Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, Size 5
A soft, widely sold everyday diaper, now fragrance free, with only average leak protection.
The short version
- Parents who want a soft everyday diaper from a brand sold everywhere
- Families who want a fragrance free diaper with clear maker ingredient lists
- Leaks are your main problem and you need the strongest protection
- You want a diaper with eco friendly materials
- You want to avoid a lotion or balm on the liner
What owners like
- Very soft, with no rough edges against skin
- Holds together well and rarely tears
- Absorbs well for daytime use
- Easy to find almost anywhere
Common complaints
- Leak protection is only average in testing
- Few eco friendly features
- Contains a balm on the topsheet, which some parents prefer to avoid
Based on Baby Gear Lab's hands on disposable diaper tests, the Pampers product page, and Scary Mommy's report on the 2026 fragrance free change..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Apr 2024
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
Pampers' soft, everyday disposable diaper, here in a 132 count box of size 5 for babies 20 to 37 pounds.
- KeepDry liner to pull wetness away from skin
- Blowout Barrier at the back waist on size 1 and up
- Soft leg cuffs and stretchy side panels
- Wetness indicator that changes color when wet
- Whole line made fragrance free as of June 2026
A good everyday diaper for parents who put softness and comfort first and want a widely sold brand that is now fragrance free. Leak protection tested only average, and Baby Gear Lab found better performers at a similar cost.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- Size 5, 20 to 37 lbs
- Count
- 132 diapers
- Sizes in the line
- Preemie through size 8
- Rated protection
- Up to 12 hours, day and night, per Pampers
- Made without
- Fragrance, parabens, natural rubber latex and elemental chlorine bleaching, per Pampers
- Skin claims
- Hypoallergenic; accredited as skin safe by the Skin Health Alliance, per Pampers
- Wetness indicator
- Yes
Worth knowing
- Pampers describes Swaddlers as hypoallergenic and accredited as skin safe by the Skin Health Alliance; it lists an emollient balm on the topsheet.
Questions
What weight is Pampers Swaddlers size 5?
Size 5 is for babies 20 to 37 pounds.
Are Pampers Swaddlers fragrance free now?
Yes. Pampers made the full Swaddlers line fragrance free in June 2026. Some boxes may still show older packaging during the switch.
Do Pampers Swaddlers have lotion?
The topsheet includes an emollient balm, per Pampers' ingredient list.
Are Swaddlers good for overnight?
Pampers rates them for up to 12 hours. Baby Gear Lab's top overnight pick is the separate Swaddlers Overnights line.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, Size 5 (20-37 lbs), 132 Count
- Pampers: Swaddlers Diapers
- Baby Gear Lab: Pampers Swaddlers Review
- Scary Mommy: Are Pampers Swaddlers fragrance free? What changed in 2026
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.