How to choose diapers for the baby

It is not enough to know the size of the diaper and its weight in order to choose the best “protection” for the baby. You also need to consider the type of diaper, the material, the sex of the child and other important details - which ones you will find out in this article.

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1. Standard disposable diapers
   
2. Diaper panties
3. Night diapers
4. Cloth reusable diapers
5. Swimming Diapers
6. How to choose the size of the diaper
7. What to look for when buying a diaper

Types of diapers

Standard disposable diapers

This is the most popular type of underwear for children. In the first months after birth, a baby may need from 6 to 12 pieces per day, at least 186 diapers per month. Over time, this number decreases, and the baby needs 3–10 diapers every 24 hours. Therefore, most parents prefer disposable models that do not need to be washed or ironed.

Such diapers are usually made from cellulose. They fit snugly to the body of a baby due to special velcro or rubber bands and allow the child to move freely, protecting it from leaking. Preference should be given to models with reusable fasteners so that you can check the dryness of the diaper and fasten it again.

Disposable diapers consist of three layers:

1. Inner layer. Leaks moisture, but remains dry. Sometimes a special cream is applied to it that protects the baby’s skin from irritation.

2. Middle layer Consists of materials that turn into a gel when wet. It accumulates discharge of the baby.

3. Outer layer Does not allow fluid to go beyond the diaper.

Some diapers have a filling indicator. He is painted in a different color after the crumb has done his business.

Diapers for newborns often have a notch for the navel, so as not to rub the umbilical ring. Usually they are designed for 2–5 kilogram babies. Sometimes moms have to tuck the diaper in order for it not to touch the healing navel.

It is believed that the constant use of disposable models can lead to overheating of the genitals of the child. But scientists have shown that the temperature under a wet reusable diaper is higher than under a disposable diaper.

Diaper panties

Disposable panties-diapers are used to teach the child to the pot. Most suitable for crawling babies and children who started walking. They have a lower absorption capacity. Due to this, the baby feels moisture and discomfort. This helps him to respond correctly to natural urges and allows him to quickly sit on the pot.

Panties have the same pros and cons as standard disposable diapers. But they have their own characteristics.

Night diapers

Night diapers are disposable and reusable. Disposable models have more absorbent layer, due to which one diaper is enough for the whole night. They are bigger and thicker than standard ones. And inserts for reusable absorb more moisture than normal.

There are also models of disposable night diapers, which are designed for children from 3 to 15 years old, suffering from enuresis. They are thinner than usual, do not rustle under clothes. Therefore, the child does not worry that someone will know his "secret".

Cloth reusable diapers

Reusable diapers usually consist of a fabric base (panty) and absorbent liners. The inner layer is made of natural materials with high permeability. Often made of microfiber or cotton. Inserts can be disposable and reusable. Diapers are on the buttons and Velcro.

These products are designed for multiple washing in manual and automatic mode. They need to be washed after each bowel movement of the child.

Swimming Diapers

The outer layer of swimming diapers does not allow water to get inside, and the child’s feces are outside. This type of underwear does not have velcro fasteners, but rests on elastic bands, tightly clasping the tummy and legs. Therefore, being in the water, the baby does not lose his clothes.

Swimming nappies are disposable and reusable. All models are soft to the touch and do not harm the skin of the child. They do not swell in water and do not rub feet. Sometimes disposable items are used twice. To do this, squeeze out the water, dry it, and the diapers will be as good as new.

Diapers for boys and girls

There are models designed only for boys or girls. They are associated with the structural features of the child's urogenital system. In the diapers for boys, the absorbent layer is in the front of the product, and in girls - in the middle of the model. There are also universal products in which the absorbent gel is evenly distributed throughout the product.

How to choose the size of the diaper

The size of the product can be determined by the weight of the baby. Compliance size and weight category of the baby should be indicated on the packaging. Often manufacturers use the following system:

1. “0” size or SSS (1-3 kg);

2. “1” or SS (2–5 kg);

3. “2” or S (3–7 kg);

4. “3” or M (5–10 kg);

5. “4” or L (9–18 kg);

6. “5” or “Big” (15–25 kg);

7. “6” (16–35 kg);

8. "7" (more than 19 kg), up to 9 years.

What to look for when buying a diaper

Before buying diapers for the future, which you have not used before, take a few pieces or a small package "on trial". To find the right size can only empirically. For example, if a child is skinny and tall, a smaller diaper may be suitable for him than you calculate from the manufacturer's table. When the weight of the crumbs corresponds to the upper limit of the weight specified by the manufacturer, it is time to move on to the next size.

Remember, that:

1. The diaper should not pinch the legs and tummy of the baby.

2. It is necessary to use diapers made of breathable fabrics and avoid polyethylene in the composition. This will help reduce the likelihood of diaper rash and allergies.

3. You can not use expired goods, because they lose their effectiveness.

4. Choose products from trusted manufacturers. Diapers must undergo quality control and safety.

If the product began to leak, then:

1. It's time to move to a larger size;

2. The diaper is wrong;

3. The product is too big.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.