Huggies Overnites Nighttime Diapers, Size 5
A secure fitting nighttime diaper with good leak protection, but absorbency is uneven for heavy wetters.
The short version
- Parents of toddlers who wake up wet in a regular diaper
- Families who want a nighttime diaper made without fragrance or lotion
- Your child is a very heavy wetter and absorbency matters most
- Your child is between sizes and Huggies already fits snugly
- You want a diaper for daytime use, where a trimmer fit is easier
What owners like
- Holds up through the night for many children who leak in daytime diapers
- Secure fit that stays put on active sleepers
- Easy to find at most stores
Common complaints
- Absorbency results were inconsistent in lab testing
- Runs small, so some parents size up
- Some parents see no real gain over regular Huggies on heavy wetting nights
Based on Baby Gear Lab's overnight diaper tests, Diaper Dabbler's guide to the Huggies lines, and retailer listings at Amazon, Dollar General and WellBefore..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- May 2024
First bought.
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What it does
A nighttime disposable diaper with extra absorbency and a snug waistband, sold here in a 44 count pack of size 5 for babies 27 pounds and up.
- DryTouch liner meant to pull moisture away from skin quickly
- Double Grip Strips and a SnugFit waistband to keep the diaper in place on babies who roll in their sleep
- Pocketed back waistband to help hold in blowouts
- Soft leg cuffs and a breathable outer cover
- Wetness indicator for quick checks during night changes
A sensible pick for parents whose child leaks through a regular diaper overnight and who want a fragrance and lotion free option. Lab testing found strong leak protection but uneven absorbency, and some parents say the fit runs small, so heavy wetters may do better with Pampers Swaddlers Overnights.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- Size 5, 27+ lbs
- Count
- 44 diapers (Giga Pack)
- Sizes in the line
- Sizes 3 to 7
- Rated protection
- Up to 12 hours of nighttime leak protection, per the maker's listing copy
- Made without
- Fragrance, lotion, parabens, elemental chlorine and natural rubber latex, per retailer listings
- Wetness indicator
- Yes, changes color when wet
Worth knowing
- The Huggies product page could not be read directly; ingredient and free of statements come from retailer listings that repeat the maker's copy.
Questions
What weight is Huggies Overnites size 5?
Size 5 is for babies 27 pounds and up, per the product listings.
Are Huggies Overnites fragrance free?
Retailer listings say they are made without fragrance, lotion, parabens, elemental chlorine and natural rubber latex.
Should I size up in Overnites?
Some parents report they run small and size up when a child is near the top of a range. Check the weight range on the box first.
How long do Huggies Overnites last?
Huggies rates them for up to 12 hours of nighttime leak protection.
Huggies Overnites or Pampers Swaddlers Overnights?
Baby Gear Lab found the Pampers diaper more absorbent, while the Huggies scored well for leak protection and fit.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Huggies Overnites Nighttime Baby Diapers, Size 5 (27+ lbs), 44 Ct
- Baby Gear Lab: The Best Overnight Diapers
- Dollar General: Huggies Overnites Nighttime Baby Diapers, Size 5
- WellBefore: Huggies OverNites Diapers
- Diaper Dabbler: What's the difference between all the Huggies diapers?
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.