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Pampers 99% Water Baby Wipes

Pampers

Pampers 99% Water Baby Wipes

7.4/10 overall

About £6-12 depending on pack size

Pampers' fragrance-free, 99% water wipe range, positioned between budget wipes and ultra-minimal options like WaterWipes.

Reviewed by SepehrNot yet hands-on tested — based on research & published specs
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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.

7/10

Thicker texture handles larger messes well in fewer wipes.

Skin Gentleness

Fragrance-free formulation and suitability for newborn or sensitive skin.

8/10

Fragrance-free and gentle, just shy of water-only formulations.

Value for Money

Cost per change/wipe versus performance, and availability of larger packs.

7/10

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

Baby-Dry Nappies, Jumbo+ Pack

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.

7.8/10