Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T / 5T-6T Youth Protective Underwear Review

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Summary

Our youth product reviews have generated a surprising amount of interest since we started them and now, thanks to the suggestion and generous donation from a reader, we can add Easy Ups to our list of reviewed products. This review features two different sizes of Easy Ups, the 5T-6T and 6T-7T. Initially the 5T-6T was donated for review to compare with the previously reviewed Pull-Ups 5T-6T, but these tests always take a very long time to complete and in the meantime Pampers released the Easy Ups 6T-7T, which proved to be significantly larger and thus easier for me to test. Unlike the Pull-Ups line of products, Easy Ups doesn’t have explicitly gendered products, but they do feature several different backsheet styles, of which the “Bluely” style tested in this review is the only one I could see listing the 6T-7T sizing. In fact, the size is so new that I couldn’t even find it on the Pampers website, though it appears on Amazon and Walmart. What’s interesting is that this new size would appear to have the same suggested minimum weight as the large Ninjamas size at 64 lbs+ (29 kg+), so maybe it’s just a reprint? It also puts the Easy Ups line of products ahead of the Pull-Ups line for granular sizing, with 5 distinct sizes compared with 4 for Pull-Ups. While their Ninjamas line of product currently has only 2 distinct sizes vs 5 distinct sizes for the comparable Goodnites lineup.

In reviewing the Easy Ups 5T-6T and 6T-7T, I found the sizing to be noticeably less generous than the comparable Pull-Ups products primarily due to weakness in the tear of seam on the sides. This makes getting the right fit all the more important with these vs the Pull-Ups, because if you’re a little off then the product may become unusable as the sides rip during wear. Unlike my adult diaper reviews, I wasn’t able to get as thorough a sense of performance when testing Easy Ups, so bear with me on that. I did find that I could just barely “fit” the 6T-7T around my waist and I was able to get some sense for how comfortable and absorbent it was in terms of performance. The 5T-6T was a non-starter and required modification to fit well enough for testing. Overall, I found the Easy Ups to be very soft and comfortable and was particularly impressed with their resistance to pressout moisture compared with the Goodnites/Pull-Ups line of products. They feature the same three channel moisture wicking design seen in other Pampers products and I feel this technology gives them a slight edge in that regard. These are moderately absorbent and have a hard absorbency limit of about ~450 ml (15.2 oz), though they are very effective at wicking moisture and making the most of the limited padding. The padding also doesn’t extend particularly far up the rear and they likely won’t work as well for bedwetting in comparison to daily wear. They should comfortably fit up to a maximum 27.5” (70 cm) waist/hips, more than that would likely be uncomfortable. I’d like to give a special thanks for the suggestion and donation that supported this review! Once again, all donations and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Key Features:

• Cloth-like backsheet
• Dual waistbands
• Colorful BBC Bluey character prints
• Standing inner leak guards
• Tear off sides
• Triple moisture channels
• Pampers fragrance

Pros:

• Comfortable and breathable
• Resistant to pressout
• Highly flexible/durable

Cons:

• Low absorbency
• Limited rear padding
• Side seam prone to tearing
• Very small sizing (this product is designed for youths)

 

Product Details

For the purpose of this post I will be reviewing and referring to the size 5T-6T and 6T-7T Pampers Easy Ups Protective Underwear. However, other available sizes are listed below:

Packaging

Brand: Pampers
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble
Origin: USA
Units Per Bag (5T-6T): 15
Units Per Bag (6T-7T): 13
Cost Per Unit: $
Dimensions (L x W x H) (5T-6T): 17 cm (6.7") x 10 cm (3.9") x 27 cm (10.6")
Dimensions (L x W x H) (6T-7T): 18 cm (7.1") x 10 cm (3.9") x 27 cm (10.6")
Weight (5T-6T): 0.53 kg (1.2 lbs)
Weight (6T-7T): 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Available Sizes: 2T-3T,3T-4T,4T-5T,5T-6T,6T-7T
Advertised Absorbency: up to 100% leak proof
 

1.1 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Packaging

1.2 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Packaging

Diaper

Backsheet: Cloth-like (non-woven)
Wetness Indicator: No
Standing Inner Leak Guards: Yes
Leg Gathers: Yes
Product Style: Protective Underwear
Refastenable Tabs: Yes
Number of Tapes: 1
Repositionable Tabs: Yes
Outer Color (5T-6T): White (Bluey cartoon patterns)
Outer Color (6T-7T): White (Bluey cartoon patterns)
Inner Color (5T-6T): White (multi-color stars on sides)
Inner Color (6T-7T): White (blue-green leak guards + multi-color stars on sides)
Front Waistband: Yes
Rear Waistband: Yes
Folded Thickness (5T-6T): 1.20 cm (0.47")
Folded Thickness (6T-7T): 1.40 cm (0.55")
Folded Length (5T-6T): 23 cm (9.1")
Folded Length (6T-7T): 24 cm (9.5")
Dry Weight (5T-6T): 35 g (1.23 oz)
Dry Weight (6T-7T): 40 g (1.41 oz)
Fragrance: Yes (Pampers perfume)
Diaper Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW) (5T-6T): 51 cm (21") x 19 cm (7.5") x 12 cm (4.7") x 17 cm (6.7")
Diaper Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW) (6T-7T): 55 cm (21.7") x 21 cm (8.3") x 13 cm (5.1") x 23 cm (9.1")
Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Rectangular, Rectangular
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW) (5T-6T): 40 cm (15.8") x 9 cm (3.5") x 8 cm (3.2") x 9 cm (3.5")
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW) (6T-7T): 45 cm (17.7") x 9 cm (3.5") x 8 cm (3.2") x 9 cm (3.5")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH) (5T-6T): 0.5 cm (0.2") x 6 cm (2.4") x 0.5 cm (0.2") x 6 cm (2.4")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH) (6T-7T): 0.5 cm (0.2") x 6 cm (2.4") x 0.5 cm (0.2") x 6 cm (2.4")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Flat, Flat
Total Padding Area (5T-6T): 332 cm² (51.5 in²)
Total Padding Area (6T-7T): 372 cm² (57.7 in²)

1.3 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Protective Underwear

 

1.4 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Protective Underwear

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out) (5T-6T): 460 ml (16.2 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (after press out) (6T-7T): 495 ml (17.5 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out) (5T-6T): 465 ml (16.4 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out) (6T-7T): 500 ml (17.6 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last) (5T-6T): (43 s, 25 s)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last) (6T-7T): (50 s, 30 s)
Wet Folded Thickness (5T-6T): 4.5 cm (1.8")
Wet Folded Thickness (6T-7T): 5 cm (2")
Used to Total Padding Ratio (5T-6T): 100%
Used to Total Padding Ratio (6T-7T): 96%
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio (5T-6T): 1.39 ml / cm² (0.32 oz / in²)
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio (6T-7T): 1.33 ml / cm² (0.30 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume (5T-6T): 5 ml (0.18 oz)
Press Out Volume (6T-7T): 5 ml (0.18 oz)

Surface Dampness Rating: 7

I found the Easy Ups to be slightly more resistant to surface dampness than the comparable Pull-Ups product. The difference was pretty minor in the lab test, with both showing good resistance after the first wetting and significant dampness when at capacity after the second. This result was quite strong given their relatively limited capacity. The biggest difference I found was in terms of pressout moisture, where the Easy Ups were a little more resistant to pressout moisture upon sitting. Also, in real world testing, even when at capacity the general breathability meant these continued to feel comfortable.

 

2.1 Wet vs Dry Diaper After Capacity Test (Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T)

2.2 Wet vs Dry Diaper After Capacity Test (Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T)

2.3 Used vs Unused Padding After Capacity Test (Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T)

2.4 Used vs Unused Padding After Capacity Test (Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T)

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Posture Tests

Standing-Sitting

Total Absorbed Volume (5T-6T): 390 ml (13.8 oz)
Total Absorbed Volume (6T-7T): 485 ml (17.1 oz)
Total Wettings (5T-6T): (1 standing)
Total Wettings (6T-7T): (1 standing, 1 sitting)
Leaked After Sitting (5T-6T): Yes
Leaked After Sitting (6T-7T): No
Used to Total Padding Ratio (5T-6T): 100%
Used to Total Padding Ratio (6T-7T): 98%
Padding to Absorbency Score (5T-6T): 1.17 ml / cm² (0.27 oz / in²)
Padding to Absorbency Score (6T-7T): 1.30 ml / cm² (0.30 oz / in²)

Standing-Sitting Rating: 3

I found the Easy Ups to be surprisingly absorbent in the standing and sitting test given their sizing. As I’ve done in previous reviews, I tested it with a wetting while standing and then seated and monitored for pressout and leakage from the pressure of sitting. In this regard I found these came out a little better than the comparable Pull-Ups and even Goodnites in terms of resistance to pressout. However, the sizing made them more difficult to test than the Pull-Ups. I started with the 6T-7T because it was the only one of the two sizes I could actually “fit” around my waist without modification; albeit I’m still far too large for this protective underwear. The first wetting was quite easily absorbed with padding swelling down the tube-like padding structure. Initially there was a bit of pooling at the front, but it didn’t last long and was distributed a bit toward the rear, though there was still some dry rear padding. Upon sitting shortly afterward I didn’t notice any indication of pressout moisture and the padding felt relatively dry. Even after a more extended period of sitting, where I would typically notice leaks, there wasn’t any sign of a leak from the Easy Ups 6T-7T. Most of the padding had swollen at this point, so it was clearly near capacity but I tried it with a second wetting while seated. It very quickly resulted in pooling that pushed up the front and into the sides before resulting in a large leak. For completeness I next tried the same test with the Easy Ups 5T-6T. The sizing of these were far too small for me to feasibly try standalone, so I used a modification to make them fit. The first wetting while standing was fully absorbed without any hint of a leak. Initially there was some pooling as moisture channeled from front to rear, but eventually that was all caught in the tube-like padding pockets. Upon sitting shortly afterward there also wasn’t any indication of any leaks or even any pressout and the padding continued to hold its moisture. The upper rear did feel a bit damper than the rest of the padding likely due to the unusual thin padding layer in that section. However, after a more extended period of sitting there was a modest leak through the right rear leak guard and I ended the test at that. At the end of the test the padding was fully consumed and there clearly wasn’t any additional capacity. This puts it about on par with the Pull-Ups 5T-6T, although the Easy Ups lasted a bit longer before leaking upon sitting. This level of absorption should make these an effective daytime solution for their target sizing.

Lying Down

Total Absorbed Volume (5T-6T): 465 ml (16.4 oz)
Total Absorbed Volume (6T-7T): 485 ml (17.1 oz)
Total Wettings (5T-6T): 1
Total Wettings (6T-7T): 1
Used to Total Padding Ratio (5T-6T): 100%
Used to Total Padding Ratio (6T-7T): 99%
Padding to Absorbency Score (5T-6T): 1.35 ml / cm² (0.31 oz / in²)
Padding to Absorbency Score (6T-7T): 1.11 ml / cm² (0.25 oz / in²)

Lying Down Rating: 1

The Easy Ups product is marketed for toilet training rather than bedwetting and seems geared for daytime usage. So, aside from being far too small for me, I wasn’t expecting much for performance when tested while lying down. For review completeness, I tried it anyway, again starting with the 6T-7T. As expected, it leaked from the first wetting. Initially there was a lot of pooling and very shortly after there was leaking through the middle leg gathers. Interestingly, the total absorption was similar to the standing-sitting test and even the wetness pattern wasn’t so different, so test variability played some role; but it clearly started leaking earlier on the test lying down. As a cross reference, I also did the same test with the Easy Ups 5T-6T, albeit modified to fit my waist. It also didn’t perform as well when tested while lying down compared with sitting and standing. Again, this makes sense as it’s not really marketed for overnight wear. Moreover, I was way too oversized to test the 5T-6T, so realistically it wasn’t too bad for its target market. It leaked on the first wetting, but not immediately. Initially there was a lot of pooling in the center, which eventually pushed up the front and through the wings as well as into the rear and out the back, resulting in 3 distinctive points of leakage. Similar to the standing-sitting case, every bit of padding had been consumed by the end of the test, so it was clearly at capacity. I’d say the Easy Ups are better suited for daily wear and less so for bedwetting. However, for those of an appropriate size, they will probably still manage at least a single wetting without leaking if used overnight.

2.5 Pattern of Used vs Unused Padding Test Stand/Sit (right) Lying Down (left) (Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T)

2.6 Pattern of Used vs Unused Padding Test Stand/Sit (right) Lying Down (left) (Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T)

Daily Wear and Bedwetting

I typically review adult incontinence products, so these youth product reviews always prove quite challenging/interesting and the Easy Ups was no exception. This was the first product that required substantial modification for me to test. This is because I tested two sizes and the 5T-6T was far too small to test even when carefully trying to pull it up. To get around this and still have some sense of how that size may perform I took the advice of the reader who donated it and used a hot-melt glue gun to fasten the ripped sides to the very durable, stretchy material from the side of a Goodnites. In case anyone is wondering if this could be a practical “hack” to make a relatively cheap product fit, I would say it definitely was not worth the time and effort required even if it was 5x as absorbent. Testing the Easy Ups 6T-7T size was a bit easier. With extreme care, I could actually fit the 6T-7T around my waist, though it took at least a minute to pull it up without ripping the tear off seam on the way up. Even in that case, the bottom of the side seam was very prone to tearing and once it started it would quickly propagate upward until it hit the waistband material. The waistband material seemed a bit more durable, so even if I tore the side during testing I could generally rely on that to hold out much longer. Now, getting to the actual point of this section, I found the Easy Ups to be remarkably consistent in its absorbency. The Easy Ups 6T-7T was clearly more absorbent and managed 485~495 ml (17.1~17.5 oz) in all tests that pushed it to capacity. This suggests a hard limit at that absorbency after which it will leak without absorption. Between that relatively low absorbency and tendency for the side to tear it wasn’t practical for me to test with my frequent bedwetting episodes, so it’s hard to gauge performance in that regard. I did end up testing it out in daily wear and have to say I was surprisingly impressed. Whatever technology Pampers is using in their products it's a good deal better than most adult products when it comes to moisture channeling and capacity per area of padding. These feature the same 3 channel system seen in the Pampers 8 diapers. I found this padding to be highly resistant to pressout moisture and that made them feel noticeably less damp than the Pull-Ups 5T-6T during testing; though I’m not sure if that’s a feature or a bug when it comes to their target market of toilet training, because it also could make it harder to identify dampness and learn. That said, it wasn’t totally fool proof and on more than one occasion I noticed either perspiration or micro-leaks in sections of the rear padding. The rear padding is also a bit strange itself as it stops far below the waistband and there is a very thin layer of weakly absorbent material that goes the rest of the way up. The Easy Ups products have a distinctive Pampers fragrance and generally felt very good at suppressing odors. I found my skin was a little more susceptible to irritation with these compared with the Pull-Ups 5T-6T, but that could have also been related to the very tight sizing. Interestingly, the 5T-6T and 6T-7T underwear were not exactly the same with different scaling, as the 6T-7T featured blue-green leak barriers, while the same barriers were white in the 5T-6T. It’s possible the product is undergoing some iterations and the 5T-6T I tested was just older. Structurally the barriers were quite similar, but the blue-green one seemed a little denser. My obvious sizing issues aside, I found the Easy Ups to be highly soft, breathable and comfortable. In terms of dimensions, the sizing was only slightly smaller than the old Goodnites L/XL, but again with far less durable sides. Overall, these provide good value for their unit price and I’d recommend this for daily wear for anyone who can fit it (max hips/waist < 27.5”/70 cm for the 6T-7T). For anyone above that size I wouldn’t recommend them, though if they ever scaled this product design up to the size of the Goodnites XL/XXL range it would certainly be a strong competitor.

Suitability for Bowel Incontinence: 5

I rate these a bit below the Pull-Ups 5T-6T when it comes to how well they would be expected to manage bowel leakage. The absorbent padding in these stops well short of the rear with only a thin layer of weakly absorbent material behind that. Also, being protective underwear products there’s no easy way to wrap and dispose of them after a bowel accident like you would with a tabbed diaper. That said, they do have some features that could help them with managing bowel episodes; these include standing inner leak guards, snug waistbands and tear away sides to make it potentially less easy to remove when they occur (though I have some doubts there).

 

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The Easy Ups 6T-7T are designed for a weight range of 64 lbs+ (29 kg+), while the 5T-6T size targets 41 lbs+ (18.6 kg+). Presumably this sizing would have the Easy Ups 5T-6T being smaller than the comparable Pull-Ups 5T-6T, which has a recommended weight range of 46-60 lbs (21-27 kg). This lines up with the measurements, as the length of the Easy Ups 5T-6T is about 2 cm (0.8”) shorter than the equivalent Pull-Ups sizing. Conversely, the Easy Ups 6T-7T is about 2 cm (0.8”) longer than the Pull-Ups 5T-6T and that brand doesn’t have a comparable 6T-7T size. Easy Ups appear to come in several designs but are not explicitly gendered as far as I can tell. I only tested a single design “Bluey” pattern, which supposedly is implicitly marketed toward boys. Unlike Pull-Ups, there isn’t gender targeted padding, so the fit across different Easy Ups designs will be identical. In terms of fit, these are far less forgiving than the Pull-Ups as far as waist goes. The sides have a very hard maximum stretch point at which they completely fail. At maximum stretch I was able to get the Easy Ups 6T-7T around my hips and measured a circumference of 36.5” (93 cm) and realistically I don’t think there’s any way they could possibly fit larger than that (even then, they easily tore in certain postures). When stretched to what felt like a reasonable maximum, I’d put the maximum comfortable waist/hips fit at ~27.5” (70 cm) and minimum, virtually unstretched, fit at ~20” (50 cm). For the Easy Ups 5T-6T I’d put the maximum comfortable waist/hips fit at ~20” (50 cm) and minimum at ~16” (40 cm). Another aspect to consider in terms of fit here would be height. If I take the Goodnites XXL with a length of 68 cm (26.7”), which fits me well and my height at 180 cm, and compare it against the Easy Ups dimensions, then I would expect the 6T-7T to be about 81% the size, so a good fit at about ~146 cm (57.5”) tall and the 5T-6T to be 75% of the size, so a good fit at about ~135 cm (53”). I didn’t cover the other sizes in this review, but there are 5 different Easy Ups sizes, which puts it comparatively ahead of 4 options for Pull-Ups sizing.

3.1 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Fastener

3.2 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Fastener

Ease-of-Use Rating: 7

I rank the Easy Ups a little lower than the Pull-Ups when it comes to how easier they are to use. These have one advantage in that they come in more sizes, so potentially it’s easier to find a perfect fit. In the youth category of “toilet training underwear” the 6T-7T size offered currently appears to be the largest in the market and they are notably longer in length than the Pull-Ups 5T-6T. The downside is that the sides are far less forgiving and if you go too small with the sizing they will easily rip and become useless. In comparison the Pull-Ups sides are far more durable and will stretch well even when oversized. The other difference is that the sides on these can only be torn apart once and can’t be reattached when torn apart, whereas the Pull-Ups have hook & loop sides that can be reattached if they become detached. The tear away side design puts these at greater risk of coming apart prematurely. Moreover, while the Pull-Ups protective underwear feature a wetness indicator to tell if the product is wet and needs to be changed, there’s no equivalent feature in the Easy Ups. Otherwise, these have the standard features of protective underwear. They can easily be pulled up when they need to be used and pulled down when able to use the toilet. When changing they can either be pulled down or simply torn off from the sides, so the easy tear sides do provide some advantage for changes, though no better than what you get with Pull-Ups.

3.3 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Fit

3.5 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Fit (with extensions)

Comfort

Comfort Rating (dry): 9

I could only truly assess the comfort of these with the Easy Ups 6T-7T, because it was the only one I could actually fit around my waist without modification; the 5T-6T didn’t fit at all. Moreover, even then it was clearly too small and tight for me to wear/highly prone to tearing. However, I didn’t factor that into my comfort rating because I was clearly the wrong size for this youth-focused product. In any case, the materials used for the Easy Ups are very soft and comfortable and this protective underwear is highly breathable. The only exception to the softness is the seam of the tear away sides, which felt quite abrasive in comparison to the rest of the material. I also felt like the rise was disproportionately higher in the front than in the rear, which gave it a bit of an awkward feel, though that could also be related to my being oversized for testing. The padding is relatively thin and focused up the front too, but it was quite resistant to clumping or tearing. Otherwise, I couldn’t tell much difference between these and regular underwear in terms of feel and they’d be perfect for warm weather wear. 

Comfort Rating (wet): 9

I again used the Easy Ups 6T-7T to assess wet comfort, being the only of the two I could assess without modification. I was surprised by how comfortable the Easy Ups were when wet. Aside from the swelling of the padding tubes, it generally didn’t feel much different from its dry state. The exception was the very top stretch of the rear padding, which can feel quite damp and even sticky when wet, but generally the padding would need to be completely saturated to reach that. I noticed the dampness very slightly more than the similar Pampers 8 diapers tested in a previous review, so I’m ranking it slightly under that, but it fared better than the similar Pull-Ups product in this regard. Ignoring the fact that these did run quite tight on me, I also didn’t notice any considerable sagging when the Easy Ups were wet. Nor did I notice any obvious padding clumping or tearing in the wet state. The channel design also helps these more easily distribute moisture, which reduces the amount of time pooling will last after a wetting.

3.6 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Topsheet and Backsheet

3.7 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Topsheet and Backsheet

Durability

Dry Padding Deterioration Proportion (5T-6T): 6.3% (topsheet), 4.7% (backsheet)
Dry Padding Deterioration Proportion (6T-7T): 5.2% (topsheet), 4.8% (backsheet)
Shake Deterioration Test (5T-6T): 9 shakes to deterioration
Shake Deterioration Test (6T-7T): 8 shakes to deterioration

Durability Rating (dry): 7

The Easy Ups are generally a very durable product with one notable flaw. I was only able to actually get the 6T-7T around my waist without modification, so I again focused on that product for durability assessment and even then there were times it prematurely tore and I needed to glue it back to be testable. The obvious weakness in this product when it comes to durability is the seam for the tear away sides. The sides have a rather unforgiving stretch, after which the seam will come undone. Though I did notice the top part of the seam aligned with the waistband is noticeably more durable and will hang in there even if the lower portion fails. I didn’t dare try exercising in these like I do in many of my other discreet product tests, given the risk of seam failure. Aside from that, the padding itself is highly durable and I didn’t notice any significant deterioration after extended wear. It proved to be highly resistant to clumping and tearing even after extended dry wear. You won’t find these to be as durable as the comparable Pull-Ups 5T-6T, but for those appropriately sized they should be sufficient.

Durability Rating (wet): 7

I also put the wet durability of the Easy Ups slightly below the comparable Pull-Ups durability. I’m again assuming that sizing is roughly in line. Like the dry state, the padding is highly resistant to clumping or tearing and I never had any issues with padding deterioration wet or dry. On the other hand, I still won’t overlook the weak sides, which are designed to be torn for opening but make this product far more susceptible to damage when compared with the nearly indestructible Pull-Ups sides. When the protective underwear is wet, this could be even more of a susceptibility, even for someone of proper sizing. Aside from that, I also felt these were a little more prone to perspiration through the backsheet when wet. Overall, the Easy Ups are still a respectably durable product when wet, particularly the padding, but they have some pretty obvious weaknesses.

3.8 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Dry Test Deterioration

3.9 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Dry Test Deterioration

Discretion Tests

Profile

Front Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 0 cm (0"), 0 cm (0")
Back Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 0 cm (0"), 0 cm (0")
Side Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 0 cm (0"), 0 cm (0")

Profile Discretion Rating: 10

The Easy Ups have a highly discreet profile as you might expect for a protective underwear style product. The padding, in its dry state, is quite thin and flexible. Notably, most of the sizes for these do target an age market where discretion is less of an issue, though the sizing for the 6T-7T is of a size that wearers might consider discretion important. Moreover, the waistline on these runs relatively low and will be easily concealed; however, if it were seen the cartoon character print isn’t exactly discreet.

4.1 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Jeans Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

4.3 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Jeans Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

4.3 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

4.4 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

Noise

Noise Rating: 10

The Easy Ups performed remarkably well when it came to noise discretion. There wasn’t so much as a hint of sound when testing, including sitting, standing and walking. If you were actually of a size that could fit them, there’s no way anyone would notice the sound from these when worn out and minimal effort would be needed to conceal them. It’s easily among the quietest products I’ve tested.

 

4.5 Pampers Easy Ups 6T-7T Noise Profile

 

4.6 Pampers Easy Ups 5T-6T Noise Profile

Odor Reduction

Odor Reduction Rating: 8

If you don’t mind the Pampers perfume fragrance that these are infused with then you’ll likely find these to be quite strong when it comes to neutralizing odors. I can’t say I noticed odors much during testing these and I feel like they have strong odor neutralization built into the padding. They also have snug waistbands and good leak barriers as well as a reasonably strong ability to contain surface dampness. The main weakness is in the relatively thin rear padding and tendency for dampness in that area. Still, compared with the Pull-Ups 5T-6T I’d say odors will be less noticeable with these.

 

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