Choosing Suitable Nappies for Children
Babies piddle and poo all the time. In fact, by the time she is potty-trained or has stopped bedwetting, you will have changed about 6,000 pieces of nappies!
There are two types of nappies commonly in use today. You can opt for disposable ones if you want convenience, or cloth nappies if you are concerned about the environment.
If you choose disposables, know that there are infants who are already too big for standard newborn-size nappies, so buy the right size. Purchase at least three popular brands for testing. Some are comfortable for your infant, others are not; and not all offer great features, such as expandable sides and breathable pads. Therefore, choose the brand that you feel is best suited for your baby. You can also try out eco-friendly disposables although they are a bit costlier than standard ones. If you want to save money, join a warehouse club. They give you discounted prices and good offers if you buy nappies in bulk. In addition, many online stores waive shipping fees for bulk orders.
If you opt for cloth nappies, get those pre-folded ones with snap-on or Velcro waterproof covers. Also purchase extra pins or clips to hold the straps in place. Buy online for good-quality cloth nappies since store-brand ones are typically not as absorbent. You can also opt for hybrid ones, which are cloth nappies with a disposable inner layer. You may let a professional nappy service provider wash and dry your cloth nappies to avoid hassles.
Finally, even if you generally use cloth nappies, have some disposables at hand. This will save you a whole lot of trouble if you need to change nappies while you and your baby are in a trip.
