Seventh Generation Diapers

When I first discussed diapers here, I had no idea what I was in for. Now on Hadley's 3 month birthday, I've got some diaper changes under my belt (about 594 give or take) and can make a more educated judgement on diaper brands.

The results are in and Seventh Generation diapers are my favorite for wearablity and usability. Following in a close second is Huggies with Pampers pulling up the rear. Har-Har. Just a little diaper humor for you.

Addendum: I just purchased some Seventh Generation diapers (in bulk) on diapers.com for .19 cents per diaper. I think Pampers were the cheapest in bulk for .16 cents per diaper. Because I ordered in bulk, I also got free shipping! We should now have enough diapers until she moves up to the next size. I figured this out with an easy math problem by estimating that she uses 10 diapers a day and she gains 1 ounce a day. Then I calculated how many diapers she needs until she gains enough weight to move on to the next size.

Seventh Generation Diapers

There was a great article in the Wall Street Journal about saving money and buying diapers in bulk. You can read it here. They talk a lot about greener diaper options such as the Seventh Generational Brand. My question however is, do they really work? Maybe it is brand marketing, but in my mind, I think that Pampers and Huggies know what they are doing because that is all they do. And since that is all they do, then they must know best. (I know, marketing sucker.)

But the Seventh Generation brand makes toilet paper that you need to double up on and paper towels that don't pass the test. How good can their diapers be? I want to be green and I want to try them, but what are the consequences if I buy 200 and then they are so bad that pee runs down my babies leg? Anyone have an answer?