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Walmart White Cloud Review

Budget-friendly with potential for leaks that isn't eco-friendly
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Walmart White Cloud Review
Credit: Abriah Wofford
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Manufacturer:   Walmart
By Juliet Spurrier, MD & Wendy Schmitz  ⋅  Jul 28, 2017
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Absorption - 40% 6.0
  • Leakage - 20% 4.0
  • Comfort - 15% 8.0
  • Health - 15% 4.0
  • Eco-friendly - 5% 1.0
  • Durability - 5% 6.0

Our Verdict

Walmart White Cloud diapers are a budget-friendly diaper that performed fairly well in our tests for absorption. They are comfortable and relatively durable compared to the competition, but they don't offer much in the way of eco-friendliness nor do they provide much for baby's health. This diaper only claims to be perfume free, and while it states it is hypo-allergenic, that word has no agreed upon or legal definition which means it doesn't really mean anything in this context. Even if you overlook the ecology and health component, this option didn't perform well in our tests and research for leakage indicating leaks could be a regular occurrence. This information makes the White Cloud a diaper we don't recommend.
REASONS TO BUY
Price
Comfy
REASONS TO AVOID
Possible leaks
Not eco-friendly
Below average for health
Update — July 2018
Walmart White Cloud diapers have been discontinued and are no longer available.

Our Analysis and Test Results

White Cloud diapers are made by Walmart. Walmart is a discount retailer with stores across the United States selling everything from groceries to automotive supplies. Walmart makes a variety of products under different store brand names including White Cloud and Parent's Choice diapers and baby products.

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Walmart White Cloud diaper is budget friendly with a better than average performance for absorption.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Performance Comparison


The chart shows a comparison of the diapers we tested in this review by their overall scores. While White Cloud managed to break into the top half of 23 options, it didn't score high enough to win an award.


The sections below detail what we like and dislike about the White Cloud diaper compared to the competition during testing.

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While the White Cloud didn't offer perfect absorption, it is better than the average diaper in this review. less moisture on the paper indicates a drier diaper for baby and less chance for irritation or diaper rash.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Likes


White Cloud diapers earned an above average score for absorption with a 6 of 10. This isn't a great score, but it is noteworthy for an inexpensive diaper with little moisture transfer to the test paper. Locking away liquids can keep baby drier and help reduce skin irritation and diaper rash from sitting in their own urine. Only 6 of the 23 diapers tested earned a higher score than this diaper, which is why it is a like in our book.

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White Cloud is a comfy diaper with really soft fabric on the outside and on the inner liner.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

This diaper earned an 8 of 10 for comfort, proving to be a cozy diaper compared to the competition. White Cloud has a nice soft fabric back and liner and skin-friendly elastic and motion points.

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The tabs on the White Cloud diaper are fairly durable with only a few reports of faulty or torn tabs from online reviewers.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

We also like the price of this diaper. While not the cheapest option in the bunch it is one of the more budget-friendly choices for parents with limited means.

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A significant amount of mock urine is left in the leakage tray while testing the White Cloud diaper, this result coupled with online reviewers complaints of leaks resulted in a below average score for leaking.
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Dislikes


Most of the super inexpensive options we tested have much to dislike and the White Cloud product is no different. This diaper only scored a 4 of 10 for leakage indicating there is a good chance it will leak, especially if your baby has a large amount of urine or goes longer than normal between diaper changes. In our tests, this diaper had significant run-off before the mock urine was absorbed and online reviewers indicated a tendency to leak. Absorbing liquids and prevents leaks are the two main jobs of a diaper so being unable to perform either task well is a disappointment.

We also don't like that this diaper is not even trying to be eco-friendly or healthier for the baby. White Cloud earned a 1 of 10 for ecology and uses chlorine in the manufacturing process which is bad for the environment and produces dioxins which aren't great for baby. Walmart does not supply a disclosure list at all for the materials it uses or how the diapers are made so we assume they don't use renewable resources or offer biodegradability under the right condition. They also don't use plant-based plastics.

For baby's health, this diaper earned a 3 of 10 and does not offer any disclosure on what the diaper does and does not contain. It is perfume free, but it uses some kind of lotion and dye in the diaper and chlorine for processing of the pulp. In addition to the possible use of latex, these additives are known irritants for babies with sensitive skin.

Conclusion


White Cloud is an inexpensive diaper option with better than average absorption performance. It scored poorly for baby's health and concerns for the environment, but even if you overlook that its poor leakage performance makes it a no-go no matter what the price.

Juliet Spurrier, MD & Wendy Schmitz