Newborn
Why are newborn diapers always 'soft'?
Common questionAnswered by Wermom EditorialUpdated June 11, 2026
Every newborn diaper claims 'softest ever.' Are they actually softer than older sizes or marketing?
A question we hear often from parents. Here is our editorial team's evidence-based answer.
Wermom Editorial answer
Wermom Editorial TeamWermom Editorial· May 13, 2026
Verified: newborn tiers commonly use higher-GSM topsheets (~35-40 vs daytime ~28-32). 'Softest ever' is partly real, partly marketing. The genuine difference is 5-10% softer to touch. Newborn skin sensitivity makes the small difference noticeable.