can be cleaned in the washing machine.
Depending on their own interests and financial means, parents can decide which type is more practical for them in their individual everyday lives.
If families decide to go for the disposable option, they are faced with an almost insurmountable mountain of suppliers, as there are now over 30 diaper brands on the German market and which one is the right one for your baby? It doesn't just start with the right diaper size, but also how the diaper should fit, because if the diaper doesn't fit properly, it will usually leak or, in the worst case, it will even cause a rash from the diaper.
Facts about diapers!
Diapers are complex products designed to lock in moisture and keep babies dry. They are made of different layers, including an outer layer made of a breathable material such as polyethylene, an absorbent layer made of SAP (superabsorbent) to absorb moisture, and a soft inner core for comfort. Elastic cuffs and fasteners ensure a good fit and safety against leaks. When comparing different diaper brands in terms of price, quality and sustainability, there are clear differences.
Cheap brands often offer affordable value for money, while more expensive brands offer additional features such as biodegradable materials, sustainable supply chains or eco-friendly packaging. Texture also varies, with some brands being softer and more skin-friendly and avoiding the use of chlorine or perfume than others.
A critical component of many diapers is the superabsorbent, which can absorb moisture extremely efficiently. However, superabsorbents are problematic for the environment because they are difficult to break down and have negative effects on the environment, especially when they end up in landfills or in the sea. The superabsorbent is a petroleum-based granulate.
The first time in front of the diaper shelf – a real jungle!
At some point the moment comes when parents stand in front of the diaper shelf in the drugstore and don't know which diaper brand to choose, because you can't tell from the packaging whether the diaper is thick or thin, long or short, wide or narrow, so most of them grab the first diaper brand that they already know or that has been recommended.
Before buying their first diaper, parents often seek advice from other parents, relatives, friends and trust their opinion or look for the best diapers on the internet, which can help but doesn't have to, because every baby is different and diaper brands are different. Even the midwife often just advises you to just start with any diaper brand and try it out.
The diaper tests on the Internet or via social media do provide some clues, but here too, the rule is: try before you buy.
Parents and families therefore have to find the right diaper brand first, which costs time and money - resources that are extremely scarce for many families. After the birth, especially, everyone wants to get to know each other, how breastfeeding is going and how the new everyday life is going.
The next step is to go to the supermarkets and drugstores to buy different packs of diapers and test them at home. How does the diaper fit? How leak-proof is it? How bad does the poop smell? Does the diaper smell of perfume, plastic or natural? How much do you have to spend on diapers per month? And, and, and. The evaluation criteria can be endless, just like the opened diaper packages that slowly fill the children's room at home.
Test yourself!
Finally there is a solution to these problems – the diaper test box – all brands in one box.
Before you go shopping for the umpteenth pack, you can try to cover all the suppliers at once - without hoarding all the packs in the basement. Because there is now finally a diaper test box. This box can be purchased in the online shop Windeltestbox.de . Depending on your options, you can get the big box with all the brands, or you can choose your diaper favorites in smaller versions in your desired box. If you are still hesitant, you can buy a sample bag with five brands instead of a box.
Of course, no one can make a judgment based on one diaper, but luckily there are four diapers from each brand in the box. This means that parents and children can test each brand thoroughly. You can use the evaluation cards provided to record all the evaluations/test results. The diaper test box also contains a muslin cloth in the desired design, wet wipes and a disposable changing mat. This means the family is perfectly equipped to start their personal test! For all variants of the diaper test box and sample bags, there is also a useful list of the prices and sales units of all diaper brands. An overview of all diaper brands, unit price, weight classes and packaging units of the diaper packs.
Diaper subscriptions save money
Once you have decided on your favorite, you can take out diaper subscriptions with many manufacturers to get the pack a little cheaper. Large online shops also sometimes have special deals for families, so you can buy certain products at a discount over a longer period of time. It's worth comparing the individual offers here, because each family can save money, time and effort.Equipped like this, you can enjoy the exciting new family time for a while, until the baby has outgrown the diaper size. Then the search "maybe" begins again - but now with far more knowledge, experience and a plan. Equipped like this, the search for diapers fortunately does not become a Sisyphean (mammoth) task, as the diaper test box offers the opportunity to test diapers up to size 6 and pants from 4-6.