Swaddlers Diapers (Size 1, 40-Count)

Name: Swaddlers Diapers (Size 1, 40-Count)
Brand: Pampers

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Conventional diapers with synthetic fragrance, chlorine bleaching, and synthetic materials. Pampers is the most popular diaper brand in the US. The synthetic fragrance and chlorine bleaching are the main concerns.

PFR Caution

40-count size 1 diapers. Pampers Swaddlers is the most popular diaper brand in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Babies and young children are the most vulnerable population to chemical exposure. Their skin is more permeable, their developing organs are more susceptible to disruption, and they spend more time on floors where chemicals settle. Baby products — from diapers to lotions to feeding supplies — are a primary source of chemical exposure in the first years of life.

Synthetic Plastic Content

60%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Pampers Swaddlers contains synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates) and uses chlorine bleaching. Applied to a baby's most sensitive skin for 24 hours daily, the chemical exposure from conventional diapers adds up significantly.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Synthetic outer cover, synthetic absorbent core

phthalates

Source

Synthetic fragrance in conventional diapers

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption in infants

Who Is Most At RiskInfants wearing conventional diapers

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.