Newborn nappies are two types they are disposable nappies and re- usable nappies. Disposable nappies are seen as being convenient to use, whether in the home or on the go! They consist of gel molecules which soak up the urine and lock it away from your baby’s skin, thus creating a lower risk of nappy rash.
There are many types of nappies on the market, and the best way of finding a suitable nappy is to experiment with different brands. The main things to look out for are a close snug fit to avoid leakage, and a good elasticated and adjustable waist band and leg holes to allow freedom of movement, and comfort. As your baby grows their needs change, as they become more mobile it is important to choose a nappy that allows a greater sense of freedom.
The amount of nappies you need per day is very variable, on average for a newborn baby you are likely to go through about 12 nappies in a 24 hour period. I would recommend buying nappies in bulk as it is more economical, however remember if your baby is on the borderline of weight, either go up to the next size, or buy a week’s supply at a time. You will find as a newborn they will not be in newborn nappies for long.
Disposable nappies are not as cost effective or eco-friendly as terry toweling nappies, they contribute approximately 50% of household waste, and however there are eco-friendly nappies available to buy in large supermarkets.
Many parents choose disposable nappies, as they are much easier to use, and involve no additional washing, for those in a smaller dwelling where drying washing is much trickier, disposable nappies are certainly more favorable, this does not mean that terry toweling nappies are not an option.
Re-usable nappies have become a lot easier to use, and are much more eco-friendly than disposable. You can buy traditional toweling squares which you pin together, or you can buy pre-shaped nappies which have all the fastening built in. Before rushing in with buying the pre-shaped nappies, it is worth noting that these do take a lot longer to dry than the traditional toweling square.
The cost is initially expensive, so make sure you are going to go through with it before you purchase all the items needed for re-usable nappies, perhaps trial it first, and then makes your decision based on practical experience. When you work out the cumulative costs of disposable and re-usable nappies, re-usable do turn out to be a lot cheaper in the long run. They can also be used again for future children.
The main negative issue surrounding re-usable nappies is the amount of washing as they can certainly add a lot to your daily wash! Remembering you will also have sheets, vests, sleep suits etc. to clean everyday especially whilst your baby is a newborn. You may consider using disposable nappies to start with and then make the transition into re-usable nappies once you have mastered looking after a newborn baby, and got yourself into a basic routine.
Nappy rash is also more common when using re-usable nappies, however there are many creams available to help aid with nappy rash and this should not be enough to persuade you to choose disposable nappies, and nappy rash can also occur with disposable nappies. Sudocream is a great barrier cream; however for more intensive relief from sore nappy rash metanium cream is very effective. For more information on the advantages of re-usable nappies, or advice on how to use them, ask your health visitor or midwife, as a practical demonstration is the best way of discovering how to use them in the correct way.
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