A disposable diaper for use on babies having an outer barrier layer which is impervious to liquids, an inner barrier layer which comes in contact with a babys skin, and an intermediate absorptive layer is provided. In one embodiment, the new diaper includes longitudinal skirts for preventing feces from migrating outward of the diaper. In another embodiment, the new diaper is configured into an upper region and a lower region. The upper region captures a babys urine discharges while the lower region includes a pouch for the capture of feces. The upper and lower regions are separated to prevent the communication of liquid and solid matter between the regions.
