I've tried the other brands, and my baby's skin reacted badly to the chemicals, dyes and whatever else was in them.They don't leak (no matter what he's managed to unload into them!). They're flexible and don't impair his ability to crawl, walk or climb over under and around the furniture!The simplicity of the Seventh Generation Diapers is what has kept my baby (and me) happy. I love that there's no prints, no advertising (Sesame Street/Dora etc on your diapers DOESN'T make you want to buy matching clothes and toys??).