If there are ever any questions from parents about Coterie diapers, it’s NOT about if they’re any good. The questions about Coterie diapers are if they’re worth it.

My verdict: I liked their soft feel and absorbency enough to consider them for nighttime, but they cost more than the supermarket brands I’ve used, and their fit ran smaller for my child than Kirkland in the same size. If you are deciding whether to pay more, compare the cost per diaper in the size you need and consider trying a small quantity before committing to a box or subscription. My experience and the price discussion below should help you make that call.

And if they are worth it, then the question is, how can you save money on them while being able to bestow your child with the privilege of them?

In this review, I’m diving deep into Coterie: what they felt like in use, how their fit compared with other diapers I tried and whether the higher cost felt worthwhile to me. I also cover the buying and discount options I found; check the current terms before counting on any particular offer.

Why is everyone talking about Coterie diapers?

Parents put Coterie diapers on a pedestal. Why? How did they become known as the “Rolls-Royce of diapers?”

Coterie diapers are, admittedly, different. Well, they’re for sure different from a lot of the cheap brands you’d find in my list of the best and worst diapers for your baby. They’re more on par with the most expensive diaper brands like Kudos diapers and Millie Moon.

Everyone’s talking about Coterie diapers because they’re like the gold standard of quality diapering. Even NY Mag introduced Millie Moon diapers as a “Coterie dupe!” And everyone wants to know just why Coterie diapers are so expensive, and if they’re worth it.

What I got

For the purpose of writing this article, I received 1 box of 6 sleeves of Coterie diapers in Size 4 (20-32 lbs). Each sleeve contains 25 diapers.

My shipment had a total of 150 diapers. This is supposed to last one month of diapering, according to the Coterie website.

The “Good to know”: I’ll note that different sizes of Coterie diapers are sent in different amounts of diapers for a full month count. Size 1 (8-12 lbs) will have 198 total diapers per box, based on a calculation of ~7 changes per day. Size 6 (35+ lbs), on the other hand, will have 108 total count per box, based on an estimate of ~4 changes per day. You can see the difference in the number of diapers you’d get based on your child’s size.

My experience with Coterie diapers

I first got my hands on Coterie diapers when my child was in size 1, back in the baby days. A friend’s child had outgrown size 1 diapers, and she had half a package to give to me, which was on brand with how I got a ton of my baby’s stuff for free early on.

My first thoughts were, “Wow, these diapers feel like T-shirts.” They were so thick, and soft, and of course, highly absorbent and plush. I couldn’t beleive the difference in how they felt when I compared them to Huggies and Luvs—the brands you can get at the supermarket, or Walmart.

What I learned fast was that Coterie diapers are super powerful at absorbing liquids, and when you have a baby who consumes only milk, every diaper has liquid. So, Coterie diapers were very helpful.

I also realized that they were probably best prioritized if I used them at nighttime. It’s too bad that I figured this out (when I had only a limited number of them in my “trial”) when I was almost done with the supply. But I vowed to do better next time.

The last thing to note is that Coterie size 1 ran smaller for my child than Kirkland (Costco) size 1. Fit can vary by baby, so I would check the current size guide and try a small quantity before stocking up.

When I wrote these fit notes, my toddler was 21 lbs and Size 4 worked for us. Size ranges and fit can differ by child, so check the current chart rather than using our old measurements as a sizing guarantee.

And I definitely planned to use them for overnights, when infant sleep is between 11 and 13 hours and a diaper with the thickness of a sweatshirt (really!) is what’s needed to feel as dry as possible for that long. That is my experience and plan, not a guarantee for every child.

Benefits of Coterie diapers (my opinion)

A few things make Coterie diapers a strong product, from what I have seen.

The tabs are nice

The closure tabs on Coterie diapers are up a notch from other brands. If I’m comparing to Costco’s Kirkland diaper, Coterie puts Kirkland to shame.

Ribbed texture

I have not seen this texture on many other diapers. You can see the ribbed texture of the diaper surface. It’s like a winter sweater.

Height

They’re also taller than diapers from other brands in the same size. See this comparison with the DYPER Charcoal Enhanced Diaper (which comes out to roughly the same price as a Coterie diaper in any given size). My finding is that this makes Coterie a good choice for babies and toddlers who run “long” or “tall,” or have long torsos proportional to their body size!

The pure height of them (relative to how they run “narrow,” rather than “wide,” like Pura, Kudos and Huggies – my experience, purely!) is why they make a great overnight diaper. In the video below, the height and size design of Coterie diapers is what helps them prevent overnight leaks.

The ruffles

The ruffles on the side (the ones you “tuck out” when changing a baby) are big, and the elastic is snug to the skin without being loose (compare to Costco diapers on this one).

Coterie diapers: the price

OK, so how much do they cost? This is actually a big question ever since Coterie bulked their product and made the diapers very subscription-forward. When I first wrote this section, it wasn’t possible to buy just one small package of Coterie diapers through the retailer I was discussing, like you would with Huggies at your local drugstore or pharmacy. The Whole Foods update below is a separate retail option; availability can vary by retailer.

There’s a bit more math to do. Let’s see the below, based on my Size 4 shipment of 6 packs in 1 box.

  • A six-pack (six “sleeves”) of Coterie diapers in one big month-supply box costs around $90, give or take.
  • Each package inside the box has 25 diapers. It’s a total of 150.
  • This makes each diaper ($90/150) cost $0.60. (I’d say it’s one of the more expensive diapers on the market—it depends).

There are in fact ways to make the price of Coterie diapers come down. There are ways to get discounts, sales and deals on them. I’ll get into that at the end of the review.

Coterie materials, ingredients and certifications

Now we’ll talk about why Coterie is so expensive. Part of the cost comes from what the Coterie diaper is made of. Coterie diapers are:

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dermatologist-tested
  • Cruelty-free
  • Tested by third-parties and dermatologists in independent labs
  • Made without added fragrances, dyes, phthalates, and parabens.
  • Made with sustainable, plant-based materials wherever possible (without sacrificing performance)

If this sounds familiar to other upper-tier diaper brands, that’s because it is pretty similar. A lot of these claims sound like they’re on repeat to me, especially after all the time I have spent reading about DIAPERS.

These are manufacturer claims and product information; the certifications below apply to specific standards and do not mean that the whole diaper is certified organic. Here are a few things that stand out to me about Coterie specifically, in addition to their transparency about their processes, with the info available on the website:

  • Clinical HRIPT testing: this means clinical testing for allergenicity and sensitization
  • Chemical compound testing: products are tested for harmful substances and Coterie continually updates their models according to changing regulations
  • You can even visit transparent Coterie safety reports online.

Coterie materials and sustainability

Coterie has a section of their website devoted to Impact, and yes, I checked it out. I like to read about what the brands I review are doing in order to make a positive difference, as well as not harm our environment.

A note from me: Coterie is NOT a certified B-Corp. (This is a certification given to brands like DYPER baby products and Finisterre, an apparel company I reviewed, for being exceptional with environmental impact and transparency).

According to the Impact page of the website, Coterie is going above and beyond to develop safety and sustainability standards, with a “goal of a fully-sustainable diapering solution.” And to this end, Coterie sports certifications from the FSC, EWG and TUV-Austria. Their shipping packaging is fully recyclable.

Interestingly enough, Coterie has answered questions like why their diapers are NOT made of bamboo viscose and why their diapers are not certifiably “all-natural.” The answers are interesting.

Coterie diapers vs. other brands

I wrote in my roundup of the best, worst and cheapest diaper brands, I listed Coterie as a creme du la creme diaper that puts other diapers to shame, basically.

I’ve tried a lot of diaper brands. The ones that work best for truly containing leaks, blowouts and messes are Coterie, DYPER and Kudos. These well-made products do what they’re supposed to, without flaws in design or materials. You can see more about DYPER at my DYPER diapers review.

If you put a Coterie diaper (top of the barrel) up next to a diaper from Luvs (bottom of the barrel, in my opinion), the difference is laughable. It’s like taking a purse from H&M and comparing it to Chanel. The difference is so clear in the quality and the ingredients!

When people want to know, “Do babies cost a lot of money?” the answer depends on how much you spend on your child. If you spend your diaper funds on Coterie, you’ll be getting a quality product you feel good about, rather than a crappy diaper that rips, tears, has absorbent “goo” coming out (Amazon diapers) or feels like paper (Luvs).

Coterie wipes

I have been using the Coterie Soft Wipe and it is a super wipe, compared to other baby wipes. It’s bigger, it’s wetter and it is very, very soft.

This video should explain everything about The Soft Wipe, filmed from my son’s nursery.

Coterie’s new skincare collection

Coterie launched a skincare line, and it is top quality! It’s a nice 3-piece set, with a baby body wash, face/body lotion and a multi-use diaper and skin balm. They’re also each available a la carte.

To see which of the products I recommend the most, read my Coterie skincare collection review.

Where to buy Coterie diapers

Unlike Pampers, Huggies and other run-of-the-mill big-box brands you’d find “literally everywhere,” Coterie is more discreet. You can’t typically get Coterie at your local drugstore, pharmacy or supermarket. And you can’t even get Coterie everywhere online.

Update to this article: You CAN get Coterie diapers at Whole Foods supermarkets, even sold by a single sleeve/package of the minimum amount (i.e. 31 diapers in size 2, 28 diapers in size 3, 25 diapers in size 4, 22 diapers in size 5, etc.). The price is fair, too! It’s just a dab more than if you were to price out the price per sleeve in your monthly box.

A few places I’ve found after sleuthing, for getting Coterie products, are:

How to buy Coterie diapers without a subscription

Without a subscription, you can try getting Coterie on Amazon. In the Amazon listing I checked, you’re no longer able to only buy one sleeve or one package of diapers, like you normally would with Huggies or Pampers. That listing required buying a month’s worth of diapers plus wipes.

As you see below, I’m able to add this to my cart on Amazon in this exact quantity, and the product bundle is called: “Coterie Baby Diapers + Wipes Baby Kit, Size 1 (99 Count) Size Newborn (93 Count) 8 Wipe Packs (448 Count).”

In the Amazon listing I checked, this was the smallest denomination of Coterie products available there, so if you want to buy Coterie through that listing, be prepared to get a month’s worth of both diapers and wipes together (it is the cost-saving model, though). You don’t need to subscribe.

When I checked Pottery Barn Kids, it offered a diapers-only box without wipes. Check the current product listing and subscription terms before relying on that option.

How to get Coterie on sale or at a discount (for cheap!)

There isn’t really a secret way to make a premium diaper inexpensive. These are the options I found worth checking; the retailer’s current terms determine whether any discount applies when you order.

  • Compare a subscription with one-time buying: Look at the per-diaper total for the size you need, including shipping, on the Coterie website. A subscription only saves money if its current terms fit your use.
  • Check bundles and shipping: A diaper-and-wipe bundle may change the total, but only if you need both products. Compare the full checkout cost.
  • Check current codes: I have shared the code “HALFHALFHOME” with readers, but its eligibility and discount may change. Confirm the terms at checkout before factoring it into your decision.
  • Overnight use only: If the fit and absorbency work for your child, one option is to use Coterie as an overnight diaper when your child is older and sleeping full nights, while using lighter/cheaper diapers for daytime. That can make a premium diaper last longer, but it is not a guarantee for every child.
  • Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist: this is not a drill! Because of the cost of Coterie diapers, parents will sometimes sell unused Coterie diapers online (for pickup locally) if their child suddenly outgrew them and they have unopened boxes or packages.
  • Registry: My very last idea is to put them as a “must-have” item when you’re developing your baby registry essentials and have someone gift you a month of them 😊.

These are all the options! It’s up to you which one you’ll pick (pick a few!).

Are they worth it!?

I think Coterie diapers are worth it if you can get them at a discount, like with all the methods I list above. In that way, you can lower your blood pressure a little bit about blowouts overnight for your infant or toddler, and use a product whose materials and testing information I found reassuring.

I think that if you can get Coterie diapers at a discount and bring that cost-per-diaper down, you could even be paying as much per single diaper as for diapers from other brands if you were to buy them in small packages when pricing is not as optimal.

This review is not sponsored, but I would like to thank Coterie for sending me a box of the brand’s diapers in order to be refreshed about the product for this review. All thoughts are my own and are supported by facts on the Coterie website.