Huggies Skin Essentials Diapers, Size 4
The Huggies replacement for Special Delivery, backed mostly by maker claims so far.
The short version
- Former Special Delivery buyers looking for the Huggies replacement
- Families who want a fragrance free diaper with a long free of list
- Plant based materials were the main reason you bought Special Delivery
- You want a diaper with independent test results behind it
What owners like
- Special Delivery was praised by reviewers for softness and sensitive skin, and Huggies says Skin Essentials is its closest design
- Fragrance free with a long free of list
Common complaints
- Parents asked Huggies what changed from Special Delivery, and the maker's answer did not list specific differences
- Special Delivery reviewers flagged a premium price, and no independent lab test of Skin Essentials was found
- No plant based material claim, unlike Special Delivery
Based on Target's product listing including Huggies' own answers in its Q&A, the Huggies launch press release (PR Newswire), the Huggies Wikipedia entry and two reviews of the old Special Delivery line (Natural Baby Life and Huggle Hive). No hands on editorial test of Skin Essentials was found..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
Huggies has discontinued Special Delivery, so this page covers Skin Essentials, the fragrance free tape diaper Huggies names as its closest design, in size 4 for babies 22 to 37 lbs.
- Liner with zinc oxide built into it, which Huggies says helps neutralize irritants from mess
- Fragrance free with a list of ingredients left out
- Breathable outer cover
- Blowout blocker and leak guards, with a maker claim of up to 100% leak and blowout protection
- Part of a line that also includes wipes and Pull-Ups training pants
For families who used Special Delivery for sensitive skin, Skin Essentials is the replacement Huggies points to, with a liner the maker says is enriched with zinc oxide to neutralize irritants. Independent testing of the new line is thin so far, so performance claims rest mostly on the maker. It also drops the plant based material pitch that set Special Delivery apart.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 4, for 22 to 37 lbs
- Style
- Tape diaper with dual grip tabs
- Liner
- Enriched with zinc oxide, per Huggies
- Outer cover
- 100% breathable, per the listing
- Wetness indicator
- Yes
- Free of (maker)
- Fragrance, phthalates, parabens, elemental chlorine, lotion, latex
- Maker statements
- Hypoallergenic and dermatologist approved
- Replaces
- Huggies Special Delivery (discontinued)
Worth knowing
- Huggies lists size 4 for babies 22 to 37 lbs.
- Claims about the zinc oxide liner come from Huggies, not independent testing.
Questions
Did Huggies discontinue Special Delivery?
Yes. Huggies said in a retailer Q&A that it discontinued Special Delivery and that Skin Essentials is the closest product design.
What weight is size 4?
The listing gives 22 to 37 lbs.
What is in the Skin Essentials liner?
Huggies says the liner is enriched with zinc oxide to help neutralize irritants.
Are Skin Essentials fragrance free?
Yes. The maker says they are made without fragrance, phthalates, parabens, elemental chlorine, lotion and latex.
Was Special Delivery plant based?
Reviewers reported Special Delivery used roughly 20% or more plant based materials by weight. The Skin Essentials listing makes no plant based claim.
Sources
- Huggies Skin Essentials Fragrance Free Baby Diapers, Size 4, 58ct (Target)
- The Innovators at Huggies Announce a Pioneering Innovation to Take on Diaper Rash (PR Newswire)
- Huggies (Wikipedia)
- Huggies Special Delivery Review (Natural Baby Life)
- Huggies Special Delivery review (Huggle Hive)
Researched 2026-10-01. 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.