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Plastic-Free Rating
Baby & Kids
Mainstream Brand
Baby & Kids·Pampers

Swaddlers Diapers

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains significant plastic content (polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester) and super absorbent polymers. While free of elemental chlorine, latex, and parabens, there are reported concerns about skin irritation. Lack of strong environmental certifications.
PFR Avoid

Pampers Swaddlers are a popular mainstream disposable diaper known for their softness and absorbency, featuring a wetness indicator. They contain various plastics and super absorbent polymers.

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
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Contains significant plastic content (polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester) and super absorbent polymers. While free of elemental chlorine, latex, and parabens, there are reported concerns about skin irritation. Lack of strong environmental certifications.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Pampers's Swaddlers Diapers is made from Elemental chlorine-free fluff pulp, super absorbent polymer (polyacrylate), polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, adhesives, colorants, printing inks, elastics.. Certifications: CPSC certified.

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:Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyester
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Pampers Swaddlers Diapers

Health Risk

Potential for skin irritation/chemical burns, potential for phthalates.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

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.

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