Huggies

Updated 2026-08-02 · Soft Care Guide Editorial Team

Huggies is a leading disposable diaper brand launched by Kimberly-Clark in 1978, known for its hourglass fit, elastic leg gathers, pocketed back waistband and the Little Snugglers and Little Movers product lines.

Quick Facts

Founded
1978
Parent Company
Kimberly-Clark
Signature Feature
Pocketed back waistband + Double Grip strips
Scent
Fragrance-free on all lines

About Huggies

Huggies is Kimberly-Clark's flagship diaper brand, introduced in 1978 as Pampers' primary competitor. It pioneered hourglass shaping, elastic leg gathers and the pocketed back waistband for leak containment. This page is an independent guide based on public product information and brand documentation; we do not claim to have tested the products ourselves.

One of the two dominant global diaper brands alongside Pampers, with a strong position in the US market and emphasis on structural leak containment.

References

This page is an independent guide based on public product information and brand documentation. We do not claim to have tested these products.