The overwhelming majority of newly-made parents rightly consider diapers one of the greatest inventions of mankind. After all, a young mother no longer needs to wash dozens of sliders and diapers daily. However, in the wake of joy inevitably comes the thought of the number of diapers needed per day and the monetary costs of their acquisition.
The reasons for the different consumption of diapers for babies
Young parents at birth are often trying to roughly calculate the number of diapers that will have to be purchased for the first few weeks. However, even pediatricians cannot give an exact figure.
Despite the recommendations of doctors to change diapers every 3-4 hours, the flow rate of the number of diapers for each child is different.
The baby needs to be changed after each bowel movement. The frequency of bowel movements often depends on the type of feeding:
- If the baby is breastfed, it can poop after each feeding. Considering that the norm is to attach to the breast on demand, during the day the baby can eat up to 12-15 times. Accordingly, he will need a minimum of 10-12 diapers.
- Children on artificial feeding defecate much less frequently - 4-5 times a day. In this case, the number of necessary diapers is reduced to 5-6 pieces per day.
The next determining factor is the work of the digestive tract of the child. The development of any intestinal infections or diseases provokes an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, which inevitably leads to an increase in the number of diapers consumed.
Diaper Use Rules
According to the requirements of pediatric doctors and manufacturers, changing diapers is necessary approximately every 3-4 hours. In addition, it is necessary to put on a new diaper for the child before going to bed and after waking up, as well as before going out for a walk.
Note! It is very important that the baby is not in a wet diaper for a long time. This will lead to problems with the baby's skin: diaper rash, various rashes, redness and diaper dermatitis.
When changing a baby's diaper, it is imperative to wash it using water and baby soap. After that, a special cream or powder should be applied to the baby's skin.
Do not rush to immediately put on a new diaper.
With each change of hygiene products, it is recommended to leave the baby without it for at least 10-15 minutes.
Such air baths are very beneficial for baby's skin.
Advantages and disadvantages of using diapers
Pampers is a real find for many young parents. Their main advantages include the following aspects:
- Weakened by pregnancy and childbirth, the mother's body needs a good rest without hourly washes and changing clothes.
- In diapers, the baby feels comfortable and will not often be capricious.
- Correctly selected size eliminates leakage of liquid, which means that clothes and bed will remain clean and dry.
- Pampers are indispensable during a walk, especially in the cold season. They are very convenient both at a party and at the doctor’s appointment.
Important! Manufacturers of hygiene products for children have developed a line of diapers specifically for the night: they are thicker, denser and absorb more fluid.
Despite the fact that diapers are real helpers for young parents, they also have a number of significant drawbacks. These include:
- Uneconomical. With the birth of a baby, expenses in the family increase substantially. A child needs a bed, a stroller, clothes, medicines and food, because many parents try to do without diapers.
- The possibility of allergic reactions. This is another reason why diapers should not be procured for future use.
- It is believed that the use of diapers can provoke dysplasia of the hip joint and prevent the child from being taught to use the potty.
Pediatricians recommend abandoning the use of diapers with a rise in temperature in the baby.
This is due to a violation of the thermoregulation system of the baby. Without clothes and diapers, it will be much easier to bring down the heat of the crumbs.
Is it possible to do without diapers
Young parents should remember that it is not worth buying a large number of diapers for newborns for the future. The first diapers are designed for a baby's weight from 2 to 5 kg. If the baby is born, for example, weighing about 4 kg, then most stocks may remain unclaimed. In addition, in the first months of life, the child grows very quickly, because diapers are better to buy gradually as needed.
Of course, the use of such children's accessories is not a cheap pleasure. In addition, most pediatricians are inclined to argue that diapers are needed first of all to the mother herself, and then to the child. The use of disposable diapers allows a woman to do daily chores and sleep. A full rest, by the way, is important for both the mother and the baby. It is very important for the child that a cheerful mom full of strength and energy be nearby.
Interesting! Raising a baby without diapers is a very real task. There is nothing supernatural or heroic in this. Until the mid-90s, units could use diapers in our country.
You can make diapers yourself from gauze. A piece of fabric must be folded into several layers with a triangle and used as a means of hygiene for crumbs. But such a product will have to be changed and washed after each urination, because the liquid in them does not accumulate and does not linger.
If parents still decide to do without diapers, they should stock up on waterproof diapers.
They will protect the crib, stroller and home decoration from stool, absorbing liquid. In addition, on such a diaper, the baby himself will feel comfortable while awake.
Ultimately, the average number of diapers is about 10 per day. Every month, diaper consumption will decrease: the baby will begin to defecate less often. But, first of all, the number of diapers needed depends on the parents themselves. Some use disposable diapers only at night, so that both the baby and mother can get enough sleep. In the afternoon, alternative means are used.
