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.

Although all Pampers diapers and pants are designed with optimal absorption and leak protection, the following are best for swimming and overnight protection. If a nappy is too big, urine and poo may run out through gaps between the nappy and the skin before the nappy can absorb it.

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They are formulated to care for older, more fragile skin, meaning that the effects of urine on the skin will be minimised, making the nappy less likely to produce nappy rash. They also have breathable side panels to keep your child cool over night. Babies come in all sizes and shapes, so diapers fit a little differently on every child. Pampers diaper sizes go by your baby’s weight—not age or gender—as weight is the most accurate way to determine the correct fit. Most of the time, your baby's weight will fall neatly within the range of a certain diaper size, producing a good fit. But in some cases, you might need to choose between two sizes, as the weight ranges can overlap. 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.

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.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. The 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. 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? To find a diaper size for your baby, look for your baby’s weight (which you can determine at home or obtain from your child’s healthcare provider at each well-baby visit). For example, a size 1 diaper’s weight range is for a baby who is between 8 and 14 pounds, whereas a size 2 diaper’s weight range is between 12 and 18 pounds.

The diaper may be too small if your baby shows signs of distress (for example, pulling at the diaper). Once you find the best nappy size for your little one using our nappy size chart, choosing the right nappy will be a breeze. To weigh your baby, you can use your normal bathroom scales. Take off your baby’s clothes and nappy, and then step on the scale while holding him or her. Where capacity is a problem, we sell our Strampelpeter Booster Pads which can be inserted into the bed wetting pants to increase capacity.

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First, it helps to understand how diaper sizes work. A common question among parents is how to read a diaper size chart by age; however, age isn’t the ideal factor to consider. Instead, after taking hundreds of thousands of measurements, Pampers has organized diaper size by weight to help you select the right diaper. As you’re looking at the diaper size comparison chart below, keep in mind that your little one’s weight will be the most important factor.