Every parent has had that moment: you desperately want to sleep and are willing to try anything, no matter how ridiculous it seems. No matter what the product is, no matter the price, no matter the hype, you’ll buy it. You’re at your wit’s end, and if it promises to keep your baby sleeping through the night, you won’t hesitate to buy it. No questions asked.
So when my social media feeds were flooded with ads for Zera diapers, I finally caved. These diapers are like an endless digital whisper, with the words “sleep” and “comfort” repeated in every post. On one particularly exhausting night (probably around 3am), I broke down and placed my order. I honestly don’t even remember how I placed the order, but three days later, a package of Zera diapers showed up on my doorstep.
Zera claims to be “designed for sleep.” They promise that the diapers will reduce rashes, prevent diaper spillage, and prevent leaks. Oh, and they’re supposed to help babies sleep better by keeping them dry. According to Zera, their diapers absorb 70% more liquid than comparable brands and dry three times faster. Additionally, they tout that the diapers have a cotton touch that is as soft as cashmere. Sounds like a dream, right?
Well, to cut to the chase. Do these diapers deliver on their promises? Spoiler alert: no. No, they do not. I loathe these diapers with a passion. And I say that with absolute heartfelt disgust.
The ads were filled with glowing words claiming that these diapers would change my life. But the truth is, I leaked twice in two days (my first time in three months) and my baby woke up just as many times as before. Sure, they’re soft, but when you’re deep in the throes of sleep deprivation, softness isn’t high on your list of priorities.
Now, let’s talk about the blue indicator strip – every parent knows the importance of this thin line. It tells you when your baby has wet a diaper and needs to be changed.The problem with Zera diapers is that the wetness indicator line is so faint that it’s almost invisible. Late at night, when you’re exhausted and your eyelids are begging you for mercy, you can’t see the line at all. It’s so irritating, let me tell you.
Bottom line: these diapers cost $80 for a month’s supply, almost double the price of the Huggies I buy in bulk at Costco. At that price, you’d expect them to work as well as advertised. But they don’t – these diapers leak, make it impossible to know when they’re wet, and aren’t nearly as absorbent as regular diapers. By the next day, I regretted spending so much money on them. Now they lie in the back of the closet, reminding me of my sleep-deprived judgment at the time, and I can’t help but feel remorse.
This post is not sponsored and is not associated with any affiliate links. I bought these diapers with my own money and the disappointment is entirely on me. So, if you’re planning on buying Zera diapers to try, remember that sometimes viral marketing doesn’t deliver on its promises.