In choosing the best diaper for your child, you must inevitably start from the size and weight of the baby, to identify the most suitable size. As for clothes, in fact, diapers also have measures, to accompany the child in all stages of his growth
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Choose the diaper Suitable for your child may not be so easy for neo-generators. It is a garment that will become part of the family routine from the first days of life of the newborn until the so -called spannolination. It is fundamental Change the diaper regularly (This can also happen ten times a day in the case of infants), that is, every time it is dirty, to avoid redness, discomfort and irritation from the child.
Therefore, numerous aspects must be taken into consideration in thePurchase of the diaperfrom size to material, from shape to degree of absorbency, to ensure comfort, hygiene and safety to the small or small. Without forgetting respect for the environment.
To help you understand How to choose the right diaperstaking into account size, absorbency, risk irritation, materials of which they are composed and on how to dispose of them in the most correct way, we have identified some useful indications together with Lillydoothe brand specialized in diapers without perfumes, parabens and emulsifiers Peg, vegan, Oeko-Tex® certificates, Standard 100 and Peta. High performance and the attention to the sustainabilityLillydoo alongside the designwith products for original children and with nice fantasies, and the comfortthanks to subscriptions without constraints and 100% flexible to receive the monthly diapers of diapers directly at home.
Choose the “right” diaper: rules and advice
In choosing the Best diaper for your babymust inevitably start from size and from the weight of the child, for identify the most suitable size. As for clothes, in fact, diapers also have measures, to accompany the child in all stages of his growth. Generally, for each size (1, 2, 3 etc) the weight (in kg) for which it is considered more suitable, but of course the exceptions are many and depend on the type of diaper (with tears or panties), from the brand and from the degree of absorbency you want.
Lillydoofor example, specifies that the sizes of its diapers go by bands that sometimes are superimposable: in the event that children have a suitable weight for two sizes, the advice is that of Choose the largestbecause of the good fit. In any case, given that the child grows quite quickly, the smaller size can soon become unsuitable.
It therefore starts from the weight of the child but, time at a time, it will be necessary to catch some signals to evaluate when to move on to the next size.
How to understand if the diaper is tight? Choosing the correct size is fundamental why a too tight diaper Not only will it be uncomfortable to wear, but it may not even guarantee adequate absorbencybeing studied for quantity of minor liquids, causing unpleasant escapes or humidity.
Furthermore, if you notice redness or irritation on the child’s skin, one of the reasons that lead to these outbursts is a diaper too tight or adherent And in this case the advice is to move on to a larger size. To understand if the size is the correct one also pay attention to tabs diaper adhesive, which can be an excellent help. The two tabs should in fact match and when they begin to “get away” or It is more difficult to overlapthe time could have come to move on to the next diaper size. Even the elastic can help to understand if the size has become too small: it should in fact close itself without tightening and leaving signs on the belly of the baby or girl.
Vice versa, if the diaper is too big risks sliding, not adhere and move during the movements, causing liquid leakage who will not keep the child dry, creating annoyance and inconvenience.
In general, it may be useful to verify that about 2 fingers always pass between the belt and the tummy, so that even in case of swelling the child has enough space.
Better a teraded diaper or a panty?
It is also necessary to evaluate the more suitable type of diapers: In fact, there are both those with lateral tears and those with a panty, which differ in the way they are worn and removed.
THE Strew diapers They wrap around the child’s body using adhesives or velcro tears (tabs) placed on both sides to open and close. In this case, make sure that the closing system guarantees that the diaper adapts perfectly to the belly and back of the child thanks to these elements: elastic wings, front wings, adhesive tabs and front end.
Those a pantine Instead they are designed to be more similar to the unique briefs, they have an elastic alive and can be more easily pulled up and down even by the child himself. To change the children in this case it is sufficient to lower them as if they were trousers, and they do not require lying the child on a changing table (However, unlike the tear, it will be necessary Remove all clotheslike rips or shorts). The pantine diapers are indicated above all when it is teaching the child to use the pottersince they are more similar to normal intimate clothing and can be managed more independently.
What if the child suffers from dermatitis? Which diaper to choose?
Wear the daily diapers It can lead children to have irritations or dermatitis, which are extremely subjective and can have very different causes: they may depend on what the little ones wear, on what they eat, but also be caused by the change of temperatures or habits.
The skin of the children is very delicate and the area of the Sederino, in particular, can blush or irritate with great ease, also transforming itself into diaper dermatitiswith small plates between buttocks, interior thighs and life tour.
In choosing the diaper, it is therefore necessary to take into account some precautions, starting from verifying that they are dermatologically or clinically testedas well as without perfumes, allergens and additives, so as to reduce the presence of chemical elements. In any case, some materials may prove to be annoying for some skin. For this, it is recommended to choose Soft diapers and products with high quality materials Like the Lillydoo ones, which are hypoallergenic. In addition, the brand ensures that all materials in contact with the skin is tested by dermatest, a seal that confirms how the products for the care of children do not cause intolerances on sensitive skin.
As anticipated, even choosing the right size is crucial: Diapers too narrowin addition to not being comfortable, can in fact cause irritation by rubbing. Fundamental is then one correct cleanliness and hygiene of the intimate parts of the boy or girl: it is preferable to change the diaper regularly or as soon as it gets dirty, rinsing the skin with warm water, avoiding soaps, talc, perfumes or other detergents and drying well, especially in winter, with a soft cloth.
In particular, it is good not to forget to carefully clean the folds of the skinwhere they can deposit sebum and dirty and with sweat you risk more easily to cause inflammation. In addition, in the area of the buttocks, inner thigh and genitals, it is advisable to pay attention to the proliferation of mushrooms and bacteria.
Especially if the child suffers from atopic dermatitis, it is important to contact your pediatrician for more accurate advice.
What’s inside the diaper?
A disposable diaper is mainly composed of waterproof plastic material.
Starting from the inside, in the part in contact with the child’s skin, there is a layer of polypropylene of soft and permeable consistency, which must allow the passage of liquids to the intermediate absorbent layer. This layer absorbentas anticipated, is mostly constituted by cellulose and from a granules chemical gel (SAP, Super Absorbent Powder) such as the Sodium Polycrylate, capable of absorbing a volume of liquid equal to 200-300 times its weight.
Finally, outside, there is a layer of polyethylenewhich has the task of avoiding liquid leakage. A further thin layer of polypropylene may also be present in the diaper, which aims to make the external surface softer. Finally, there are adhesives or velcro closures, elastic bands in life and on the thigh tour. To aggregate the parts that make up the diaper are generally used with the Hot Melt.
For this it is more necessary than ever Pay attention to which diapers are chosenavoiding the use of excessive plastic or products containing harmful substances and chemical agents risky for health, as well as for the environment. The advice is to try to buy diapers With Made in Green by Oeko-Tex® certificationa label that tells us that the product is traceable for all types of textile and leather element, and that it verifies that an article has been tested for harmful substances. This happens through certification according to the 100 by Oeko-Tex® standard or the Standard by Oeko-Tex®. It also guarantees that the product was made with sustainable processes in eco-friendly and socially responsible working conditions (through certification according to Step by Oeko-Tex®).
Diapers: how to dispose of them and how to make a conscious choice
How to properly dispose of the US diapers? Once these products are dirty, they must be thrown into the undifferentiated garbage container or in dedicated containers if the municipality in which you reside.
In general, the environmental impact of disposal diapers is definitely important, also considering the production (which requires enormous consumption of energy and non -recyclable raw materials and the use of large quantities of water), the transport and the distribution.
If you use US diapers, it is therefore more important than ever to make, where possible, a conscious choice, for example by selecting more respectful products of the environment, animals and people.
For example, i Usa diapers, throws the Lillydoo Green line They avoid plastic where possible, instead using natural ingredients such as non -bleaching cellulose, which gives it the natural beige color, and packs in Certified paper FSC®. Where the company uses plastic to guarantee the performance of the product in the absence of ecological alternatives, the brand neutralize the amount of plastic Used by collaborating with Plastic Bank®. Every time a product of the Lillydoo Green line is purchased, Plastic Bank receives part of the proceeds, which is invested to eliminate plastic waste from the environment. This also helps socially disadvantaged communities in Haiti, the Philippines and Indonesia to benefit from recycling. In addition, Lillydoo diapers have the absorbent core made with a cellulose layer from managed forests responsible FSC® certified.
In the end, All lines of Lillydoo diapers are vegan (therefore do not contain substances of animal origin), Not they come animal newspapersas certified by Peta, and have the label Made in Green by Oeko-Tex®.
