We try to provide a happy and healthy childhood for our children. All the best, fashionable, modern that is introduced into our lives, we try to give to children, providing them with a comfortable life. The topic of today's article will concern all known diapers. Do diapers benefit or harm a small immature body when used frequently? What are the best diapers to use? How to choose the right diaper size? How to put on a diaper for a boy and a girl correctly? It is now well known that a child is not a miniature of an adult, his body has peculiar anatomical and physiological features, and the most important of them is the immaturity of organs and body systems in anatomical and functional terms.
A bit of history
The word diaper, or diaper, means underwear or a small piece of fabric that is placed in the lower part of the body to absorb physiological substances. There are diapers intended for infants, astronauts, bedridden seriously ill patients.
In Russia, the name "diapers" is generally accepted by the name of a well-known brand that first entered the Russian market.
To date, both disposable and reusable diapers have been developed and introduced into widespread use.
Disposable diapers are divided into:
- diapers used during the daytime (MERRIES, PAMPERS, HUGGIES and many others);
- absorbent panties used for toilet training (Pampers Easy Ups, Huggies Pull Ups, Libero Trainig Pants, Torepan Man, Toreningupantsu, Merizukizzu torepantsu), Goon also produces toilet training pads;
- Wet-panties (Pampers Feel'n Learn, Huggies Cool Alert);
- absorbent panties for use at night (Pampers Underjams, Huggies Dry Nites, Luvs SleepDrys, Libero Night Comfort, Oyasumi Man, Merizukizzu gussuri pantsu);
- absorbent swimming trunks (Pampers Splashers, Huggies Little Swimmers, Libero Swimpants, Luvs SplashWear, Hellen Harper Swimmies, GOO. N suimingupantsu, Moony man mizu).
Diapers can be purchased for both children and adults. Underwear is selected according to the size, depending on the child's body weight and age.
Merries
For example, Japanese-made MERRIES diapers have size range:
- S (for a child's body weight from 4 to 8 kg);
- M (for a child's body weight from 6 - 11 kg);
- L (for a child's body weight from 9 - 14 kg);
- XL (for a child's body weight from 12 - 20 kg).
In addition, there are panties of the same brand. - M (for a child's body weight from 6 - 10 kg);
- L (for a child's body weight from 9 - 14 kg);
- XL (for a child's body weight from 12 - 22 kg);
- XXL (for a child's body weight from 15 - 28 kg).
These diapers, as advertised, have excellent breathability and keep the skin dry, in addition, Merries, like other Japanese diapers, have a color identifier that changes color when the diaper is filled. This signals that it is time to change the diaper.
Indeed, the diapers absorb moisture well, but there is a feeling of moisture on the outside. The price of these diapers, in comparison with other brands, is higher and ranges from 1300 to 1500 per pack (55 pcs).
Huggies
Another diaper manufacturer - Huggies (translated from English - "hugs") from the United States - is also known for its quality and fairly high price.
This firm launched the diaper into mass production in 1978. Produces absorbent panties for boys and girls of various age categories - Elite Soft, Ultra Comfort, Classic, Huggies diaper panties, DryNites panties.
The "Ultracomfort" series is designed for babies of different genders (for boys and girls), diapers absorb moisture well.
Huggies ultra-comfort diapers for girls has next size range.
| Name | The size | Baby weight | Pieces per package | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Comfort | 3 (for girls) | from 5 to 9 | 21, 80, 94 | 324 |
| 4 (for girls) | from 8 to 14 | 19, 66, 80, 126 | 324 | |
| 4+ (for girls) | from 10 to 16 | 17, 60, 68, | 324 | |
| 5 (for girls) | from 12 to 22 | 15, 56, 64 | 324 |
It is worth noting that the size range of Haggis Ultra Comfort diapers for girls and diapers-panties for girls varies.
For example, Haggis diapers for girls 5, as can be seen from the table, are designed for a child's body weight from 12 to 22 kg. While diapers panties Haggis for girls 5 - from 13 to 17 kg; diapers for girls 3 (5 to 9 kg) and panties 7 to 11 kg; 4 girls diapers (8 to 14 kg) correspond to 4 panties.
How to properly put on a diaper for a newborn?
The new mom, of course, will need to get some experience before she can put on a diaper quickly. For the first time, this activity will cause her at least a rapid heart rate.
It should be understood that this lesson is not difficult at all and does not require much experience!
5 steps on how to put on a diaper:
- The diaper is put on the clean body of the baby.
- The child lies on his back.
- Raise the baby's legs and ass.
- We put a straightened diaper under the ass.
- We tighten the free front part of the diaper and fasten it with Velcro.
You need to make sure that the diaper fits snugly on the baby's body, the distance between the diaper and the baby's body in the navel area should be such that the index finger passes. Considering that the newborn has frequent urination (up to 25 times a day), it is necessary to change the diaper every 3 to 4 hours and arrange air baths for the baby before each diaper change in order to avoid diaper rash.
How are diaper panties put on?
The following sequence must be observed:
- we put the child on the changing table on his back (if he is not already sitting) or put the baby on the bottom;
- we insert our hands into the holes of the diaper panties from below and thread the legs in turn;
- we pull the diaper belt above the baby's navel;
- straighten the folds of the inner layer around the thighs with our fingers. The folds should fit snugly against the baby's body.
In order to remove the panty diapers, it is enough only to separate or tear the side seam of the diaper with your fingers.
It can be concluded that the diaper is worn incorrectly if depressions or red stripes remain on the baby's body. It is necessary to change either the brand of the diaper or its size.
Huggies ultra comfort diapers for girls are specially designed for little princesses. This type of diaper is made of special fabrics that are hypoallergenic.
The diapers are soft, delicate, instantly absorb moisture, which does not have time to spread around the edges, and also have a bright colorful design. Haggies ultra comfort diapers are also designed for girls of different weights.
The price depends on the number of pieces in the package. In addition to the classic diapers, the manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has developed the Huggies diaper panties for girls, designed for active kids.
Haggis panties diapers designed for girls are more expensive than regular underwear. Their average price ranges from 355 rubles to 450 rubles per pack (21 pcs).
Huggies diapers for boys are also designed with anatomical features in mind and have a matching male design.
Reviews of Haggis diapers are varied: both positive and negative. Therefore, before buying a large pack of diapers, buy a small batch to ensure that these diapers fit your baby.
How to put on a diaper for a boy?
Yes, just like the girl, there is not much difference, the main thing is to choose the right size and, of course, the brand that will suit you in terms of price and quality.
Goon
Another of the most popular diaper companies is the Japanese company Daio Paper, which developed the Goon brand diapers.
According to reviews, the diapers have a unique moisture absorption system, while there is no smell, thanks to the special fabric from which the diapers are made, which have thousands of small pores, the baby's skin breathes, there is no redness on it, like from other types of diapers, there are no diaper rash and allergic reactions.
In addition to the listed positive aspects, the fabric of the Goon diaper contains vitamin E, which has a beneficial effect on the baby's skin.
Guna's diapers were voted the best in the annual Japanese mums' awards. On women's forums, positive reviews of Goon diapers constantly appear. But, like all quality products, these diapers do not have a low price. The price of diapers ranges from 1200 rubles to 1500 rubles per package (55 pieces).
Goon diapers have the following size range:
- for newborn babies (weighing up to 5 kg);
- S (4 to 8 kg);
- M (6 to 11 kg);
- L (9 to 14 kg);
- BIG (from 12 to 20 kg);
- Super BIG (15 - 35 kg).
Panties for boys and girls:
- M (7 to 12 kg);
- super large (from 15 to 35 kg).
Panties for girls:
- L (9 to 14 kg);
- XL (12 to 20 kg);
- XXL (13 to 25 kg).
Guna's diapers are also put on according to the principle of putting on other diapers.
In our modern world with a fast pace of life and a lack of time, of course, diapers have become indispensable helpers for young mothers. On sale there are diapers for every taste and wallet, collected in packages with any quantity, there are even diaper cakes.
By the way, diaper cakes have a price ranging from 1,500 rubles to 2,700 rubles, but may be higher. And only by using diapers from different manufacturers, you can decide which is suitable for your girls, ultra comfort haggis or Hun's Japanese diapers.
Famous doctors Malysheva E.V., children's doctor Komarovsky E.O. in their TV shows, they have repeatedly said throughout the country that diapers are the greatest achievement of modern man. If earlier our mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers stood with a “Z” over a basin of water and washed these gauze to the point of madness, now it is a relief and convenience for our youth.
But, you must certainly remember that the diaper needs to be changed in time and it is imperative to carry out air baths. This will avoid the appearance of diaper rash and redness of the baby's skin. In addition, with an untimely diaper change, greenhouse and favorable conditions are created for the growth and reproduction of pathogens, which can affect older age (in girls).
Addition
Personally, my opinion is that the child should be kept in a diaper as little time as possible. Try to imagine yourself in constantly dressed, tight-fitting things (both day and night). Yes, yes ... And I agree that this is terribly unpleasant, uncomfortable and uncomfortable. What about the kids? Yes also!
When my daughter was born (by the way, she is now 7 months old, and we already go to the potty, sleep at night and walk in the street without diapers!) During the first month of her life, I used diapers, while I observed that every time I went to the toilet my baby makes sounds (I took it as a signal) and tried to put the baby over the sink, while saying "pss".
And, indeed, as soon as my daughter gave a sign, I dropped her off, and she did her small and big "business" in the sink. As soon as the child was 6 months old, she put it on the pot, the daughter immediately understood what it was created for. You can read about newborn hygiene and how to live without diapers in the book by Ingrid Bauer. Indeed, it works, and our babies from birth give signals that they need to go to the toilet, you just need to understand it correctly.
