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As parents know, diapers are necessary — and expensive. And if you’re going to spend that much money, you want to make sure the diapers work. Consumer Reports recently tested 10 popular brands to find ...

Disposable diapers are definitely not eco-friendly, not only because of their plastic outer shell, but also due to their petroleum-based absorbent inner layer. There could soon be a more sustainable ...

SUITA, Osaka Prefecture--A scientist here says he has developed an inexpensive, biodegradable super absorbent polymer (SAP) derived from starch that could help resolve the growing environmental ...

Ice packs made from plastic bags or cloth quickly get damp and messy as the ice inside melts. Disposable diapers, on the other hand, stay cool to the touch and absorb the condensation. Parent Hacks ...

A diaper is more likely to leak if the baby brother or sister wearing it is dehydrated, Lisa Chumney told children participating in the BASF Kids’ Lab at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum on Jan. 9 ...

Super absorbent polymers (SAPs) have quietly become one of the most influential material innovations of the modern era. Known for their extraordinary ability to absorb and retain large amounts of ...

Diaper liners are designed to use with cloth diapers. While the eco-conscious parent or caregiver may balk at the thought of pairing a disposable liner with their cloth diapers, biodegradable liners ...