Non-Toxic Baby Diapers & Wipes
A full deep dive of baby diapers & wipes! I dive into the ingredients to avoid in both, Totally Chlorine Free VS. Elemental Chlorine Free and the best brands for diapers and wipes! I did a full post on non-toxic baby gear if you missed that.
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Diapers & Wipes - What to Look For:
There are 3 main things to look for to ensure your baby diapers are non-toxic:
1. Free of Harmful Chemicals:
Avoid diapers that contain the following toxic substances:
Fragrance / Perfume – often a source of undisclosed phthalates and allergens
Chlorine / Chlorine dioxide – used in bleaching, can produce toxic dioxins
Phthalates – (Diethyl phthalate (DEP) Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) linked to hormone disruption
Parabens – (methylparaben, propylparaben, etc) preservatives associated with endocrine disruption
Lotions / Dyes (especially in contact with skin) – can cause irritation or allergic reactions
VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds) – some diapers emit VOCs like toluene or ethylbenzene
Petrolatum - toxic heavy metal derived from crude oil/petroleum
2. Totally Chlorine-Free (TCF)
What is Totally Chlorine Free?!
Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) diapers are made without the use of chlorine or chlorine compounds in the bleaching process of the diaper’s pulp. Instead, they use safer alternatives like oxygen, peroxide, or ozone. This is important for baby health because chlorine bleaching can produce toxic byproducts called dioxins, which are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive issues. Choosing TCF diapers helps reduce your baby's exposure to these harmful chemicals and supports a cleaner, safer environment.
Look for diapers & wipes labeled:
“Totally Chlorine Free (TCF)” – safest option, no chlorine used in the bleaching process
Avoid: “Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)” – better than regular chlorine, but not completely toxin-free. Second best option.
All of the diapers options I have shared here are TCF.
3. Certifications to Look For
These third-party labels add credibility:
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 – tested for harmful substances
GOTS (for organic cotton components) – ensures organic & toxin-free textile processing
FSC Certified – responsibly sourced wood pulp, better for baby and environment
Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Baby Wipes:
Shop Non-Toxic Baby Diapers:
Kudos
Kudos Diapers
Totally Chlorine Free | Size 1-6 | OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified | 1st Diaper to be 100% Cotton | Made without lotions, fragrances, natural latex, parabens, phthalates, and chlorine | Made in the USA | Available at Target
Healthy Baby
Healthy Baby Diapers
Totally Chlorine Free | Fragrance & Phthalate Free | Newborn - Size 6
Pura
Pura Diapers
Totally Chlorine Free | No fragrance, lotions or parabens | Size 1 - 7
Eco Pea Co.
EcoPeaCo.
Totally Chlorine Free | Fragrance Free | No parabens, phthalates or formaldehyde | Available at Target
Coterie
Coterie Diapers
Totally Chlorine Free | Size Newborn - 7 | No added fragrance, lotion, latex, rubber, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, pesticides, chlorine bleaching or VOCs
Parasol
Parasol Diapers
Totally Chlorine Free | Size 1-6 | No dyes, fragrances, lotions, parabens, phthalates or heavy metals
Freestyle
Freestyle Diapers
Totally Chlorine Free | EWG Verified® | Size 1-6 | A lot of reviews say they are better than Coterie & cheaper
Shop Non-Toxic Baby Wipes:
Kudos
Kudos Wipes
99% filtered and purified water | Totally Chlorine Free | Compostable* VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers derived from sustainable wood sources. Not plastic
Healthy Baby
Healthy Baby Wipes
Totally Chlorine Free | 100% sustainably sourced FSC Certified wood pulp
Pura
Pura Baby Wipes
Totally Chlorine Free | No fragrance or parabens | Plastic-Free
Eco Pea Co.
Coterie
Coterie Wipes
99% purified water + 5 clean ingredients | 100% Plant Based | No fragrance, parabens or phthalates
Parasol Wipes
Parasol Wipes
99% Water | Free of chlorine, alcohol, parabens, fragrance, dyes or phthalates
Freestyle
Honest
Honest Baby Wipes
Made without plastic, fragrances, parabens, and chlorine processing | Only 7 ingredients
Karly’s Top Pick
Keep in mind, my baby isn’t here yet but this is based on ingredients and reviews! I plan to use the Kudos diapers and wipes. Kudos is the only diaper in the U.S. with a 100% cotton topsheet. I am passionate about making sure only the most gentle materials and ingredients are touching such a sensitive area of babies skin. Since Kudos doesn’t have newborn size diapers I do have a pack of Coterie newborn diapers to use right away if the Kudos size 1 doesn’t fit immediately.
But I am also excited to eventually try allll of the brands in this post above and give you my full review - I will update you and post my reviews on my Instagram, Tiktok and this specific post as I try them so stay tuned!
Non-Toxic Baby/Pregnancy blog posts I have for you:
Non-Toxic Pregnancy Must-Haves
Non-Toxic Baby Products @ Target
Baby Gear Guide (car seats, cribs, crib mattress, strollers, bouncers, etc.)
Stay tuned for more non-toxic baby/mom content! Thank you for being here and using my links to shop your everyday products. It allows me to keep sharing non-toxic swaps for our everyday lives!
xoxo,
Karly Alane
