How many diapers to take to the hospital and how to choose them?

Each expectant mother, who will soon have to gather at the maternity hospital, wonders how to choose a diaper for the baby and how much is needed during his stay with the mother in the maternity hospital. Also an important question that worries newly-minted mommies is whether the purchased diapers are suitable for the maternity hospital for the baby after being discharged, for how long the baby will have enough of this size, whether it is possible to purchase them in advance, thus easing childcare chores.

It should be clarified that the health of the baby, in particular, depends on properly used diapers, because the correct size for the child’s age and weight protects their skin from contact with the liquid in the diapers, prevents chafing and diapers, therefore it is not recommended to purchase diapers in advance in large quantities .

So, to calculate the required number of diapers, you need to roughly assume how long you might have to stay there. As a rule, in maternity hospitals, observation of a woman and a baby during natural childbirth ranges from 3 to 5 days, and during operative childbirth it can reach up to 7 days. But these are only approximate periods, let's be frank: you cannot be completely sure in advance how the delivery will take place, as well as in the post-natal period. It is necessary to foresee a different development of the situation in advance. Even in the case of unplanned circumstances, there are no problems, the maternity hospital provides for the moment when certain things are necessary for the woman or child. This moment is solved with the help of close mothers who, if necessary, can bring the necessary things, passing them through the hospital staff. This would be the best option, since carrying large bags with things to the hospital is not very convenient and easy.

Now, if you roughly navigate the number of days spent in the hospital, you can calculate how many diapers a newborn will need per day. Conditionally, the baby needs to change the diaper before each feeding, that is, every 3 hours, since the emptying of the intestines of the newborn happens quite often. Do not discount the fact that this can happen after feeding.

Saving diapers is not the answer. This is due to the fact that the smaller the newborn is in a wet diaper, the less likely it is to encounter skin problems in the baby. If the child has diaper dermatitis, then you have to buy special creams to cure him. In this case, you not only do not save, but also spend money on the purchase of a cream that is expensive.

Taking into account all the criteria for daily need for diapers, taking into consideration normally conducted and at the same time natural childbirth, one can orient that most likely during the stay in the hospital the baby will be quite small package, which consists of 27-33 pieces of diapers.In this case, if you can not find a small package that is convenient for the hospital, you can use a large one, dividing it by the required amount and after removing the diapers for the hospital in a separate package. Diapers do not require any sterile packaging, so you can not worry about ensuring sterility. Also, if there is a need for diapers, do not forget about loved ones who can take care of the right amount of diapers for the baby and, as mentioned earlier, will be able to pass through the hospital staff.

From time to time, a newborn can be swaddled without a diaper, letting the baby’s delicate skin relax (this is not only possible, but necessary). In this case, the consumption will be reduced to 3-5 pieces per day. It is important to take into account the possibility of your maternity hospital to provide the baby with diapers in full size.

There are a large number of maternity hospitals whose doctors are against the use of disposable diapers; in such establishments you will be fully provided with diapers. However, in some maternity hospitals they give 10 or 15 diapers for one baby, in this case it is impossible to do without disposable diapers. The best option here is alternation. Also from diapers you can make reusable diapers that will save you from irritation and diaper rash on the skin of the child.

Indeed, each mother meets diaper rash, as babies in large numbers leave meconium (the original channel), which has a sticky consistency. Be sure to wash your baby before putting a diaper on him. It is also advisable to pre-lubricate the skin under the diaper with a special cream or use powder.

It is important to mention the size of diapers for newborns. It directly depends on the weight of the child. So, for children with a weight of 2-5 kg, the first size is suitable, for babies the second size is larger (3-6 kg). Do not forget to carefully tuck the diapers of the second size in order to heal the umbilical wound, which can not be blocked (on the diapers of the first size there is usually a cutout for these purposes). You need to carefully approach the choice of diapers for the baby, otherwise you will not be able to avoid problems such as wet ass and rubbed, strong diaper rash and irritation.

You can not buy flavored diapers or diapers with additional impregnation for very young children, to avoid subsequently an allergic reaction. Otherwise, you will lose money spent on the product, and you will have to treat the baby for a very long time.

Buying a huge pack of diapers at once can save a lot. But do not hurry so much when it comes to the newborn.

At first, the baby gains weight at an accelerated pace: up to 1 kg per month. On diapers of the second size, the maximum weight is indicated at 6 kg - his child can reach as early as 2 to 3 months of life. In addition, at first, the brand has to be constantly changed, trying to find its own, for which there are no inflammations, rashes and other allergic reactions. The first months of a baby’s life are a constant search, and it’s definitely not worth stocking up with a large amount of hygiene products of the same brand.

You can try to get a few diapers of different brands. Now there is an opportunity to buy them individually, for example, in a children's store or a pharmacy. Thus, you can decide and choose the most suitable for you. The high price of diapers does not always mean that they are the best. You need to look at the reactions of your baby’s skin.

Modern diapers - a great "magic wand" for parents: restful sleep, the ability to go on a visit, ride in a car carrier without "accidents" and do without daily washing. Few people can imagine how to do without them, and how our mothers managed to raise us.

From the personal experience of pregnant women: in the puerperal ward, mothers quickly guessed to change diapers, collecting a collection of different brands. A great and free way to evaluate all available options. In addition, in many maternity hospitals, maternity patients are given advertising kits with probes for children's products. They always have diapers: one or two, and sometimes whole small packages from different manufacturers.

No matter how much you want to buy that huge pack of diapers with great savings, think. Perhaps half will remain unused. Or even the whole: if an allergic reaction to this brand proves or the diapers do not fit anatomically and will leak. You will be able to acquire these huge packs later when you find the best option and the baby will not add weight at such a fast pace.

Given our recommendations, you can easily calculate how many diapers you need to take to the hospital and which ones. Remember that the comfort of a child is the key to your peace of mind, so do not save either time or money to find the best option for him.

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