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The baby diaper market is dynamic and rife with competition; new products and features appear regularly. Keeping up to date on current and emerging trends isn’t easy, but it can give you the competitive edge you need. Fortunately, podcast guest Sharon Vinderine has valuable insights for the North American market. As CEO and Founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved, she sees some of the newest offerings, even before they hit the shelves. In this episode of ‘Attached to Hygiene’, Sharon and host Jack Hughes discuss the latest trends and her expectations for what comes next for absorbent baby products.Six top diaper needs According to Sharon, the features parents look for in today’s diapers are fairly straightforward:Leak protection that meets expectationsImproved sustainabilityHow the diaper is attached or closedComfort for the babyNo odour, which for many also means no perfumesProduct price relative to featuresSustainability and other baby diaper market trendsThe popularity of the cloth diaper is not as strong as it was a few years ago. Consumers want more convenient options that offer improved sustainability at different levels. What’s more, the current generation of parents are willing to pay a bit more for sustainability and natural materials—a change from recent years. Sharon attributes this to lessons learned during the pandemic. COVID, she believes, taught people the value of being more cautious regarding their health and that of their children. Other leading trends in baby diapers include:Wetness indicators, especially those with reaction times as short as five seconds Brands that offer a subscription model for sales and convenient deliveryAdorable prints, including customisable optionsProducts that use no dyes at allRecommendations to product manufacturersSharon sees many good products on the market, which parents appreciate and approve. Even so, expectations continue to evolve. Here are her top three tips for brands and entrepreneurs:Learn what parents think of your product (Naturally, she suggests working with Parent Tested Parent Approved.)Invest now in changes; the time and money spent today will have long-term benefits, and the payoff may be sooner than you thinkAdd product options that meet more stringent preferences. This will benefit both the consumer and your reputationOutline of the Episode[01:37] What parents are looking for in baby products[04:06] Shifting views on sustainability[07:50] Current trends in baby diapers[10:20] Predictions for future trends[14:53] Sharon’s advice to manufacturers and brandsResourcesYou can find Sharon Vinderine on LinkedIn or leave her a message through our email at hygiene@bostik.com. Learn more about Parent Tested Parent Approved by visiting their website. Get Connected with Attached to HygieneTake our Listener Survey.Sign up for our email newsletter! Click to sign up and every two weeks receive:Overview and highlights of our most recent episodeAdditional information about industry topics like sustainability, absorbent core, period care, and othersBostik exclusive content including whitepapers, glossaries, 1-pagers, and other helpful learning materials Connect with Jack Hughes on LinkedIn. You can also find us at Bostik | Absorbent Hygiene on LinkedIn or by visiting the Attached to Hygiene Podcast on our official website. You can email us with questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at hygiene@bostik.com. Host: Jack HughesMusic by Jonathan BoyleProduced and edited by: Jack Hughes with help from Paul Andrews, Michele Tonkovitz, Emory Churness, and Nikki Ackerman from Green Onion Creative.Post production for Attached to Hygiene is done by PodcastBoutique.com.Legal Disclaimer
