
Materials and Safety
We know that trying to make sense of what's in your baby's products can be intimidating, even scary. But it doesn't have to be. We're here to help if you have any questions.
We at Pampers take as much love and care to determine what materials and ingredients are not included in our products as we do to evaluate the ingredients that go in them.
That's why we do not add any of the following ingredients to our Pampers products*:

What’s in Our Pampers Products?
Select your product to learn more about the materials and ingredients in Pampers diapers and wipes.
Absorbent Core
MADE WITH:
Elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp and super absorbent polymer
DID YOU KNOW?
Pampers Pure ingredients are carefully selected to provide gentle protection for your baby's skin.
Absorbent Topsheet
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and polyester
DID YOU KNOW?
From the football field to the produce aisle, these soft, high-performance fibers are durable enough to get the job done, but also safe for your baby.
Soft Outer Cover
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene, polyethylene
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics—we've combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness, breathability, and protection.
Printed Backsheet
MADE WITH:
Inks (made without disperse dyes)
DID YOU KNOW?
The inks we use are commonly found in a wide range of products, including food packaging, colored contact lenses, textiles, and toys. Ours are also evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing.
Seams & Joints
MADE WITH:
Adhesives
DID YOU KNOW?
Adhesives are used in many common baby products, including clothing and underwear. Ours are evaluated to ensure they are safe, solvent-free, non-sensitizing, and also tucked away from your baby's skin.
Fasteners & Leg Cuffs
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and elastics
DID YOU KNOW?
Polypropylene is a durable, high-performance fiber, used in virtually all disposable diapers as well as in many medical devices.
Skin Protecting Lotion
MADE WITH:
Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol
DID YOU KNOW?
Specially designed to help maintain healthy skin, the lotion on our topsheet is made from 100% plant-based ingredients.
Absorbent Core
MADE WITH:
Elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp, light fragrance and super absorbent polymer
DID YOU KNOW?
Our elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp is sustainably sourced, and the polymer helps absorb wetness so your baby's skin can stay dry.
Absorbent Topsheet
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester
DID YOU KNOW?
From the football field to the produce aisle, these soft, high-performance fibers are durable enough to get the job done, but also safe for your baby.
Soft Outer Cover
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene, polyethylene
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics—we've combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness, breathability, and protection.
Wetness Indicator
MADE WITH:
pH-sensitive strip
DID YOU KNOW?
The strip is similar to the pH strips you used in science class. It indicates when your baby's urine hits the diaper, letting you know when it's time for a change.
Printed Backsheet
MADE WITH:
Inks (made without disperse dyes)
DID YOU KNOW?
The inks we use are commonly found in a wide range of products, including food packaging, colored contact lenses, textiles, and toys. Ours are also evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing.
Seams & Joints
MADE WITH:
Adhesives
DID YOU KNOW?
Adhesives are used in many common baby products, including clothing and underwear. Ours are evaluated to ensure they are safe, solvent-free, non-sensitizing, and also tucked away from your baby's skin.
Fasteners & Leg Cuffs
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and elastics
DID YOU KNOW?
Pampers diaper ingredients are carefully chosen to provide comfort and protection for your baby.
Skin Protecting Lotion
MADE WITH:
Petrolatum, stearyl alcohol, and aloe barbadensis leaf extract
DID YOU KNOW?
Specially designed to help maintain healthy skin, the lotion on our topsheet is made from ingredients commonly used in lip balms and baby skin cleansers that help hydrate the skin.
Absorbent Core
MADE WITH:
Elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp and super absorbent polymer
DID YOU KNOW?
Our elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp is sustainably sourced, and the polymer helps absorb wetness so your baby's skin can stay dry.
Absorbent Topsheet
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and polyester
DID YOU KNOW?
From the football field to the produce aisle, these soft, high-performance fibers are durable enough to get the job done, but also safe for your baby.
Soft Outer Cover
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene, polyethylene
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics—we've combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness, breathability, and protection.
Printed Backsheet
MADE WITH:
Inks (made without disperse dyes)
DID YOU KNOW?
The inks we use are commonly found in a wide range of products, including food packaging, colored contact lenses, textiles, and toys. Ours are also evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing.
Seams & Joints
MADE WITH:
Adhesives
DID YOU KNOW?
Adhesives are used in many common baby products, including clothing and underwear. Ours are evaluated to ensure they are safe, solvent-free, non-sensitizing, and also tucked away from your baby's skin.
Fasteners & Leg Cuffs
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and elastics
DID YOU KNOW?
Polypropylene is a durable, high-performance fiber used in virtually all disposable diapers as well as in many medical devices.
Skin Protecting Lotion
MADE WITH:
Petrolatum, stearyl alcohol, and aloe barbadensis leaf extract
DID YOU KNOW?
Specially designed to help maintain healthy skin, the lotion on our topsheet is made from ingredients commonly used in lip balms and baby skin cleansers that help hydrate the skin.
Wetness Indicator
MADE WITH:
pH-Sensitive Strip
DID YOU KNOW?
The strip is similar to the pH strips you used in science class. It indicates when your baby's urine hits the diaper, letting you know when it's time for a change.
Absorbent Core
MADE WITH:
Elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp, light fragrance and super absorbent polymer
DID YOU KNOW?
Our elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp is sustainably sourced, and the polymer helps absorb wetness so your baby's skin can stay dry.
Absorbent Topsheet
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and polyester
DID YOU KNOW?
From the football field to the produce aisle, these soft, high-performance fibers are durable enough to get the job done, but also safe for your baby.
Soft Outer Cover
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene, polyethylene
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics—we've combined these diaper ingredients in the perfect ratio to deliver softness, breathability, and protection in our Pampers products.
Printed Backsheet
MADE WITH:
Inks (made without disperse dyes)
DID YOU KNOW?
The inks we use are commonly found in a wide range of products, including food packaging, colored contact lenses, textiles, and toys. Ours are also evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing.
Seams & Joints
MADE WITH:
Adhesives
DID YOU KNOW?
Adhesives are used in many common baby products, including clothing and underwear. Ours are evaluated to ensure they are safe, solvent-free, non-sensitizing, and also tucked away from your baby's skin.
Fasteners & Leg Cuffs
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and elastics
DID YOU KNOW?
Polypropylene is a durable, high-performance fiber, used in virtually all disposable diapers as well as in many medical devices.
Skin Protecting Lotion
MADE WITH:
Petrolatum, stearyl alcohol, and aloe barbadensis leaf extract
DID YOU KNOW?
Specially designed to help maintain healthy skin, the lotion on our topsheet is made from ingredients commonly used in lip balms and baby skin cleansers that help hydrate the skin.
Absorbent Core
MADE WITH:
Elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp, polypropylene and polyester
DID YOU KNOW?
Our elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp is sustainably sourced, and the polymer helps absorb wetness so your baby's skin can stay dry.
Absorbent Topsheet
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and polyester
DID YOU KNOW?
From the football field to the produce aisle, these soft, high-performance fibers are durable enough to get the job done, but also safe for your baby.
Soft Outer Cover
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene and polyethylene
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics—we've combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness, breathability, and protection.
Printed Backsheet
MADE WITH:
Inks (made without disperse dyes)
DID YOU KNOW?
The inks we use are commonly found in a wide range of products, including food packaging, colored contact lenses, textiles, and toys. Ours are also evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing.
Seams & Joints
MADE WITH:
Adhesives
DID YOU KNOW?
Adhesives are used in many common baby products, including clothing and underwear. Ours are evaluated to ensure they are safe, solvent-free, non-sensitizing, and also tucked away from your baby's skin.
Stretchy Waistband & Leg Cuffs
MADE WITH:
Polypropylene, polyethylene and elastics
DID YOU KNOW?
Polypropylene is a durable, high-performance fiber used in virtually all disposable diapers as well as in many medical devices.
99% Water
Ultra-purified water for our simplest formula.
DID YOU KNOW?
We use a Five Step Purification Process:
1 - Reverse Osmosis
2 - UV Exposure
3 - Ozonization
4 - Monitor Conductivity (monitors ions)
5 - Monitor Plate Count & Total Organic Carbon (monitors microbes)
1% Gentle Skin Protectors
Made with gentle cleansers, pH balancing ingredients and preservatives (to help protect your wipes from contamination).
All Ingredients
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL:
A gentle emulsifier that aids in the removal of soil from baby's bottom.
CITRIC ACID AND SODIUM CITRATE:
Buffers the pH of the wipe to help maintain the natural pH balance of baby's skin.
SODIUM BENZOATE:
Prevents microbial contamination and has been tested and approved safe for babies.
DISODIUM EDTA:
Maintains the freshness of the wipe and prevents microbial contamination.
SORBITAN CAPRYLATE:
A gentle emulsifier that enhances the preservative performance.
Soft Fabric
Made with premium cotton, regenerated cellulose and polyester for a soft and gentle clean against baby’s skin.
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics - we’ve combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness and a gentle, effective clean for your baby.
Water
Purified water.
Skin Protecting Lotion
Made with gentle cleansers, pH balancing ingredients and preservatives (to help protect your wipes from contamination).
CITRIC ACID:
Found in many citrus fruits, it is used to buffer the pH in the acidic range of many foods, skin care products and cosmetics. In wipes, pH buffers help maintain the natural pH balance of baby's skin.
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL:
A modified oil that acts as both an emulsifier, to help remove oily soil from baby's bottom, and as a skin conditioning agent.
SODIUM CITRATE:
Like citric acid, sodium citrate can be found in citrus fruits and used to buffer the pH in skin care products. In wipes, pH buffers help maintain the natural pH balance of baby's skin.
SORBITAN CAPRYLATE:
Part of the preservative system, sorbitan caprylate is an emulsifier that also helps prevent the deterioration of many cosmetic products. Clinically proven mild for baby's skin, the preservatives in Pampers wipes lotion help keep the wipes fresh before use and prevent cross contamination once the package has been opened.
SODIUM BENZOATE:
Sodium benzoate functions as a preservative that prevents microbial contamination. Clinically proven mild for baby's skin, the preservatives in Pampers wipes lotion help keep the wipes fresh before use and prevent cross contamination once the package has been opened.
DISODIUM EDTA:
Helps prevent deterioration of many cosmetics and baby care products. Clinically proven mild for baby's skin, the preservative systems in Pampers wipes lotion help keep the wipes fresh before use and prevent cross contamination once the package has been opened.
XANTHAN GUM:
A naturally occurring material used to improve the texture of the wipe and its feeling on baby's skin.
Isoamyl Laurate
Acts as a skin conditioning agent
Soft Fabric
Made with polypropylene and regenerated cellulose for a soft and gentle clean against baby’s skin.
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics -we’ve combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness and a gentle, effective clean for your baby.
Water
Purified water.
Skin Protecting Lotion
Made with gentle cleansers, pH balancing ingredients and preservatives (to help protect your wipes from contamination).
CITRIC ACID:
Found in many citrus fruits, it is used to buffer the pH in the acidic range of many foods, skin care products and cosmetics. In wipes, pH buffers help maintain the natural pH balance of baby's skin.
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL:
A modified oil that acts as both an emulsifier, to help remove oily soil from baby's bottom, and as a skin conditioning agent.
SODIUM CITRATE:
Like citric acid, sodium citrate can be found in citrus fruits and used to buffer the pH in skin care products. In wipes, pH buffers help maintain the natural pH balance of baby's skin.
SORBITAN CAPRYLATE:
Part of the preservative system, sorbitan caprylate is an emulsifier that also helps prevent the deterioration of many cosmetic products. Clinically proven mild for baby's skin, the preservatives in Pampers wipes lotion help keep the wipes fresh before use and prevent cross contamination once the package has been opened.
SODIUM BENZOATE:
Sodium benzoate functions as a preservative that prevents microbial contamination. Clinically proven mild for baby's skin, the preservatives in Pampers wipes lotion help keep the wipes fresh before use and prevent cross contamination once the package has been opened.
DISODIUM EDTA:
Helps prevent deterioration of many cosmetics and baby care products. Clinically proven mild for baby's skin, the preservative systems in Pampers wipes lotion help keep the wipes fresh before use and prevent cross contamination once the package has been opened.
XANTHAN GUM:
A naturally occurring material used to improve the texture of the wipe and its feeling on baby's skin.
FRAGRANCE:
A touch of gentle fragrance designed to provide a refreshing cleaning experience.
Soft Fabric
Made with polypropylene and regenerated cellulose for a soft and gentle clean against baby’s skin.
DID YOU KNOW?
The same materials are used in hospital garments and other fabrics -we’ve combined them in the perfect ratio to deliver softness and a gentle, effective clean for your baby.
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