Best Diapers of 2023

We tested trendy Coterie diapers, classic Pampers, Costco diapers, and others

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Diapers are one of the most important tools at a new parent’s disposal. Changing a newborn’s diaper takes practice—though no worries there, you’ll get plenty—and, inevitably, blowouts, leaks, and maybe even diaper rash will occur.

Finding the right diaper will help, and as Consumer Reports testers discovered, there’s quite the range in performance.

Our tests measured how quickly diapers absorbed liquids and how well they kept that moisture in the diaper and away from a baby’s delicate skin. We tested diapers sold as size 1.

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