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Huggies Certifications
Highlights
Overview
Huggies performed better than we anticipated based for the ingredients and performance pillars. Parents seem to really love the Huggies products' performance and we found that the ingredients standards are much more strict than most would think. We do feel however that Huggies hides behind its parent company Kimberly-Clark, and we would like to see the brand step out on its own to show the part that they play in protecting the environment, human and animal rights. We also don't like the lack of 3rd party certifications. For a group as large as Huggies, this is definitely not a resource issue, but a choice. So, how do they stack up against the Conscious Score? See why they received a D Rating rating below.
Ingredients
Overview
Huggies has a full write up on their website letting us know the ingredients they use in their diapers. We love that they are all hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested, as well as fragrance free, lotion free, paraben free, free of elemental chlorine and natural rubber latex. We also found this List of Restricted Substances on the Kimberly-Clark site which covered what we did not find on the Huggies website. Based on this list the diapers are also free from phthalates, some VOCs, BPAs and heavy metals. The VOCs not covered in this list are methylene chloride, xylene, butadiene. There are however some ambiguous ingredients, such as the colorants and their wetness indicator. We are also not too thrilled that they have petroleum based plastics, and that all the elastic bands are made from synthetic rubber. This can be harmful if it is made with butadiene rubber which is known to harm the environment and is considered a human carcinogen (just to be clear, we were not sure what type of rubber is used). They also do not have any 3rd party certifications backing up any of these claims. Based on our standards and their transparency Huggies a B for The Ingredient Pillar of the Conscious Score.
What is in their diaper
Little Snugglers
• GentleAbsorb® Diaper Liner
• Soft Back Pocketed-Waistband
• Hypoallergenic & Breathable
• Wetness Indicator
• Umbilical Cord Cutout
• Wood Pulp
• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene
• Polyurethane elastics
• Polyolefin Elastic
• Adhesives, Colorants, Printing Inks
• Sodium Polyacrylate
• Color-changing wetness indicator
Little Movers
• Double Grip Strips™
• Soft, Back-Pocketed Waistband
• DryTouch® Liner
• Wetness Indicator
• Wood Pulp
• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene
• Polyurethane elastics
• Polyolefin Elastic
• Adhesives, Colorants, Printing Inks
• Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyester
• Color-changing wetness indicator
Special Delivery
• Flexible Leg Cuffs, Pocketed Waistband
• Dermatologist Tested
• Wood Pulp
• Polypropylene, Polyethylene
• Polyurethane elastics
• Polyolefin Elastic
• Adhesives, Colorants, Printing Inks
• Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyester
• Color-changing wetness indicator
• Polyethylene Derived from Sugarcane
• Viscose
Snug and Dry
• Leakage Protection
• Wetness Indicator
• Wood Pulp
• Sodium Polyacrylate
• Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Adhesives, Polyester
• Polyurethane elastics
• Polyolefin Elastic
• Color-changing wetness indicator
• Colorants
• Printing Inks
Huggies Overnites
• DryTouch® Liner
• Wetness Indicator
• Wood Pulp
• Polypropylene, Polyethylene
• Polyurethane elastics
• Polyolefin Elastic
• Adhesives, Colorants, Printing Inks
• Sodium Polyacrylate
• Polyester
• Color-changing wetness indicator
Swimmers
• Wood Pulp
• Polypropylene, Polyethylene
• Polyurethane elastics
• Polyolefin Elastic
• Adhesives
• Colorants
• Printing Inks
What is not in their diaper
Little Snugglers
• Fragrances
• Elemental chlorine
• Parabens
• Lotions
• See the full list here
Little Movers
• Fragrance
• Lotion
• Parabens
• Chlorine
• Rubber Latex
• See the full list here
Special Delivery
• Parabens
• Fragrances
• Elemental Chlorine
• See the full list here
Snug and Dry
• Fragrances
• Parabens
• Elemental Chlorine
• Natural Rubber Latex
• See the full list here
Huggies Overnites
• Fragrance
• Lotion
• Parabens
• Elemental Chlorine
• Natural Rubber Latex
• See the full list here
Swimmers
• Natural Rubber Latex
• Elemental Chlorine
• Parabens
• Lotion
• Fragrance
• See the full list here
Environment
While there is no specific environmental report on the Huggies brand, their Parent Company Kimberly Clark has publicly stated their CO2 emissions, has reduced their water use, has 87% of tissue fiber from environmentally preferred fiber sources globally. We really like the progress that Kimberly-Clark is making as a whole but wish that their progress was communicated by company so we could see how Huggies in America was making their own impact. Because as we see it, they are using mostly petroleum based ingredients, and have not done much in the way of environmental impact as their own entity in the US. We have seen Huggies has a program called "Tiniest Footprint" but we cannot tell if it is deployed in the US. Based on Kimberly-Clark's sustainability reporting and Huggies Americas transparency, they get an F for the Environmental Pillar of The Conscious Score.
Human Rights
Kimberly-Clark has policies and procedures for fair pay, indigenous rights, anti-slavery and much more. We have not seen any certifications that hold them accountable to their policies and cannot tell if Huggies is also held accountable on the human rights front. Based on Kimberly-Clark's policies and Huggies America's transparency, they get an F for The Environmental Pillar of The Conscious Score.
Animal rights
Huggies is sold in countries that require animal testing and they are not vegan. Huggies receives an F for The Human Rights pillar of The Conscious Score.
Performance
Overview
We evaluate performance of the baby diapers based on real parents reviews and 3rd party lab tests. We consider things like absorption, leaks, comfort, and durability
Little Snugglers
From 20,224 parents' feedback these diapers get an overall score of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Third party testing stated that they are excellent at keeping the "flood gates" closed. Diapers are very soft and absorbent, low reports of leaks, and they stay dry throughout the night. The Little Snugglers diapers receive an A for the Performance Pillar of The Conscious Score.
Little Movers
From 13,285 parents' feedback about Little Movers they got an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5. This diaper fits well, is thick, really absorbent, with low reports of significant blowouts. The Little Movers diapers receive an A for the Performance Pillar of The Conscious Score.
Snug & Dry
From 8,064 parents' feedback this diaper gets an average rating of 4.4 out of 5. Parents told us that these diapers provide excellent nighttime protection, are really soft and absorbent. The Snug and Dry diapers receive an A for the Performance Pillar of The Conscious Score.
Overnites
Based on feedback from 5,581 parents the overall review for this diaper is 4.5 out of 5. Third-party reviews stated the infant stayed dry and comfy with low reports of rashes or discomfort. The Overnites receive an A for the Performance Pillar of The Conscious Score.
Special Delivery
Based on 6,598 parent reviews this diaper gets an overall score of 4.5 out of 5. According to these evaluations parents say they hardly leak and they're comfortable. Special Delivery diapers receive an A for the Performance Pillar of The Conscious Score
Swimmers
Based on 3,501 parent reviews the Swim Diaper received an average score of 4.6 out of 5. It fits well and doesn't expand in the water. The Velcro closure makes it simple to remove the wet diaper without exerting too much effort. It is also quite flexible and seems to be fairly comfy for the kiddos. The diaper material did not blow out, sag, or cause rashes when it was wet and stayed in one piece. The Swim diapers receive an A for the Performance Pillar of The Conscious Score.