Diaper size: which one to choose?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Preparing for the arrival of the baby, parents think about what should be purchased first. Despite the fact that today many use disposable diapers, to this day, the presence of diapers in the house is a must.

Many believe that children should be dressed loosely: in pants and blouses from birth. And swaddling is a relic of the past. However, even with this opinion, it is necessary to stock up on diapers. The baby will need them as sheets, they can be laid on the changing table, used as towels, and you can’t do without them when going to the doctor.

Types of diapers

Today, a huge number of all kinds of diapers are sold in stores. They are thin (for hot days) and warm (for cold weather). Cotton dries quickly, but flannel absorbs better. When it comes to colors, the range is simply limitless.

However, the most important parameter when choosing is the size of the diaper. It all depends

on the purpose for which they will be used. If parents plan to swaddle their baby long enough, they should givepreference for larger sizes. If adults prefer to use disposable diapers and put diapers in the crib, you can get by with smaller copies.

The size of a standard diaper sold in all stores is usually 70 by 100 centimeters. But such specimens turn out to be small if you swaddle the baby for several months. For these purposes, a diaper size of approximately 120 by 120 centimeters is required. There are almost no stores like this. Therefore, you will have to purchase fabric and sew them yourself.

There are a number of benefits of sewing diapers at home:

• you can choose the color and quality of the fabric from a large assortment in accordance with your tastes and preferences;
• such diapers will cost much cheaper than factory ones;
• diaper size can be varied independently.

When choosing a fabric, it is important to pay attention to its softness: it should be as pleasant and safe as possible for the baby's delicate skin. The seams should not be rough. Some advise not to hem the diapers at all, having processed the crumbling edges with an overlock or a zigzag seam.

Number of diapers required

Young parents are wondering how many diapers to buy. There can be no single answer here. It all depends on the opinion of adults.

If you plan to swaddle your baby, you should stock up on a large number of diapers so that they have time to dry. The diaper size in this case should be sufficientbig. If the child will spend most of the time in disposable diapers, five to ten pieces will suffice. They will come in handy when going to the doctor, for bedding during air baths.

So, you have learned about what should be the size of diapers. Large ones are useful for swaddling, bedding, and small ones will be convenient to wipe the baby after washing, feeding. By the way, they can be cut from old bedding, because it is usually very soft.