Looking for the perfect diaper for your baby
Finding the perfect diaper for a child is an important task for parents, which can be solved by trial and error. Having useful information, you will significantly reduce your search time.
Diapers make the life of young parents who have recently acquired a new baby much easier. It is no secret that this hygiene item is a real savior, allowing you to save time and diapers, and also contribute to the child’s comfortable pastime. When choosing a diaper for your baby, there are several nuances to consider. Let's look at the main points that need to be paid attention to.
Today, the choice among manufacturers and models of diapers is unusually wide. Disposable or reusable, night or day, for boys or girls, “breathable” or regular, intended for newborns, slightly stronger or older babies - it’s very difficult to navigate the choice. In addition, the price is a significant factor, because it is advisable to purchase diapers cheaply, since we all know how often small children “go to the toilet.”
Disposable or reusable
Modern reusable diapers are not the multi-layered gauze and cotton wool that our grandmothers used. However, some things still remained unchanged about them. When buying diapers for your baby, it is important to remember that a reusable diaper needs to be washed, dried and then ironed.
A disposable diaper has proven to be a more convenient item of baby hygiene - the choice of modern parents. You can use a disposable diaper at home and on the street, and always have it with you when going on a visit, to a clinic, or on vacation. Manufacturing companies produce disposable diapers in which babies sleep comfortably. A disposable diaper does not require washing, drying or ironing. When using a disposable diaper, you should listen to some recommendations:
- During the daytime, the diaper should be changed every 2-3 hours;
- Changing a diaper after sleep, a walk or a bowel movement is mandatory;
- It is important to give your baby air baths.
It is necessary to ventilate the child's bottom in order to rid his skin of the greenhouse effect, the appearance of. Constantly wearing a diaper will cause your baby to experience discomfort.
Models
Is there a difference for boys and girls? Many young parents get confused when choosing a diaper for a boy or a girl. Choose “unisex”, suitable for both boys and girls.
Velcro or panty diapers. On the convenient side, the diaper with Velcro fastener has proven itself. It is suitable for a child up to 6 months. After 6-7 months, the child begins to more actively explore the world, touch, fasten, unfasten everything he can, and fasteners are no exception. Velcro fasteners attract attention, and little ones begin to unfasten them.
From the age of 7 months, it is recommended to use panty diapers (). They will not limit or constrain the movements of a baby who is just starting to walk, allowing him to fully concentrate on exploring the world around him. This diaper is easy to remove - you just need to tear the side seam, which means there will be no whims and quarrels about changing clothes. In terms of absorbency and softness, panty diapers are in no way inferior to regular diapers. Among other advantages, we highlight simple disposal: just roll up the diaper and secure it with adhesive tape. Moreover, the baby will learn to take off and put on panties (), thereby faster.
Swim diapers. When you go to the pool or relax near open water, it is important to wear special swim shorts for your baby. They do not swell, fit tightly and do not allow the contents to escape. By using them, you protect others from “pleasant surprises” for your baby.
Size
Size matters when choosing a diaper for your baby. Consider the baby’s weight, the structure of his body (protruding tummy, plump legs). All information about choosing a diaper according to the weight and build of the child can be read on the packaging.
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Sometimes it happens that two sizes fit a child. Under these circumstances, you will need to focus on the structure of the body. If your baby is thin, choose a smaller size. Your child is large - buy a larger size.
Some models for newborns are equipped with cutouts for the navel. This cutout covers and protects it from dirt and chafing. You can find out about all the additional components of the diaper by reading the manufacturer’s information on the packaging.
Details
Moisture indicator serves as a great feature when it comes to buying a diaper for a newborn. The parent will know when the diaper needs to be changed. As soon as the diaper is full, the indicator changes color, which becomes a signal to change it. This property allows the mother not to disturb the child during sleep.
What does a diaper smell like? Don't worry right away if the diaper has a strong odor. Some companies produce products with various perfumed extracts and fragrances. You can smell and choose “the one” in any large children's supermarket, where demonstration specimens are presented.
What you need to know about the perfect diaper - 3 main rules
There are several unspoken rules that young parents must adhere to:
Shouldn't rub. Do rubber bands leave red marks? Check that the elastic bands are not bent. Also pay attention to whether the size is chosen correctly.
Shouldn't leak. Some time after changing the diaper, there are wet marks on the baby's clothes, even though the diaper is fastened well? Pay attention to the size or use products manufactured by other companies.
Should not cause diaper rash or rash. If a rash appears on the baby's bottom, the child may have an individual allergic reaction. You can try diapers from other manufacturers.
Practical advice from our reader + video comparison of diapers of famous brands
In order not to spend extra money (and, as a rule, in larger families no money is superfluous), it is better to conduct a small test. Purchase one sample of several different diapers from the market (usually in such places it is possible to purchase individually). When you get home, check each diaper carefully. First, straighten it and, in direct light, pay attention to the amount of filler (the more, the better). Next, make sure that after the absorbent layer there will be special frills that resemble elastic bands. They are the ones that protect against leakage. The internal and external surfaces of any diapers should not look or feel like oilcloth. It is very important that the diaper allows air to circulate, otherwise there is a risk of irritation or diaper rash in the baby. Velcro should be wide. Their quality can also be checked using regular baby powder: just sprinkle a small amount of it on the adhesive side of the surface, and if it continues to demonstrate its bonding function, then this is a definite plus.
The process of choosing the perfect diaper can make you feel like you're in a commercial. Take a glass of tea or any other colored liquid and pour it onto the absorbent layer of the diaper. This way you can check how quickly and to what extent it absorbs moisture. After conducting a kind of experiment, run your hand over the diaper to make sure that it does not allow moisture to pass through and does not leave wet marks on the surface.
How to choose a diaper, how they differ from each other, do you need cream under it, are disposable diapers harmful, as well as how we used a reusable one and its comparison with a disposable one - you will see all this in this video!
Comparison of DIAPERS! Pamres/Haggis/Marys/Mooney
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