Dr. Luke Prest, a board-certified pediatrician from Ardmore, Pennsylvania, says, Different diaper types come with different pros and cons. Disposable diapers typically have better absorbency, which may help prevent skin irritation after peeing. On the other hand, the material of cloth diapers is often gentler on the babys skin than disposable diaper material. You may try both diapers for your baby to determine which type is preferred.