
Pampers
Pampers 99% Water Baby Wipes
7.4/10 overallAbout £6-12 depending on pack size
Pampers' fragrance-free, 99% water wipe range, positioned between budget wipes and ultra-minimal options like WaterWipes.
Pampers Sensitive sits in the middle ground of the wipes market: fragrance-free and dermatologically tested like the more minimal options, but with a thicker, more substantial texture than WaterWipes that many parents find covers a mess in fewer wipes per change.
Compared with Huggies Pure, the two are very similar in formulation and price, and the choice mostly comes down to texture preference and pack availability — Pampers' wipes are noticeably thicker, which some parents prefer for bigger newborn changes, while Huggies' are marketed as having zero plastic in the wipe itself, a point that matters if avoiding plastic fibres is a priority for you.
As an everyday wipe for a baby without diagnosed sensitive skin, this is a solid, widely available default that balances gentleness, thickness, and cost better than either the cheapest own-brand wipes or the most minimal water-only options.
What we liked
- Thicker texture covers messes in fewer wipes
- Widely stocked and easy to buy in bulk
- Fragrance-free and dermatologically tested
Where it falls short
- Not as minimal an ingredient list as WaterWipes
- Some packs have a plastic-fibre wipe material
- Mid-pack pricing, not the cheapest option available
Specs
- Alcohol
- None
- Texture
- Thicker than water-based wipes
- Fragrance
- None
- Pack size
- 8 x 52 wipes
- Dermatologically tested
- Yes
How we scored it
Leak Protection
Overnight and long-stretch absorbency and how reliably it prevents blowouts.
Thicker texture handles larger messes well in fewer wipes.
Skin Gentleness
Fragrance-free formulation and suitability for newborn or sensitive skin.
Fragrance-free and gentle, just shy of water-only formulations.
Value for Money
Cost per change/wipe versus performance, and availability of larger packs.
Reasonable mid-market pricing for the thickness and coverage.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative

Pampers
Baby-Dry Nappies, Jumbo+ Pack
The UK's most-trusted nappy, with up to 12 hours of leak protection so nights stay dry and undisturbed.