A topical issue for a mother whose child has reached the age of mastering the pot is the topic of using diapers. Not all babies learn the skills of using the "night vase" equally quickly. At this time, it is too early to give up the diaper, but using the usual version, which is fastened with Velcro, becomes impractical. In this case, absorbent panties can help.
Advantages and disadvantages
The classic diapers acceptable for babies in the first four months of life are being replaced by panty diapers. They provide comfort to toddlers who learn to crawl, walk, jump and run, comprehending the world around them. During the period when the child's physical activity is increased, they become an indispensable assistant for the little researcher, as well as his parents.
The advantages of this children's household item are as follows.
- Easy to put on and take off. There is no need to put the baby on the back, as is the case with a normal diaper. The process is carried out literally on the go.
- There is an elastic band that covers the baby's torso. It prevents the panties from slipping, does not press on the tummy, and prevents leaks. An important point is the correct selection of the size of the hygiene product.
- Elastic bands around the legs provide protection from leaks.
- Ease of putting on and taking off helps the baby to make friends with the pot, since the child can do these actions independently.
- A wide range of products. There are separate models for boys and girls, which take into account the anatomical features of the genitourinary system, universal models suitable for all children regardless of gender and model, designed for different ages. There are options for the night. Thus, the mother of the little explorer of the surrounding world has a lot to choose from.
- Convenience of replacement. Thanks to the stretchable sidewalls, used panties can be easily removed and thrown away. In the presence of Velcro, the process of recycling the panties becomes easier and more convenient: just roll them into a roller and secure with a tape covered with a sticky layer.
There are also disadvantages, although there are not many of them. They are as follows:
- if used improperly, diaper rash may appear, the development of allergic reactions (which is also typical for the incorrect use of classic diapers);
- the cost of absorbent panties is higher than that of simple diapers.
Kinds
Among the existing variety of diapers in the form of panties, each mother can choose exactly what her child needs.
Disposable diapers
The outer side is made of propylene, the elasticity of the product is provided by polyurethane, rubber, materials of synthetic origin. Elastic bands fix the panties on the thigh of the body. Disposable models consist of three layers.
- Internal, adjacent to the skin. Its main task is to absorb the liquid substance, it should not cause allergies.
- A filler, which is an absorbent material, the main purpose of which is to transform a liquid into a gel-like substance. It is important that it contains less cellulose and more absorbent in order to better absorb liquid.
- Outer. Designed to protect against leaks. The material should be dense, but breathable.
Reusable diapers
In reusable models, the base is fabric, which makes it possible to clean stained panties with a regular wash, like any other thing. They are fixed on the hips with buttons.
Consist of two layers:
- Interior. It is obliged to ensure easy air penetration and at the same time protect against moisture. To achieve these goals, materials with a porous structure are used, for example, microfiber or velor.
- External. Designed to keep skin dry by allowing urine to drain to the moisture-wicking liner.
Such underwear has a pocket for placing replaceable liners. The absorbent layer of the liner is made of synthetic, non-allergenic or natural fabric.
For girls or boys
For girls, the absorbent layer takes a position from the middle to the back, which is designed to emit urine in this direction in accordance with the anatomical structure of the girl's genitourinary system. For boys, the absorbent is located in the front, since it is in this direction that males urinate.
Unisex - models designed for both girls and boys. Such designs are characterized by a uniform distribution of the absorbent.
How to choose?
Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of this product. In this variety, it is necessary to determine the criteria that ensure the correct choice of a children's product.
- With the type of model used - a disposable or reusable diaper is more expedient to operate in a particular case. The first is more hygienic and more practical than the second. However, a reusable one with liners helps better cope with the task of mastering a tiny pot. It is also a more economical option due to its multiple uses.
- Choose a product by size. The manufacturer usually gives the appropriate information on the packaging. After all, tight panties will rub the delicate skin of the crumbs, and too spacious, with gaps, can leak.
- Pay attention to the material. What materials are used to make absorbent children's underpants was discussed earlier. However, it should be remembered that some manufacturers, in pursuit of reducing the cost of the final product, may reduce the quality of the product, including polyethylene in the composition, which makes the panties airtight, which does not in the best way affect the condition of the baby's skin. The fixing elastic bands on the belt and in the area of the legs should not be narrow and rigid. You should choose products with wide soft elastic bands.
- Pay attention to the availability of additional options. These include the presence of a fullness indicator in the form of a strip, signaling the filling of the hygiene item with liquid. Tearing sidewalls provide the convenience of removing the panties. Fixing elements with an applied adhesive layer for folding used panties provide comfortable operation of the children's household item.
Cheap panty diapers are often thin, absorb moisture poorly from the back, and are difficult to put on. Such diapers are not suitable for newborns.
How to use?
Diapers that look like panties do not cause any particular difficulties in using: you need to know the sequence of simple actions in order to correctly put on and take off your baby's belongings.
Regarding the process of vesting:
- the parent puts his hands in the slots for the legs, and with a slight movement, as it were, straightens the panties;
- then the baby's legs are placed in these holes and the underwear is pulled on the ass with a neat movement;
- available adhesive tape for disposal is located at the back of the product;
- putting on panties on a boy, it is recommended to lift his testicles, which is a preventive measure against the development of dropsy.
Taking off a panty diaper is even easier:
- the side seams should be torn;
- form a roller from the panties;
- fix it with adhesive tape (if available);
- Dispose of used product.
Young parents find such a device quite practical and convenient, therefore they actively use the baby in the age period, when he moves a lot and masters the pot.
Rating of the best options
To determine the leader in the production of absorbent panties for children, the practical experience of mothers who have tried the proposals of various manufacturers is used. The best are a number of Japanese brands: Moony, DoReMi, Merries, Fixies, Goo. N. These companies are the authors of new developments using high quality raw materials.
Muumy (Finnish manufacturer), Naty (Swedish company), Bosomy (Korean manufacturer) have quite good functional characteristics. The well-known Huggies, Pampers, Libero are somewhat behind in comparison with the Japanese. As for reusable models, the American firm Blueberry is preferred. According to ratings based on user reviews of this children's product, the best absorbent panties are made by the manufacturers described below.
Merries
The leader is the Merries company. Produces panties for children weighing from 9 to 14 kg.
In addition to the fact that the panties are made of breathable material, they also have air channels along the waist - this ensures even greater dryness, absence of redness on the sensitive skin of the baby. Diapers are characterized by the presence of sidewalls that break when the product becomes unusable. There are Velcro straps for easy folding. The presence of an absorbent inlay with barriers is provided. The barriers are raised the moment the panties are put on the baby and fit comfortably to his crotch.
The positive aspects of the product (according to the experience of the parents) in the following positions:
- tightness to the body;
- high degree of air permeability;
- The absorbent surface has excellent absorption capacity;
- there is an indicator that signals moisture filling.
The downside is, of course, the high price of the product, which makes it not affordable for all families.
Goo
The second position is Goo for the weight category of babies from 9 to 14 kg.
The texture is extremely soft and light. The inner surface of the product is practically not in contact with the skin, which ensures maximum dryness of the buttocks.
Main pluses:
- the fit is comfortable, the product holds firmly on the baby's hips, without slipping during the most active movements;
- does not irritate even the most sensitive and delicate skin;
- the filler is characterized by absorbent properties.
The disadvantages include:
- regular use involves considerable financial costs;
- absorb less moisture by volume than analogues;
- are small, which requires parents to independently determine the size without taking into account the manufacturer's instructions.
Moony
Position number three - Moony for night sleep in the same weight category from 9 to 14 kg. Their main purpose is to make the night time for the baby as calm as possible. A sound sleep is ensured by the created feeling of dryness, as the panties are able to absorb a huge amount of moisture. On a long journey, such a design can also become a lifesaver.
The process of putting on a hygiene item is simple even on the most restless crumbs - a fold helps, which has the ability to stretch twice. Removing the product is also not difficult: you just need to make breaks along the line of the side seams. There is a fixing velcro to secure the used rolled product.
The main advantage of these panties, according to mothers, is in the increased absorbent layer and soft breathable material. There are practically no shortcomings, the only one is that, like other "Japanese", they have a high cost, which is not always affordable for an average young family.
"Libero Up & Go"
The fourth position in the rating is "Libero Up & Go" size 5 for babies weighing from 10 to 14 kg. This option will appeal to moms and dads who are looking for a product that is more budgetary than the products of Japanese manufacturers of children's absorbent panties discussed above, but with decent quality characteristics.
In convenience, they are somewhat inferior to Japanese counterparts, but they have advantages in the form of an elastic band of sufficient softness, equipped with barriers, the purpose of which is to prevent leaks, have opening sidewalls and a tape with a sticky layer, which ensures the process of folding the used product into a roller. Moms refer to the positive aspects as the reasonable price, as well as the fact that this model is well suited for both daytime and nighttime sleep, since it copes well with the fluid retention function.
The disadvantage is some rigidity and the fact that the actual dimensions of the product do not correspond to those indicated by the manufacturer.
"Huggies Little Walkers"
Fifth position - "Huggies Little Walkers" size 4 for a child weighing 9 to 14 kg. Model with good functionality: the anatomical shape prevents chafing of the sensitive area of the perineum between the legs. There are models for both female and male crumbs: for the former, the absorbent layer is located in the center, and for the latter, above the center in the front part, which corresponds to the peculiarities of urination of girls and boys. A distinctive feature of the design is the speed of transformation into a regular diaper and vice versa, and therefore they can be removed quite easily.
Mothers are pleased with the fact that the manufacturer has developed financially affordable separate models for sons and daughters. Advantages include side fasteners with an adhesive layer. Chagrin can cause a lack of elasticity and the quality that the filler has.
"Helen Harper Easy Comfort Maxi 6"
Position number six - "Helen Harper Easy Comfort Maxi 6" for babies weighing from 8 to 13 kg. A variant of a product that will interest a budget consumer: an affordable price of a product is combined with certain qualities of a more expensive analogue. On the positive side, there are additional features in the form of soft elastic side elastic bands, available tape with an adhesive layer for practical disposal.
But there are also disadvantages:
- the material used for the absorbent layer is bulky, which leads to an increase in the volume of the final product;
- the lack of a fullness indicator, in contrast to more expensive and advanced specimens, gives rise to the need for personal control over the process of filling the panties with moisture;
- the dimensional grid provided by the manufacturer does not always correspond to the real parameters.
"Pampers Pants Maxi"
Position number seven "Pampers Pants Maxi" for toddlers in the weight category from 9 to 14 kg at the age of 10 to 14 months. It is not difficult for a child to freely remove and put on such an element of the toilet on his own, which will contribute to the process of achieving the main goal - to learn how to use the pot. Moms are satisfied with the quality of the absorbent layer, but their effect is considered not long-term enough: the model is not suitable for long-term spending time, as well as night sleep. Some mommies criticize perfume.
Blueberry
In the ranking of reusable panties, Blueberry is the leader. The fabric material of this product (polyester) does not get wet, so when it gets dirty (and this happens quite often with toddlers), it is possible to instantly clean it by using a damp sponge. Adults decide on their own how many additional liners should be placed, thereby adjusting the absorbency of the children's household item.
As for the pros:
- this design allows parents to save money, and children learn to potty faster;
- the quality of the absorbent layer is at a decent level;
- there is a possibility of size adjustment;
- easy to wash: you can do it with a washing machine or by hand washing;
- a wide range of options for external design, a large range of sizes.
The disadvantage is minor and consists in the fact that replacement earbuds are purchased separately.
GlorYes!
A more budgetary but less popular option is the GlorYes panties!
Pros:
- uses a cloth called bamboo as the material of the product, which has excellent absorbency;
- it is possible to adjust the size of the underwear by means of buttons that are located at different distances;
- characterized by a variety of designs and a decent assortment of liners.
Minuses:
- bamboo is a material that dries for a long time, and the panties will be wet despite the replacement of the additional liner;
- the smell of urine in the process of intensive use, being absorbed into the fabric, practically does not go away after washing.
For those who want to save a family budget, the option of reusable panties is undoubtedly more economical. The initial cost of such structures may be higher, but in the process of operation it pays off.
Also, parents can test in practice the products of the same manufacturer, using different lines, since many manufacturers, focusing on consumers of various levels of material wealth, release both a budget product and premium products.
In the next video, you will find a comparison of panty diapers in the 9-14 kg weight category of the most famous brands: Pampers Pants Premium Care, GOON, Merries, Huggies Elite Soft and Moony.
