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Once I find a diaper I love, I don’t usually mess with a good thing—why risk leaks or irritation? But when I saw Huggies Skin Essentials getting attention, I had to know: could they actually compare to Coterie?
As a mom of two, I know how much a good diaper matters—comfort, absorbency, and minimizing blowouts are non-negotiable. So, I decided to put Coterie and Huggies Skin Essentials to the test. Here’s how they compare.
Criteria #1: Ingredient safety
When researching diapers, you might come across terms like TCF (Total Chlorine Free) and ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free). Here’s the difference:
- Total chlorine free (TCF): No chlorine or harsh chemicals are used in the bleaching process—making it the cleanest option.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF): Uses chlorine dioxide instead of pure chlorine, reducing exposure but not eliminating it.
For something my baby wears 24/7, I always feel better choosing the cleanest, safest materials.
Coterie
Totally chlorine free (TCF), hypoallergenic, and dermatologist-tested. They’re independently lab-tested and free from fragrance, latex, dyes, parabens, and chlorine bleaching. Coterie shares third-party test results, so you know exactly what’s touching your baby’s skin.
Huggies Skin Essentials
Elemental chlorine free (ECF), hypoallergenic and free from fragrances, phthalates, parabens, lotion, and latex. Huggies Skin Essentials feature a SkinProtect Liner to lock away moisture and help prevent diaper rash, plus a 100% breathable outer cover to keep skin dry and comfortable.
Ingredient Safety Winner: Coterie
Criteria #2: Absorbency
Coterie
Coterie diapers are made to absorb over 10x its weight in liquid with up to 12-hr leak protection. They absorb liquid instantly and stay dry to the touch. The core wicks away moisture fast, keeping both the interior and exterior dry.
Huggies Skin Essentials
These have 12-hour leak protection, but absorption is slower. And moisture lingers before fully wicking away, leaving the interior feeling damp after extended wear.
Absorbency Winner: Coterie
Criteria #3: Softness
Coterie
These diapers are next-level soft—think cashmere, not your average diaper. Plush and smooth against the skin, with no crinkly, scratchy feel.
Huggies Skin Essentials
I was impressed with how gentle these were, but they still have a slightly more standard diaper texture. They’re definitely soft, but not quite as pillowy as Coterie.
Softness Winner: Coterie
Criteria #4: Eco-friendliness
Coterie
Made with sustainably sourced, and 25% plant-based materials–far beyond industry standards. They’re also made in a carbon-neutral facility and made without harsh chemicals.
Huggies Skin Essentials
Huggies has some sustainable practices, like reducing plastic waste and using responsibly sourced materials. But the diapers are not made with plant-based components.
Eco-Friendly Winner: Coterie
Criteria #5: Cost
Coterie
A monthly subscription of 198 diapers costs $90 = $0.45 per diaper
Huggies Skin Essentials
A pack of 198 diapers costs $52.99 = $0.27 per diaper
Cost Winner: Huggies Skin Essentials
Coterie may be pricier than Huggies Skin Essentials, but they’re worth the splurge!
Coterie may cost more, but the quality speaks for itself. From incredible absorbency to unmatched softness, it’s a diaper that delivers on comfort, protection, and peace of mind.
✅ Safe ingredients
✅ Fast, reliable absorbency
✅ Ultra-soft, cashmere-like feel
✅ Sustainably made with plant-based materials
✅ Convenient subscription option
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