Preparing yourself with diapers

brendall99 · December 2014

Hello, I wanted to prepare myself and buy diapers to have in stock but want opionions on how many packs of what sizes I should start with .... im guessing one pack of newborns since they grow sk fast but what about after? just to have an idea. Thanks!

HailsMom · December 2014

this is a tough one - some babies are in some sizes longer than others and some just skip a size. Also you might find that one brand doesn't work well for you or baby has a reaction to it.

I would say maybe buy small packages of a few different brands - but wouldn't go crazy until you know what works for you.

FYI, my 7lbs daughter actually ended up starting off in premies for the first month and then was in newborns for awhile after that.

HerHighness · December 2014

Not all brands work for all babies. Some babies dont wear newborn diapers for long. I would get maybe a pack or two of newborns and a pack or two of sizes 1s. Maybe try a few different brands and see what works for you. Huggies never worked for me. She shit thru every single one she ever wore. I had great luck with pampers swaddlers for newborns and then moved to Luvs.

mali3 · December 2014

I would suggest starting to buy size 1. Newborn diapers are not always needed - i know in the differnet hospitals i have delivered in, they have provided me with plenty of newborn diapers so they may cover you! And I agree with the previous posts...buy little packs to make sure you like the brand. I would say going to with Pampers Swaddlers is a safe bet!

chicagojackie · December 2014

This

Nvywife · December 2014

Start setting aside money, either in a savings account or gift cards to your preferred store. DS was out of NB after only a pack but then stayed in size 2 for what seemed like forever. Poor thing is still a bean pole with no back side, to keep his pants up.

Alygohome · December 2014

These

Irishcurls · December 2014

Swaddlers

kerrigrooves · December 2014

I just bought a pack of 1s to have and if he is a tiny baby Ill have my mom run out and get some NBs. I liked Pampers Swaddlers sensitive NB too

lailou · December 2014

I've bought 2 packs of pampers newborn. I'm stopping there.

reneamac313 · December 2014

Yeah, I totally am going to get some Depends for myself once she is born! Just put one of those sexy things on and call it a day.

Oh wait, for the baby? I can't help...I'll be using cloth diapers. I do hear Pampers Swaddlers are good but it can vary when it comes to your baby.

chickyclg · December 2014

Definitely hold off until after your shower, we got a ton of diapers!

ambz06060 · December 2014

I bought a box of Pampers Swaddlers in 1s only because I had a ridiculously cheap coupon. I will not buy any more because I know for a fact my sister asked for them on the shower invite (which I wasn't too pleased with due to the fact that I know some may not work for my baby). Oh well, I'm not going to be like that.

cinnamonsugar · December 2014

Ditto on gift carding it. I wouldn't want to have to return a bunch because of wrong size/ doesn't work for this kid/ etc.

brendall99 · December 2014

Thanks a lot... very helpful!!!

DBride2006 · December 2014

People really panic about diapers, but I'd say we spend $40-$50 a month on diapers. Compared to how quickly they go through clothes and shoes over the first year, I'd suggest stocking up on season-appropriate clothing you find on sale. PJs, bottoms, tops, jackets/sweaters, socks, eventually shoes. And they grow out of everything so fast (or else you need clothes across seasons).

Personally, I never found diapers to put me out much, but keeping them in clothes that fit always seemed more expensive to me!

thegoodpotato · December 2014

DBride2006 said:

People really panic about diapers, but I'd say we spend $40-$50 a month on diapers. Compared to how quickly they go through clothes and shoes over the first year, I'd suggest stocking up on season-appropriate clothing you find on sale. PJs, bottoms, tops, jackets/sweaters, socks, eventually shoes. And they grow out of everything so fast (or else you need clothes across seasons).

Personally, I never found diapers to put me out much, but keeping them in clothes that fit always seemed more expensive to me!

This. I never bought in advance. We just buy as we go. Once their growth stabilizes a bit, buy the big boxes of Huggies or Pampers (the 192 diaper packs). That'll last you for a month or more, and you can get them on sale for $37 sometimes.

mylazypony · December 2014

I got a 50% off a monthly bundle code when I signed up with The Honest co.

jennypolkadots · December 2014

We're using cloth prefolds from birth and like that they are so adjustable and should work on any baby under 10 lbs. We got the newborn size from green mountain diapers. There are several ways you can fold them and use a snappi to get a perfect fit. So this is a good option for a lot of people worried about size issues. Our newborn stash is 24 prefolds, 6 fitted workhorse diapers, 6 stay dry doublers, 3 wool covers, 2 adjustable pul covers, and 2 newborn "mommy's touch" covers to fit under the cord stump.

You should be changing your baby every 2 hours regardless of what type of diaper they're in to avoid rashes. So newborns will go through about 12 diapers a day or 84 a week. You may need more than you think!

bhjones1980 · December 2014

jennypolkadots said:

You should be changing your baby every 2 hours regardless of what type of diaper they're in to avoid rashes. So newborns will go through about 12 diapers a day or 84 a week. You may need more than you think!

or you could just change your baby when they soil themselves.... it would save you the annoyance of checking that egg timer to see if you are on top of your two hour schedule.

crabigator · December 2014

Personally, I would also make sure that you have an active Amazon Prime/Mom subscription or a similar one at Diapers.com or something, to make sure that you can order diapers from home in case you don't feel like schlepping out to the store in your first weeks/months.

There will never be a time when you appreciate more having packages (of diapers, creams, that swing that maybe will make your baby be quiet for at least 30 minutes) delivered directly to your door within 1-2 days.

DBride2006 · December 2014

sarabeller said:

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR BABY'S DIAPER EVERY TWO HOURS. What the hell kind of bullshit advice is that? Change the baby when the diaper is wet and/or dirty. It's not rocket science.

I have to agree... I certainly don't wake my babies up every 2 hours round the clock to change their diapers. Certainly if they have a dirty diaper, I change it, but trust me when I tell you... if they start sleeping in blissful, much-needed 4+ hour stretches, you won't be waking them up to change a slightly wet diaper!

mirigirl · December 2014

DH and I have bought a couple boxes of each size, the key however is to tape the receipt to the diaper box. That way if your LO does not do well in those diapers or you didnt use much of that size, you can easily return them.

erobbins09 · December 2014

Today's quandary....I wonder if she wipes before she poops?

And good job ladies...

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