How We Tested

Testers and judges received the diaper pants directly from Parasol in their original packaging, with distribution coordinated by Best of the Year beginning in early July. Most responses were collected by the end of August, giving most participants at least four weeks assess the product. The diaper pants were distributed to five parents of toddlers and preschool-age children, ranging from two to four and a half years old. Parent testers incorporated them into their regular diapering routines in place of the products they ordinarily used. They rated overall quality and performance, ease of everyday use and likelihood to recommend.

Subject matter experts completed separate packaging and sustainability scorecards. The packaging review considered innovation, functionality, product protection and material selection. The sustainability review looked more broadly at the brand’s environmental and social initiatives. Best of the Year data analysts and editors also reviewed the entry and submitted materials, including the product’s marketing claims and third-party credentials.

What Experts and Consumer Testers Said

The praise centered on the feel and the thoughtfulness of the design. A judge who handled the pants came away impressed, describing them as "soft, cloth-like, lightweight and not bulky, with a flexible 360-degree fit that seems well suited to active toddlers." She singled out the small, smart touches, the clean, gender-inclusive white design and the size printed right on the pant, which she called a thoughtful detail for daycare or any multi-child setting, and she pointed to the OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, a third-party program that screens textiles for harmful substances, as a real plus for something worn against a baby's skin.

"The Diaper Pants feel soft, cloth-like, lightweight and not bulky, with a flexible 360-degree fit that seems well suited to active toddlers."-Best of the Year Judge & Consumer Product Expert

She also noticed the details parents have to deal with a dozen times a day, starting with the tear-away sides. Rather than wishing they opened more easily, she counted the slight resistance as a feature: "The tear-away sides required some deliberate force, which I actually view positively; they were manageable to open while still feeling secure enough for all-day wear." It's the balance an active toddler demands, secure enough to stay put, easy enough for a fast change.

"The tear-away sides required some deliberate force, which I actually view positively; they were manageable to open while still feeling secure enough for all-day wear." -Best of the Year Judge & Consumer Prodcut Expert

The packaging drew its own enthusiasm. Our packaging judge gave it top marks, singling out the recycled-content pouch and the cardboard box that doubles as its own shipping carton, so there's no extra layer to throw away.

A couple transitioning their toddler from diapers to trainers was impressed:" My husband and I like the absorbency of the diapers." They took them along to a wedding weekend and were impressed by how easy the diaper pants were to change on the go as well.

My husband and I like the absorbency of the diapers." -Best of the Year Consumer Tester

Another parent tester liked the feel of the pants, writing, "We enjoyed the quality and comfort of the diaper." They also described the material and presentation as premium and appreciated the toss tab for securing the diaper pant after use. The fit felt snugger than other brands they had used, and they reported no diaper rash during their child’s use. Leak protection was less convincing for this family. The tester wrote, "The pull-ups didn't hold well under certain test (e.g full diaper or accidents)." They also reported spills or overflow when the pants were full.

"We enjoyed the quality and comfort of the diaper." -Best of the Year Consumer Tester

Best of the Year Bottom Line

If your toddler’s skin comfort is high on your list, Parasol’s diaper pants are worth a look. The soft, lightweight feel impressed our judges, and parent testers liked the comfort and ease of changing toddlers in and out of them. The alpha-bisabolol topsheet adds to the skin-focused design, while the tester experiences on fit and leak protection are things to watch, especially before relying on the pants overnight.

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