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1 min readUpdated January 29, 2025

🍼 In a Hurry? Pampers Diaper Ingredients & Safety Highlights

  • What diapers are made of: Pampers diapers (including Amore, Swaddlers, BabyDry, Easy Ups, Splashers) are built using elemental chlorine free fluff pulp and super absorbent polymer in the core. The topsheet and outer cover contain safe plastic fibers such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyester. Printed backsheets use inks without disperse dyes, while seams, adhesives, fasteners and leg cuffs use tested, nonsensitizing materials

  • What’s never used: Pampers will never use elemental chlorine, latex, alcohol (ethanol/isopropyl), BPA, parabens, phenol, lead or mercury inks, PVC, organotin, disperse dyes, or certain preservatives like MIT/MCI or triclosan

  • Skincare features: Pampers diapers are fragrance-free and Amore includes a plant-based lotion made from shea butter, vegetable oil, aloe, petrolatum, and stearyl alcohol. All materials undergo rigorous safety testing for irritation and skin health

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*:

Ingredients

What’s in Our Pampers Products?

Select your product to learn more about the materials and ingredients in Pampers diapers and wipes.

Pampers Swaddlers diapers packaging offering softness and comfort

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.

What are Diapers Made Of?

See how each layer, material, and detail of Pampers diapers is carefully crafted with ingredients to provide comfort and protection for your baby.


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