Frequently Asked Questions: Pampers Quality, Safety and Ingredients

The Pampers Safety Promise ensures that every element of our products is safe for your baby:

• Step 1: Carefully selected ingredients
• Step 2: Before using any component, we thoroughly assess both its supplier and the formulation. 
• Step 3: Validate our products; our products go through multiple rounds of lab testing, especially for sensitive skin.
• Step 4: Traceable Products & listening to parents

Our ingredients are carefully chosen based on safety profiles and their demonstrated effectiveness for keeping your baby’s skin dry and healthy. We evaluate our ingredients to ensure it’s safe before it comes in contact with your baby’s skin.

Pampers nappies contain super absorbent material which can absorb up to 30 times its weight in liquid.

No, our adhesives are not in direct contact with baby’s skin. Adhesives are essential to hold the different nappy layers together to prevent leaks and to provide skin comfort, and they are sealed between layers. Our adhesives are safe and certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, like all the other materials that go into Pampers product design.

These beads are part of our super absorbing material, which have a long history of safe use in nappies. It locks liquid away from your baby’s skin, keeping it dry and comfortable. If you notice small gel particles on your baby’s skin, it is an absorbent material and can be easily removed by gentle wiping.

At Pampers, we carefully evaluate the safety of all materials used in our nappies using rigorous scientific methods that reflect real-life usage conditions. Our research³ shows that super-absorbent materials (gel beads) are present only at levels considered safe and are designed to stay securely within the nappy, helping ensure they are safe for your baby’s skin.

Yes, all colours on Pampers products are evaluated for safety. Pigment-based inks are used to print fun designs, characters and to indicate different parts on the nappies. These pigments are not soluble in water and cannot penetrate the skin. Our nappies are approved by the British Skin Foundation. For rest of EU: accredited by the Skin Health Alliance as safe for baby skin.

The elastane we use is free of natural rubber latex and safe for use. You can find it in the stretchy parts of the nappy like the leg cuffs, stretchy sides or pants belt where it provides a snug and gentle fit of the nappy and help prevent leakage. Nevertheless, elastane is not in direct contact with a baby’s skin as it is covered by nonwoven layers to provide a soft touch to the skin.

Yes. We use a colour-changing pH sensitive material that reacts to wetness to let parents know when it’s time to change the nappy. It is used in tiny amounts and never touches the skin. Most Pampers products have a urine indicator. Check the packaging to find this feature!

Yes, Pampers baby wipes are safe for newborns and sensitive skin. They are produced with carefully selected ingredients, of which water is the primary component of the baby wipe’s lotion. The other ingredients are gentle and ensure an effective clean. Pampers baby wipes are also safe to use on other body parts, including the face, and can be used at every nappy change.

No, Pampers wipes don’t cause nappy rash. Pampers takes a careful, science-backed approach.

• Designed to be gentle and non-irritating 
• Suitable from day one
• Undergo rigorous safety and quality testing 
• Dermatologically tested by Dermatest and are dermatologically approved by the British Skin Foundation
• New Baby Premium Protection, 99% Water and Sensitive wipes are certified according to OEKO-TEX STANDARD-100

Cellulose is a natural fibre derived from wood. It is an essential part of the wetness distribution system on our Pampers nappies and funnels wetness away from the surface and spreads it evenly into the core of the nappy. The cellulose we use comes from FSC® certified forests and other controlled sources.

When your baby wears a nappy, their skin can come in contact with moisture from pee and poo, which can sometimes lead to discomfort. Our protective balm is a gentle layer added to the top part of the nappy. It contains emollient ingredients commonly used in skin care to help reduce friction and create a barrier between your baby’s skin and wetness. You can think of it like applying a light layer of cream to help protect the skin.

This helps keep your baby’s skin feeling more comfortable while they wear the nappy.

Foundational studies published in Dermatology (Odio et al., 2000)  and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (Baldwin et al., 2001) demonstrated how Pampers' innovative nappy balm continuously improve skin condition; improved skin condition helps prevent diaper rash, making it a trusted skin guardian for your baby

The lotion we use is based on pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum (also known as Parafinum Liquidum or petroleum jelly) - an ingredient commonly found in a range of baby ointments and lotions and widely used by dermatologists in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. This ingredient is highly purified and safe for use on babies’ skin, complying with local and global regulatory standards. 

Polypropylene is used in the soft fibre layers of the nappy in contact with skin to provide comfort. Polypropylene is safe and widely used in food packaging, medical products, textiles and many other common consumer products.

Polyester fibres are used in our wetness distribution system in a layer specially designed to acquire and spread wetness horizontally on the nappy. These fibres are also widely used in textiles.

Polyethylene is an essential part of our nappy design, forming the thin, protective outer layer. Its main job is to act as a reliable barrier, preventing any leaks from escaping while cleverly allowing air to circulate, which helps your baby's skin breathe. This material is incredibly common and safe, used across many products you encounter daily, from food packaging and medical supplies to beverage containers.

We manufacture Pampers nappies and wipes in “No-touch” manufacturing lines in Europe and from the start of production until the nappy is in its packaging, our manufacturing process is designed to minimise any accidental contamination. Our Pampers products are crafted in the EU with thousands of daily quality checks, so you can truly rest easy.

Pampers was born in 1961! After several redesigns, tests and the development of the Pampers manufacturing process, Pampers was granted its first patent in 1964. The first disposable nappy plant in Europe was opened in 1973, in Germany.