Consumer watchdog finds leaks in two baby diapers
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council tested 25 baby diapers, pull-up training pants and overnight diapers or pants now on sale, covering 11 taped diapers, 10 pull-up styles and four overnight products. All samples were found to be satisfactory on hygiene, chemical safety and pH, but their functional performance differed clearly. Two taped diaper samples failed the side-leakage test, and one of those also recorded average rewet above the standard ceiling. The results also showed that lower-priced products can perform as well as premium brands.
Key Points
- The Consumer Council assessed 25 samples, with average prices ranging from HK$1.5 to HK$7.6 per piece, using relevant mainland Chinese standards for hygiene, safety and performance.
- All 25 samples passed basic safety checks, with no microorganisms or specified pathogens detected, pH values between 5.9 and 6.4, and weight deviation within 0% to 3%.
- In leakage and absorption tests, overall leakage ranged from 0.1 gram to 0.5 gram, while all samples met requirements in first and second absorption-speed testing.
- The taped diaper sample TD11, GOO.N Plus by Daio, recorded average rewet above the 15-gram limit, with RTHK reporting the figure reached 22.5 grams.
- Two taped diaper samples, TD10 and TD11, showed side leakage in the inclined test, while the overnight sample OD4 from Seventh Generation scored only two points for breathability.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong parents, diapers are a daily necessity bought in large volumes, so differences in leakage control and dryness can affect both a baby’s comfort and household spending. The findings suggest shoppers should compare performance rather than assume a higher price guarantees better results, especially when some top-rated products were among the cheapest tested.