7 Best Organic Diapers of 2024

DYPER diapers have a liner and outer covering made of 100% viscose from sustainably sourced bamboo. Meanwhile, the core is made with a chlorine-free wood pulp process, so no dioxins are created in their manufacture.

Their diapers are certified by the independent Swiss testing authority, OEKO-TEX, as containing no substances harmful to human health. This certification applies to all elements of the diaper, which are fragrance-, dye-, and lotion-free.

The absence of lotion, dye, and fragrance means that DYPER is especially suitable for children who are susceptible to allergic reactions or for parents sensitive to perfumes or colorings.

Available in five sizes, one of our favorite things about DYPER is that their sizes have plenty of overlap. Consequently, the fit is excellent, and the chance of leaking or blow-outs is minimal. However, some people find the generous sizing a disadvantage.

Available by subscription, REDYPER is the company’s disposal service. DYPER will send you the packaging and labels required. When you have a full box, you ship the entire package to their partners, Terracycle, who then compost the contents.

Made in the USA, Smart Bottoms Dream Diapers only require one wash before use. There is no need for any of the multiple prepping washes required with Smart Bottoms’s other cloth diapers.

These diapers have a 100% organic cotton inner surface that is gentle on your baby’s skin, as well as on the environment. The snap-in insert can be removed and replaced with an overnight version for additional absorbency.

The outer layer is PUL, a fabric that has a layer of polyurethane film heat laminated to the outside. This results in a soft, flexible, breathable waterproof fabric that lasts through, literally, hundreds of washes.

There are 39 bright, whimsical, and fun patterns available, including a rainbow-colored unicorn print and, my personal favorite, a retro camping pattern.

The Dream Diaper is a one-size-fits-all diaper with multiple rows of snaps so you can make it fit, theoretically, any average size baby. However, we found that babies under around ten pounds experienced a looser fit around the leg. So you may want to supplement these with newborn-size disposables, to begin with.

These ECO BOOM bamboo diapers are perfect for potty training your baby. The inner liner and back sheet are made of 100% bamboo, biodegradable non-woven material, but it’s unclear whether the rest of the diaper is.

The diapers are lotion-free, but they do have aloe oil added to keep them soft, so they may not work for anyone with an allergy to aloe.

The absorbent core is made from Forestry Stewardship Commission, FSC, certified wood, combined with a super absorbent polymer called Aqua Keep. Because Aqua Keep is almost insoluble in water, it will hold a great deal of moisture.

The wetness indicator is more beneficial for new parents as it can be difficult to tell how much pee your baby’s pants are packing. However, once you’ve done the old poke test a few times, a wetness indicator isn’t really needed.

The Little Toes naturally biodegradable bamboo diapers have an inner and outer surface made of bamboo. Consequently, both the inside and outside of these diapers are exceptionally soft.

Each size is color-coded with a bright, colored band, and the outer surface is printed in a multicolored pattern. The diapers we tested had a deep red waistband/belly panel and a pattern of red, yellow, and teal circles and dots.

Little Toes, like most other natural diaper makers, market their bamboo diapers as biodegradable. However, to be accurate, 67% of the materials in the diaper are biodegradable, meaning they will degrade in a landfill within 180 days. The other 33% of materials do not meet this criteria.

Although they are partially biodegradable, they, like other diapers, are not compostable. They should only be composted by a specialist facility capable of safely doing so.

The plastic diaper packaging is not recyclable, but it is D2W plastic which may or may not be biodegradable, depending on who you speak with ⁽¹⁾.

Bio Bag is an international bio-plastics company, and the Nurture diapers are made in a Danish manufacturing plant that is 100% wind-powered.

The Nurture diapers have multiple independent certifications, including two that say they are compostable. However, as with others on the list, these diapers are best composted in a specialist facility that separates the compostable from non-compostable elements.

The fit is OK, but they run large, so be aware you might have to wait for your little one to grow into them. These diapers also have a wetness indicator that turns from yellow to blue when your baby is wet. Gratefully, they haven’t used any ink or dye prints for these — which makes them hypoallergenic.

We also found that the outer layer is beautifully soft and silky. Unfortunately, it isn’t as good as other diapers at keeping the moisture in. A small amount of liquid is safe, but when your child does a mega pee, you’re likely to find their clothes end up wet.

Mum and You is a UK company. Their nappychat eco-diapers are printed with patterns designed to stimulate stories, talking, or chats between a caregiver and the baby whose bottom they are changing.

Both the Mum and You website and the packaging say the diapers are dye-free. The dye-free refers to the wood pulp and not the inks used for printing.

The fit, like others, is partially dependent on your child’s size and shape. We found the diaper front was higher than average, giving good coverage for longer babies, but felt a little bulky on the smaller kiddos.

Some users found them excellent overnight while others were disappointed. We give them an average rating because they didn’t leak often, but there were the occasional nights where soak-through occurred.

Babyganics ultra-absorbent Skin Love diapers live up to their labeling, as far as absorbency goes. Not only do their diapers soak up plenty of fluid, but they were also highly rated when it came to wicking and holding that moisture away from a baby’s bottom.

Unfortunately, none of the materials are certified as compostable, biodegradable, or recycled. The packaging lists petroleum-free lotions, but the diapers do have a proprietary product called NeoNourish®, a blend of sunflower, tomato, black cumin, cranberry, and raspberry seed oils. So they’re not lotion-free.

Babyganics fit well, although they do tend to run a little small, so if your little one is near the upper end of the weight range, it’s definitely worth bumping up a size sooner rather than later.