What you need to know

After experiencing plummeting sales in 2017, the disposable baby products market continues to stabilize, reaching $8 billion in total 2019 retail sales, an increase of 1.7% from 2018-19. However, market sales are expected to slow due to declining birth rates, parents’ value-driven approach to the category, as well as increased competition from private label, online retailers and subscription services.

Definition

For the purposes of this Report, Mintel has used the following definitions:

Diapers and training pants

  • Disposable diapers

  • Disposable training pants

Wipes and moist towelettes

  • Disposable baby wipes

  • Moist towelettes

Baby personal care products

  • Baby soaps

  • Baby ointments/creams

  • Baby powder

  • Baby lotions

  • Baby shampoo

  • Baby oil

  • Petroleum jelly

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