Disposable diapers: what is needed and what to choose?

Tight swaddling of newborns is a thing of the past. But diapers as the main attribute of this process will accompany our babies for a long time. A diaper is a rectangle of fine calico or soft flannel. This is the first clothes of a newborn, and a substitute for bed sheets, and even a blanket in the summer heat. She needs the baby in the crib, in the stroller, and in the arms of the mother during the feeding. Without it, can not do. That's just along with the usual diapers from the fabric of the modern industry offers a new, very convenient and economical disposable.

Baby disposable diapers are able to hold any moisture and turn it into a thick gel, just like diapers. After use they do not need to be washed. The use of such material saves time moms employed in the wash. It is convenient to use them on trips, visiting a doctor, shopping trips.

Diapers for one time can replace the wipes that are commonly used in the daily hygienic procedures of the baby: air baths, diaper change, baby skin treatment. It can be spread into the stroller during walks. And finally, they are included in the required minimum, which each young mommy prepares at the maternity hospital and to discharge the baby.

The positive aspects of this product are obvious:

• disposable diapers will save Mom's time, which she can spend on communicating with the child, his development;
• using them, you will be spared from the constant rubbing of the mountains of dirty linen, which inevitably accompany all parents;
• they are irreplaceable when mother and baby travel (train, plane, car), away, scheduled examinations of a pediatrician or are treated in medical institutions;
• diaper materials are hypoallergenic when used correctly.

The cons of the one-time only are also present.

• Constant use of disposable, despite its obvious convenience, will be very expensive. Sometimes it's easier to wash than to spend the money you need for a family.
• Disposable diapers should not be used for changing.
• Continuing to use them in the care of the baby is not very useful for his skin. In hot weather, they overheat the skin of the child, causing perspiration, and, as a consequence, redness, irritation of the skin.

Before we talk about the types and parameters, consider their device.

Disposable diaper is a soft and thin laminate. Polyethylene in the lower layer does not allow fluid to flow on the mattress on which the baby lies. The outer layer consists of cellulose fibers.

By the way, cellulose is a natural material, which means it is hypoallergenic. Between the lower and upper layers - absorbent filler, which turns any liquid medium into a gel.

You can buy such a miracle in the pharmacy chain, supermarkets and regular stores. They are available in packages, the number of diapers in which varies from 5 to 120 pieces. In pharmacies, you can buy them and by the piece, which is very convenient and not so expensive.

The usual sizes of such products are 40x60, 60x60 and 60x90 cm. Some mothers use large diapers for the independent production of absorbent napkins for daily care of children in the first year of life. To do this, just cut it into pieces of the size you need.

Manufactured products can vary not only by parameters, but also by material: the main ones are cellulose, cotton. There are also paper produced in rolls.

In general, the mother herself can decide which ones to take for her specifically for her child.

In addition to products for newborns and babies, an option for adults is also available. Diapers are convenient for caring for bedridden patients and the elderly, during the postoperative periods, undergoing medical examinations, medical manipulations, ultrasound and other procedures.

If you are convinced that such diapers are absolutely necessary for you and your baby, The following points should be highlighted.

• Before buying, carefully read the data on the packaging. Choose only natural and hypoallergenic materials that will help preserve the health of your child. If your baby is prone to allergies, do not buy flavored options.
• Absorbent material in the composition of products of artificial origin. Therefore, it is important to prevent prolonged skin contact of the child with such material.
• Before buying, compare products from different manufacturers, identify the advantages and disadvantages of their products.
• Compare prices for products from different manufacturers in different places and choose the most acceptable price range.

Among the most common manufacturers of absorbent diapers are the following brands: Tena Bed, Seni, Bella, Helen Harper and Euron Extra. Consider their proposals in more detail.

• Tena bed from Sweden offers high quality products. Gentle outer layer of smooth and skin-friendly cellulose fibers. Below it is internal (also from natural materials), which will absorb any liquid remarkably. This will provide the child with a comfortable atmosphere. Do not cause allergies, perfectly retain odors. Packages are 30 and 80 pieces. Available sizes: 60x60; 60x90; 85x140 cm. Price for 5 pieces - about 120 rubles.

• Seni soft Perfectly fit into your arsenal of hygienic materials for an infant or an older child. Such diapers can be used when swaddling, changing diapers, to lay in a stroller or bed to protect the mattress. Gentle surface, natural materials (fluff pulp that does not crumple) will protect your child from negative influences and will not cause allergies. A thin bottom layer of polyethylene material not only prevents leakage, but also helps to not slip on any surface. And it is very important for the safety of your child. This brand is not very high price for a package of 5 pieces - only 90 rubles. On sale there are packagings and on 30 pieces. Standard sizes - 40x60; 60x60; 60x90; 90x170 cm

• Bella Happy It also produces diapers from natural and very palpable materials that very quickly absorb liquid. The price for the packaging of the goods of this brand is the highest - about 140 rubles.

• Helen harper manufactures its products from materials that are not woven. The filler is cellulose. Pleasant, hypoallergenic, reliable. A distinctive feature of the product is drawing on the surface and a relatively low price - about 100 rubles per package.

• Euron Extra, like other manufacturers use ingredients of natural origin. They remarkably collect excess liquid due to the uniform distribution of absorbent cellulose fibers. Diapers of this manufacturer do not form folds. We draw your attention to the fact that the products of this brand have the lowest price - about 80 rubles for a package of 5 pieces. As you can see, they are very cheap.

• In addition to the main manufacturing companies, there is a German company. Hartmann. She also uses natural materials that have a beneficial effect on the skin of the baby and reliably protect it. A distinctive feature of diapers - small "tracks" for better absorption of moisture over the entire surface. The packaging of this manufacturer from 20 to 100 pieces with varying degrees of liquid absorption. Standard sizes: 40x60; 60x60; 60x90; 90x180 cm

Of course, now the use of modern high-quality disposable products for child care is widespread. All reviews on various forums for moms about their use are extremely positive. Such diapers are simply indispensable in specific difficult life situations, they are waterproof and hygienic. They will help you out if you are traveling, if you don’t have time to do the laundry, and it’s quite banal if you turn off the water in your house. They have many positive qualities that consumers will surely like. As for the cost, manufacturers offer different prices.

Finally, it is worth noting that not all mothers are constantly ready to use such newfangled diapers. Variants of cloth, which are still more familiar, do not cost so much and are even able to be inherited, will serve us faithfully for a long time.

For a comparative review of child disposable diapers, see the following video.