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Parents are saying Millie Moon diapers caused bad rashes — here’s what you need to know.

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Heitman, B. (2026, October 30). Parents are saying Millie Moon diapers caused bad rashes — here’s what you need to know. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/millie-moon-diapers-potential-recall-rcna606407

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-30 · by Bethany Heitman
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Consumer Reports has raised concerns over Millie Moon diapers due to more than 600 incidents reported this year, involving severe skin reactions such as redness, swelling, blisters, and bleeding in infants. The CPSC is aware of these reports but has not initiated a recall or investigation yet. Millie Moon states they have made no changes except for extending the printed design on the outer layer and claim their overall complaint rate is below 0.1% of diapers sold.
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As of October 30, 2026, Consumer Reports has called for Millie Moon, a popular diaper brand sold at Target and other retailers, to recall its products due to reports of skin irritation and reactions. Over 600 incidents involving Millie Moon diapers have been reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), though neither Millie Moon nor the CPSC has officially announced a recall yet. Parents are advised by Consumer Reports to stop using these diapers while an investigation into their safety continues. The company is yet to comment on the matter publicly.

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Millie Moon ORG · 14× CPSC ORG · 5× Consumer Reports ORG · 5× SaferProducts.gov ORG · 2× Consumer Reports’ ORG · 1× Fox59 ORG · 1× Indianapolis GPE · 1× NBC Selected ORG · 1× Target ORG · 1× the Consumer Product Safety Commission ORG · 1×

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But if you use Millie Moon diapers on your baby, you’ll want to pay attention: Consumer Reports has called for Millie Moon to recall its diapers, citing the growing number and severity of incidents reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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🔮 I also reached out to Millie Moon for a comment and will update this report once they respond.

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When it comes to diapers, Millie Moon is a popular choice. asserted
Moon → come → diapers
The line, which first launched at Target and has since expanded to other retailers, markets itself as a “luxury diaper” made with premium materials and designed to be super soft. asserted
which → launch → materials
But if you use Millie Moon diapers on your baby, you’ll want to pay attention: Consumer Reports has called for Millie Moon to recall its diapers, citing the growing number and severity of incidents reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). asserted
Moon → use → Commission
These incidents involve skin irritation and reactions. asserted
incidents → involve → irritation
NBC Selected has not independently verified these incidents. uncertain
Selected → verify → incidents
Consumer Reports is advising parents and caregivers to stop using them while the cause of the infant skin reactions is investigated. asserted
cause → advise → reactions
Read on to learn more about what this news really means — including what parents are reporting, what the company says, and what to do if your baby has been wearing them. asserted
baby → read → them
Are Millie Moon diapers being recalled? asserted
diapers → recall → ?
First, Millie Moon diapers have not been recalled. asserted
diapers → recall → ?
While Consumer Reports has called for a recall, neither the company nor the CPSC has announced one. asserted
company → call → one
So, what is going on? asserted
what → go → ?
More than 600 incidents involving Millie Moon diapers have been submitted to the CPSC this year, according to Consumer Reports’ review of the agency’s public database, SaferProducts.gov. uncertain
incidents → involve → database
A CPSC spokesperson told them the agency is aware of the many reports and complaints about the product, though it cannot comment on any active or potential investigations. asserted
it → tell → investigations
What are parents reporting? asserted
parents → report → What
Parents have described redness, swelling, blisters, peeling, bleeding and other painful infant skin reactions, some of which required medical care. asserted
some → describe → care
Consumer Reports says that numerous reports describe medical treatment, including at least three emergency room visits. asserted
reports → say → visits
In one case reported by Fox59 in Indianapolis, a 2-year-old needed skin grafts for injuries his parents say came from a Millie Moon potty training diaper. asserted
parents → report → diaper
A common thread in many complaints: many parents said their babies had used the brand before without an issue but developed reactions after opening a new package. asserted
babies → say → package
Millie Moon told Consumer Reports that the only recent change, which rolled out in February 2026, is that the printed design on the outer layer now extends farther up the diaper. asserted
design → tell → diaper
Diaper rash is common and can have many causes, so these reports don’t prove the diapers caused every reaction, but the number of similar reports is a safety signal worth paying attention to. What is Millie Moon saying? asserted
Moon → have → What
In a statement released on Instagram, Millie Moon says it reviews complaints individually and has not found evidence that its diapers caused the reported reactions. asserted
diapers → release → reactions
The company says it has not changed the diapers’ materials, suppliers or construction. asserted
it → say → materials
They also say they commissioned an independent U.S. lab to test the diapers before and after the visual design change. asserted
they → say → change
The company says its overall complaint rate is below 0.1% of diapers sold. asserted
rate → say → diapers
I also reached out to Millie Moon for a comment and will update this report once they respond. asserted
they → reach → report
What should you do if you use Millie Moon diapers? asserted
you → do → diapers
If you do use Millie Moon diapers, consider taking these steps: - Stop using the diapers if your baby reacts. asserted
baby → use → diapers
If you notice a skin reaction, stop using the product and contact your pediatrician. - Document the reaction. asserted
you → notice → reaction
Take photos of any rash or skin irritation and note the date you opened the package. asserted
you → take → package
If there is a recall down the line, this will help you identify if you have impacted diapers. asserted
you → be → diapers
If your child is experiencing a reaction, contact Millie Moon at hello@mymilliemoon.com and file a formal complaint with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. asserted
child → experience → SaferProducts.gov
Other diapers to consider switching to Coterie’s The Diaper is a premium day-and-night diaper giving up to 12 hours of leak protection. asserted
Diaper → consider → protection
Its fast-absorbing core holds over 16 ounces, and its soft, ribbed fabric and snug leg cuffs help stop blowouts. asserted
fabric → absorb → blowouts
It’s hypoallergenic, EWG Verified and free of fragrance, lotion and parabens. asserted
It → ’ → fragrance
Sizes run from Newborn to 7 and the diapers are available by monthly subscription. asserted
diapers → run → subscription
These diapers are made with premium cotton and plant-based fibers for a gentle feel that is hypoallergenic. asserted
that → make → feel
Unscented and made without harsh chemicals, they provide up to 12 hours of leak protection, with a wetness indicator and stylish prints. asserted
they → make → indicator
Earth + Eden Sensitive diapers pair a cotton-enhanced layer with a plant-based absorbent core. asserted
diapers → pair → core
They’re free of lotions, latex, fragrance and chlorine bleaching. asserted
They → ’re → lotions
They give up to 12 hours of protection and a stretchy waistband makes for a snug, mess-free fit. asserted
waistband → give → fit
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