We used Huggies for my son and bought them in bulk at Costco to save money. He has always been very tall and lean and always, always leaked through Pampers (even as a newborn at the hospital). They just didn't fit him right but that's not to say that they won't fit your son. I think you'll have to experiement with different brands and see what works best for you.
Congratulations and good luck!
I used Pampers for my son (now 2 1/2), but when they changed the formula he did devolep a light rash. I switched to Huggies and they have been working out fine.
I am expecting a girl in February, and plan to use Huggies.
I used Pampers when my little boy was young then switched to LUVS. I think they are made by the same company but are cheaper. I've never had trouble with leaks or rashes other than those caused when teething.
I think Dry Max is only on Cruisers. I use Pampers Baby Dry, and I don't believe they were changed to Dry Max. We started using Baby Dry with both of our kids as soon as they were too big for Swaddlers and have never had a problem with Baby Dry. They're also less expensive than Cruisers!
I have a son and I LOVE the target brand diapers. I think lots of people are using them now because they have gone up in price about 5 times since I started using them over the last year. I sometimes will get coupons for them at the register. (the automatic ones that come out with your receipt.) Try them, I think you will love them! I wouldn't use the dry max either.
Good luck!
I have a 14 month old boy and we LOVE the Target Up & Up brand for him. We have tried Huggies, Kirkland Brand from Costco (also great), Pampers (he was in one of the dry max ones for an hour and his rear end was bleeding) and the Walmart brand. Target Up & Ups have never given him a rash, he has never leaked and fit well. At night however we have found the Huggies Overnites in one size bigger than his day diapers to be the best.
I have 5 boys and we have always loved the Costco brand and the Target brand. They both work great!
I use the Target brand with my 19 month old son now and love them. I think it all depends on the boy too. My 3 year old leaked out of everything but Pampers. I have not used the Pampers since they have changed them.
Thank you EVERYONE for the fabulous input!!! Hubby and I talked about it and decided to buy small packages of both Pampers and the Target brand and see what works best for our little guy once he gets here.