Whether you're taking your baby on their first long-haul flight or heading out on your hundredth road trip to your in-laws place, traveling with little ones comes with one universal challenge: things will inevitably go off plan.

An endlessly delayed flight. A skipped nap. A tantrum in the middle of Terminal B.

While you can't control every part of traveling with a baby, you can choose the right diaper. Picking one that can handle long stretches between changes, keep your baby's skin dry, and help prevent leaks can make all the difference when you're hours from the nearest changing table.

What makes a good travel diaper?

A worthy travel diaper should do more than simply absorb messes. Here are a few features you’ll want to look for:

• High absorbency A diaper with high liquid capacity can buy you valuable time when changing immediately isn't an option—so you don’t have to sweat when the cabin crew refuses to turn off the seatbelt sign for an entire 4-hour flight.
• Low rewet Absorbency is only part of the equation. A diaper should also pull moisture away from your baby's skin and lock it into the absorbent core. This is called “low rewet”—the amount of moisture that comes back to the surface after it's been absorbed. Lower rewet helps keep babies feeling dry and comfortable, which is especially helpful during long stretches of travel.
• Leak protection that goes the distance A well-fitting diaper with excellent leak protection helps keep accidents contained, because few things derail a trip faster than having to change an entire outfit in an airplane bathroom.
• Comfortable materials When you’re facing a long day of travel, the last thing you want to wear is a stiff pair of jeans or a scratchy sweater. The same goes for babies. You want to dress them in soft, gentle, breathable materials right down to their diaper, so they’ll feel comfy even if they’re spending hours in a stroller or car seat.

Why Coterie is built for travel

We designed our diapers for real life. And travel happens to be one of the biggest real-life tests. That’s why Coterie diapers offer:

• Up to 12-hour leak protection
• High absorbency that quickly pulls moisture away from baby's skin
• Low rewet to help keep skin feeling dry for longer
• A soft, flexible fit that moves comfortably with your baby
• Total Chlorine Free; made without 3900+ ingredients with potential health or ecotoxicity concerns; no added fragrance, latex, or lotions

Of course, even the highest-performing diaper should still be changed as quickly as possible after a bowel movement. But for those longer travel days, The Diaper can give parents a little more flexibility when they need it most.