How many diapers should I plan on when my baby arrives?
Before having babies around, we don't realize how essential this accessory is in baby 's first months. This cute piece of soft cotton is very versatile and can save you in many situations!
This is why we recommend planning for around 8 diapers so that you can do laundry in rotation , because a diaper gets dirty quickly!
What is a baby diaper?
The baby swaddle is a square or rectangle of cotton, most often incotton gauze , squared or embossed, which will prove very useful in your new life as parents! It comes in several sizes to suit your needs.
What is the baby diaper for?
It is very simple, very simple but so practical: its very soft material is very absorbent , it washes easily and dries very quickly . To slip into the diaper bag , it does not take up space and will always be useful during your walks ! Here is an overview of its multiple uses:
Shoulder protection when burping
After each meal comes burping time, the baby swaddle will allow you to protect your clothes from baby's regurgitations . You just have to place a swaddle on your shoulder, plus its very soft composition does not irritate his face. Sometimes, only a sound will come out of his mouth, sometimes it will be more and you will be glad you thought to put the swaddle before. Choose the size that suits you best, small or large, both will be useful to you.
Bandana bib
It can happen that baby drools , especially when he is teething, the diaper can then serve as an extra bib to protect his clothes and wipe his mouth. A small diaper will suffice!
Doudou
The swaddle can become baby's comfort blanket ! Indeed, from his first days of life, he feels the swaddle on his parents' shoulder, which reassures baby. Then choose a color that you like because you risk seeing it every day for many years. And yes, even if you choose a comfort blanket of the heart, it is he who has the last word and who will adopt the one that suits him best: swaddle, pillowcase, or the pretty stuffed animal that you have chosen. A little tip when you have to leave your baby is to sleep with a swaddle so that it is impregnated with your smell . Then you just have to leave it with your child when you leave to reassure him
And why use a maxi diaper?
The maxi swaddle is a bit like the big brother of the swaddle, it is twice as big as the latter and measures no less than 130x130 cm . We explain how it will be your ally in baby's daily life:
Swaddling baby
The maxi swaddle is very practical for swaddling baby! This ancestral practice consists of wrapping a baby in a swaddle while keeping his arms along the body and leaving his legs free to move. This reassures him because he finds the feeling of security he had in his mother's womb .
Walking companion
The maxi swaddle is the ally of all your walks when the sun has gone down and the temperatures are getting colder. Indeed, it can be used as a light blanket by providing a little warmth. If you have left the house with only the essentials but you have to change baby's diaper, there too the swaddle can be useful. Indeed, you can use it as a changing mat ! Obviously the change will be less pleasant for baby, it is a temporary solution which even if it is less practical than a nomadic changing mat, can save in some situations.
To breastfeed in public
If you want a little privacy or if you want to protect your clothes while breastfeeding , the maxi swaddle can also be useful!
Fouta
Finally, for trips to the beach , the maxi swaddle protects your children from the wind and can be placed on the sand. Cotton gauze is also very absorbent and can be used to dry off after swimming!
What not to do with a diaper:
Putting a diaper on the stroller . This is a practice that we often see but which can have consequences. Indeed, the air no longer circulates normally and the temperature inside the stroller rises very quickly. This can cause your baby to become dehydrated , so be careful and prefer an umbrella or place the stroller in the shade!
So, convinced? The baby diaper is like the diaper bag or the travel changing mat! An essential for the first months of baby, and well beyond! Don't hesitate to have several on hand:
- In the diaper bag,
- In a clearly marked drawer at home,
- To calmly manage each little “accident” of daily life
They will always be useful to you!
