And there was no leaks and she didn't even know she was wet which she certainly did with her old pull ups. If the fastening tapes don't reach the center of the waistband, it's time for a bigger size; if the tapes overlap, the diaper may be too big. Although all Pampers diapers and pants are designed with optimal absorption and leak protection, the following are best for swimming and overnight protection.

You may need to go up a size if you notice red marks on your baby’s tummy or thighs when you remove the nappy I admit I was nervous for her and hoping they would fit her and as I did up the tapes I realised that it fit her perfectly which was good and she begrudgingly admitted that she was comfortable.We have covered the choices available from the supermarkets, and given you information about our MoliCare Extra size Extra Small nappy, but what if you find you need the very most absorbent nappy available? If your baby regularly gets diaper rash, it may be because the diaper is too small and doesn’t keep the moisture away from their skin.

We’ve also included information on our diaper size comparison chart to help answer two common questions: Most of the time, your baby's weight will fall neatly within the range of a certain nappy size, producing a good fit. In some cases, you might have a choice of two sizes, as the weight ranges can sometimes overlap. After fastening the diaper, you should be able to fit two fingers under the waistband. This means the diaper fits correctly—not too snug, not too loose. Wondering which diaper size to choose for your little one? To help you make this important decision, Pampers worked with thousands of babies and their parents, taking nearly a half-million diaper-fit measurements to create just the right range of sizes for every family. We want to make it easier to find the perfect diaper for your growing baby, and our research resulted in a diaper size and weight chart to guide you in the right direction! How Diaper Sizes WorkMany parents choose to go straight on to the Drynites or Underjams products which are bed wetting pants for older children.

Nappies for bed wetting are not recommended for every child but if your child has special needs, a developmental disability or is a particularly heavy wetter, nappies are an option. Again, ask your doctor about this, and you can also visit the bedwetting charity ERIC for more information. If your baby regularly gets nappy rash it may be because his or her nappies are too small and don’t hold the moisture away from the skin As mentioned earlier in the article you can use the bed wetting pants that are available in the supermarkets if your child agrees. These are perhaps most useful if you are staying away from home (someone elses house, a hotel, holidays etc) when you can'tlaunder your washable sheet. They are quite expensive but your child can put them on and take them off on their own, and they sometimes have designs on them to make them look less like nappies. At first as you would expect she wasn't happy and put up a few arguments about the things youd expect but eventually after talking to her about it and convincing her nobody would know apart from people that needed to know and a small bit of bribery with a small chocolate bar she eventually agreed to let me put a nappy on her.

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For example, if your baby weighs 4 or 5 kilograms a Pampers size 2 nappy might be the ideal size, but if you have a baby who is long and slim you might need to stay with the smaller of the two possible sizes (Pampers size 1) for the best fit. The diaper may be too small if your baby shows signs of distress (for example, pulling at the diaper).

Asda sell a size 6+ in their own brand Little Angels nappy which might be suitable, but even then you will eventually need something bigger. For example, you might like Pampers Cruisers 360° or Pampers Easy Ups. For Overnight Protection and Swimming ConvenienceThe disadvantage here is that you might want a more convenient way to change the nappy without completely undressing your child. Some children need a nappy that is more absorbent than the Drynites or Underjams products. They are also quite expensive in comparison to the smaller nappies. The MoliCare Super Plus Size Small will fit the bill, but it is a small sized adult nappy so it won't be suitable for younger children. The waist size quoted is 20-36" however, the tapes can be overlapped meaning that it will fit smaller sizes if necessary.