Vietnam diaper market consumer insights

Trang Phan
Sep 22, 2025

In the Vietnam diaper market, Vietnamese mother and baby care decisions go far beyond basic routines. They reflect a blend of emotional trust, evolving Vietnamese parenting styles, and an increasingly digital-first approach to purchasing. Diapers are a daily essential, frequently purchased, emotionally driven, and behaviourally telling.

As a result, the Vietnamese diaper market provides critical insight into mum shopping behaviour in Vietnam, revealing what parents buy and how they think, trust, and choose for their children.

Cimigo’s report includes insights from 1,500 mums aged 25–44 in HCMC, Hanoi, Danang, and Can Tho. It reveals how parenting in Vietnam is evolving across emotional, cultural, and digital touchpoints. Cimigo maps the full consumer and emotional journey of Vietnamese mums, from prenatal care to postnatal care, infant nutrition and baby care decisions from products to pre-school education and lifestyle values.

What really drives Vietnam diaper choices?

 

Choosing the correct diaper: Comfort, trust, and regional habits

In Vietnam, diaper usage evolves rapidly as babies grow. Most mums start with tape-style or newborn diapers in the early months, but by six months, they typically switch to diaper pants for ease and mobility. Interestingly, this transition happens later in Can Tho, where tape diapers remain preferred well into toddlerhood.

This variation reflects how Vietnamese caregiving routines differ by city and life stage. Brands must adapt their products and messaging to ensure relevance and resonance in each market.

Vietnam diaper market: Which diaper brands do Vietnamese mums trust most?

Trust is the true currency in the Vietnam diaper market, shaped by routine, convenience, and emotion. Vietnamese mums consistently choose brands that provide a sense of comfort and reliability:

  • Huggies and Bobby remain the go-to choices for mass-market buyers, thanks to broad availability and dependable quality.
  • In premium segments, especially in Hanoi, Japanese brands like Moony and Merries are winning attention for their softness, airiness, and skin-friendly materials.

Trust isn’t built overnight. Brands that deliver consistent quality and engage mums across platforms win long-term loyalty.

What drives Vietnamese mums’ diaper decisions?

Vietnamese mums approach diaper choices with a mix of practicality and emotional instinct. For them, the correct diaper isn’t just about preventing leaks; it’s about ensuring their baby’s daily comfort, supporting healthy development, and making them feel confident in their decision. Key purchase drivers include:

  • Softness and rash prevention: In Vietnam’s humid climate, rash prevention is essential. Mums seek soft, non-irritating materials that reduce friction and allow babies to move freely without discomfort.
  • Stretch and elasticity: As babies grow and become more active, flexible waistbands and snug leg guards help prevent leaks while keeping babies comfortable and mobile.
  • Brand reputability and trust: A brand’s reputation, built on safety, product consistency, and peer recommendations, plays a key role in first-time trials and repeat purchases.
  • Breathable materials and absorbency: Mums want diapers that offer high absorbency for overnight use and allow airflow to prevent overheating and irritation.

In Hanoi, absorbency is highly valued. In Danang, mums are less influenced by discounts. Baby care consumer insights must be contextualised by region for effective brand communication.

What drives Vietnamese mums' diaper decisions?

Mum shopping behaviour in Vietnam: Digital first, emotionally guided

Over 70% of Vietnamese mums purchase baby products online, mainly through e-commerce platforms such as Shopee or TikTok Shop. Yet even in this digital-first landscape, emotion and social validation remain central:

  • Official brand stores on e-commerce platforms are preferred for reliability and authentic products.
  • 63% of Hanoi mums say they’ve purchased based on influencer or KOL advice.
  • Reviews, demo videos, and Facebook comments are more influential than traditional ads.

Winning in the Vietnam diaper market online is not just about placement; it’s about trust-building through visibility, engagement, and proof.

Vietnam diaper market consumer insights

Highlight performance metrics clearly

Lead with proof: absorbency levels, anti-leak tech, and dermatologist endorsements. These drive conversions, especially for tiger mums who value functions.

Localise messaging by Vietnamese parenting styles

Tiger mums care about safety and functions, while discovery mums enjoy storytelling and gentle comfort. Consider segmenting creative assets by mindset to drive more profound relevance and recall.

Offer value and flexibility

Trial-size packs, combo deals, and loyalty perks work for budget-conscious and premium shoppers. These formats also encourage sampling and brand switching.

Leverage trusted channels

Vietnamese mums are highly active on Facebook groups, TikTok, and e-commerce. Ensure your product is visible and backed by real-mum testimonials and engaging educational content.

Vietnam mums typically switch to diaper pants for ease and mobility

Diapers reflect deeper parenting values

The Vietnam diaper market reflects how modern mothers think: with their hearts, routines, and communities in mind. Diaper purchases may seem small, but they reveal how Vietnamese mums value comfort, trust, function, and emotional connection.

For brands, success comes from superior products and empathy, insight, and cultural fit. Diaper brands must listen, localise, and lead with values that speak directly to the evolving mum.

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