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Before the birth of their first child, many questions arise in the minds of future parents. Most of them relate to baby care, namely choosing suitable diapers. What if they cause irritation? What about the umbilical wound, don’t diapers rub it? The Russian diaper manufacturer YokoSun, which thousands of families have trusted for more than nine years, understands these and other issues.
Fact 1.A newborn will need 7-10 diapers per day
Diapers are able to absorb moisture for a long time. For example, YokoSun diapers from the Premium line provide dryness for 12 hours and can absorb even loose stool.
However, the skin of a newborn is special. It is delicate, thin and differs from the skin of older children in its high hydrophilicity. This is why special care is required. First, diapers must be breathable. And secondly, it is recommended to change them every 3 hours. This will help avoid irritation and diaper rash.
However, waking up your baby at night to change the diaper is not necessary. After such an awakening, it will be difficult for the child to put him back to sleep. You can rely on the moisture indicator, which is found on all YokoSun diapers. If the indicator has not changed color, it means the diaper is not full yet and there is no need to wake up the child to change the diaper.
Fact 2.The diaper should not touch the umbilical wound
The baby’s body in the womb receives nutrients through the umbilical cord. After birth, there is an umbilical remnant on the baby’s body for some time. Usually within 4-10 days it disappears, and an umbilical wound forms in its place.
Quite quickly, during the first month of the baby’s life, it drags on. Experts do not recommend additional care for it - applying creams or other products. However, hygiene and the absence of mechanical damage must be monitored.
Modern diapers are made from soft materials, so that the belt does not cause damage to either the wound or the entire tummy. It is important to note that a properly fitted diaper should not touch the navel area. When putting it on your baby, you need to make sure that the belt is below the navel. You can also conveniently fold the elastic waistband down to avoid contact with the wound.
Fact 3.There are at least 6 sizes of baby diapers
For newborns, one is suitable - NB (new born). This is the smallest size of all existing ones. You will find diapers of this size, for example, in the rulersComfort and Premium from YokoSun. They are suitable for children whose weight has not yet reached five kilograms.
But purchasing large numbers of packs of diapers in this size is a bad idea. The fact is that babies grow differently, and pretty soon it may turn out that the baby’s diaper is already too small. And wearing tight diapers leads to irritation, squeezing of the tummy and leaks.
So as soon as you notice marks from the elastic on your tummy or start noticing that the diaper is leaking, then it’s time to switch to a new size.
Fact 5. Diaper powders and cream are not needed without a doctor's prescription
I want to thoroughly prepare for caring for my baby at home: immediately purchase both baby powder and diaper cream. However, such funds will only be needed after a doctor’s prescription.
Cream and powder are usually used to protect the skin from diaper rash and irritation. But in fact, problems with the condition of the baby’s skin are eliminated not by additional products, but by a breathable diaper and its timely change.
Fact 6. Double ruffles, hypoallergenicity and quality of materials really play a role
After the birth of their first child, parents are faced with a lot of worries; it is better to exclude the unpleasant consequences of using unsuitable diapers from this list. For example, you should pay attention in advance to the hypoallergenicity of the product. This way you can avoid irritation on your baby’s skin.
When choosing a diaper, you can pay attention to the voluntary certification of products, information about which the manufacturer places on the packaging. This means that in addition to the mandatory control steps, the diapers were examined in an independent laboratory and confirmed that they meet the specified characteristics. For example, all YokoSun diapers have such quality marks.
In addition, diapers consist of several layers, the quality of which plays a role. The inner one is in contact with the skin, it should be soft and cellular to distribute moisture inside the diaper. Only when products consist of soft materials with air channels can they be called breathable. This reduces the risk of diaper rash on your baby's sensitive skin.
An absorbent layer is also provided, which is responsible for absorbency. The better it is, the more moisture it can absorb. YokoSun diapers use Japanese absorbent, which not only absorbs, but also prevents the formation of lumps.
In the end, double frills will additionally protect against leaks. You can safely count on them even at night.