5 Essential Considerations for Newborn Diapers

Picking newborn diapers off the shelves is no easy feat – there are just so many types and features to consider. Plus, it can take a while before you make your final decision because just like any other parent, you want the best for your baby. 

It can be extremely intimidating especially as a first-time mum or dad because your baby won’t be able to communicate how they feel so it’s up to you to figure out the right fit. After all, your baby uses diapers and are subject to diaper changes every two to three hours – that’s a lot of diapers to stock up on, and it’s not the cheapest item out there. 

So, to avoid spending on the wrong diaper, here are five important considerations before you decide which newborn diapers brand to buy. 

1# Think of their delicate navel area

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When the umbilical cord is clamped and snipped after birth, it will leave behind a stump. This small stump will eventually dry out and fall off on its own when your baby is between one to three weeks old. 

This is why you’ll need to avoid covering their stump underneath the diaper as this will prevent the base from drying out. So, to let the stump dry out, you can either fold the diaper to lay below the navel area, or an easier and much more comfortable option is to look for a newborn diaper that is cut in a way that avoids this sensitive area. 

Diapers such as Drypers Wee Wee Dry feature a navel cut-out design specifically to protect the delicate newborn umbilical stump – this special cut prevents the diaper from rubbing against the stump as their belly button heals, while also allowing air circulation to keep the area dry.

2# Look for good absorbent layers & avoid leaky diapers

Leaky diapers are the worst and it’s just too much unnecessary clean-up! A good diaper should feature good absorbent layers otherwise you will end up dealing with nasty leakages. It’s not just about the leakages but absorbent layers will also keep your baby from sitting in wet filth which could aggravate their skin, especially during their sleep. 

Baby skin is extremely delicate and much more sensitive than adult skin, so it is easily irritable as it is less resistant to bacteria. Basically, diapers with great absorption are able to hold the liquid away from their skin and clinical evidence has shown that this helps maintain proper skin hydration, minimise irritation and reduce the chances of a diaper rash. Also, the newborn baby stool is usually loose and can be quite runny due to their feedings, so that’s a lot of moisture in their diapers. 

Thankfully, diapers nowadays have advanced to feature more functional layers to draw in liquid – Drypers Wee Wee Dry diapers are made with Soft AbsorbDry Layers™ to ensure superb urine absorption and distribution while locking in urine to prevent leakage. Meanwhile, the Stool Lock System™ helps keep baby’s sensitive skin clean and healthy by drawing and locking in poo. 

3# Let the air flow with diaper breathability

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When choosing a diaper, you might overlook this one crucial detail which is breathability. What this essentially refers to is a breathable sheet that allows proper airflow through the diaper which, in turn, keeps the skin drier.

Moreover, studies have shown that breathable sheets in diapers have a positive effect on baby skin, especially in preventing skin issues such as diaper dermatitis. Plus, a diaper with good breathability allows your baby to live more comfortably in their diapers. 

This is why Drypers Wee Wee Dry features a 100 per cent breathable cloth-like cover that is as soft as fabric to keep your baby’s skin cool and fresh. In addition to that, it keeps your baby comfortable throughout day and night in Malaysia’s humid weather. 

4# Diaper with customized fit to support baby’s growth

We all want our babies to be as comfortable as possible. With that, when picking out diapers, you should consider if this will allow them to move easily. On top of that, an uncomfortable baby is a cranky baby.  

How you can gauge this is through looking at the diaper features, specifically the fit and leg cuffs – newborns movements often jerk, especially with their legs, within their first few weeks so they’ll need good leg cuffs to do so.

Drypers Wee Wee Dry has soft elastic leg cuffs to ease your baby’s movement without losing the fit, which is important for your baby’s growth and learning development. 

5# Make diapering easy with well-gauged sizes 

This is probably one of the least considered (yet important) factors, especially for first-time parents. It can be quite a struggle to find out what a perfect fit means for your baby, whether the sizing is correct or when is the right time to size up. 

Drypers Wee Wee Dry is the only diaper that has TummyFIT Guide™, a guided indicator zone with ‘Best Fit’, ‘Good Fit’ and ‘Next Size’ labelled on the diaper to ensure that it fits just right for your baby and provide the best comfort. All you need to do is to position the Flexi-Tape™ correctly on the TummyFIT Guide™ at the ideal position of either ‘Best Fit’ or ‘Good Fit’. However, if your baby touches the ‘Next Size’ indicator, then you’ll know that your baby needs to size up. No more blind guesses on the perfect size!

Drypers Wee Wee Dry is perfect for your newborn baby

By now, you should know that Drypers Wee Wee Dry diaper ticks all the boxes you need in a newborn baby diaper. 

In summary, Drypers Wee Wee Dry diapers are designed to fit newborn’s needs and of course, are easy for parents.

Drypers Wee Wee Dry gives your newborn baby optimum care with its navel protection feature, while the Stool Lock System™, as well as the Soft AbsorbDry Layers™ ensure good absorption to keep your baby dry – a great feature to keep them comfortable as they sleep throughout the night.  

To top it off, it lets your baby move around easily due to the diaper design and the TummyFIT Guide™ indicator lets you know the best fit for your baby or when you need to size up. 

Sign up with Drypers Baby Club today to get a free sample of award-winning Drypers Wee Wee Dry Newborn diapers! In addition to that, you will get helpful parenting tips and other exciting benefits too.

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