How to Pick the Right Diaper
for Your Baby
Did you know that there is such a thing as the
right diaper for your child? Honestly, most new parents, especially
dads, have no idea that there is a certain type, size and brand for
each stage of their baby's life until they get to the store and look at
the huge selection before them in the grocery store aisle.
The
most popular brands of diapers are Pampers, Huggies and Luvs. Most of
the time you can choose the brand based on what you hear from friends,
the design or most importantly your budget. Buying the most expensive
diaper does not necessarily mean that it is in fact the best diaper for
your baby.
When you register for your baby
a smart thing to do is
register for a few small packs of diapers in different brands so you
can try each one out on your baby and see which seems to work the best
on their body type to prevent leaks, rashes, etc. Make sure that when
you register for diapers that you register for either preemie or
newborn sized diapers. You will not need Stage 1 or 2 until later.
When
you look at the box of each diaper brand you will notice that they
normally have icons or a description of what the diaper is specifically
made for meaning for newborns, babies who are just now sitting up,
crawlers, those new to walking and those who are learning to potty
train. They also have a specific weight limit or age group posted on
the box so that will also help you decide which ones will be the most
comfortable on your baby. Nothing is worse than a diaper that is too
tight around your baby's belly or thighs or one that will not stay on
because it is too large.
Ask your friends which ones
they prefer
and try a few out the first few weeks home from the hospital to find
the perfect diaper match for you and your baby.
