Night diapers: how are they different from regular diapers and does a child need them?

How are night diapers different from regular ones

Common disposable diapers were developed in the 1960s. After a short time, a new, optimized version appeared - nightly. The key feature was that such diapers absorbed more moisture.

Since then, technology has stepped forward, but the essence has not changed - night diapers are still designed to absorb more, faster, reliably lock in moisture, preventing leaks from which the baby can wake up.

Today, such diapers contain more absorbent material that absorbs moisture. The shape differs: usually they are more voluminous, and the elastic bands and rims on the legs are wider and denser. Thanks to this combination, high-quality night diapers will not cause discomfort and will not cause you to wake up.

When does a baby need night diapers

But if the child already wakes up every three hours at night, why does he need special diapers? Indeed, in this case there is no need for night diapers. It will appear later, when the baby's circadian rhythms begin to form and he learns to sleep through the night without waking up to feed.

Over time, the number of hours of sleep increases, and by about one year the child usually sleeps longer, almost like an adult. By the way, we have already talked in more detail about the amazing facts about newborn sleep in this article. So at this time, parents begin to wonder: should they wake up the child to change the diaper at night?

And this question is quite logical, because experts recommend changing diapers every three hours to prevent diaper rash and irritation from appearing on the skin. However, sleep is a priority, so it is still not recommended to wake the child. Then the baby needs night diapers - ones that will not only protect against discomfort and awakening, but also will not cause irritation, diaper rash, or so-called diaper dermatitis.

How to choose night diapers

Night diapers are different - the shape, composition, size and more differ. Usually parents try many options until they find ones that are comfortable for them and suitable for the baby. But here are the criteria you can use when searching for suitable overnight diapers:

• Form

Both diapers and panty diapers can be worn at night. Diapers are more voluminous and are fastened at the waist with Velcro, while panty diapers have a wide elastic band and are put on the baby like regular panties.

Pantie diapers are suitable for older babies because they do not restrict movement and are anatomically more optimized. That is why nYokoSun diapers are created in the form of panties - they fit snugly to the body and provide space for movement even in sleep.

• Absorbent layer and inner surface

The two main tasks of overnight diapers are reliable absorbency and protection from diaper rash. In order not to make a mistake, you need to pay attention to the inner layers. So, we have already found out that the absorbent layer is responsible for absorbing an increased amount of moisture. It must be of high quality, otherwise the diaper will not cope; lumps will form in it after filling.

В YokoSun night diapersuse even more Japanese absorbent, which protects against leaks all night long. And by the way, the inner cellular layer will also protect you from lumps. This texture ensures even distribution of moisture inside the diaper.

• Breathable materials

As for protection against diaper rash, here we take a closer look at the concept of a “breathable” diaper. A diaper that allows air to penetrate inside is called a breathable diaper. Due to this and high absorption, the skin remains dry.

Breathable diaper - multi-layered, made of materials that ensure air circulation. This, for example, is a non-woven fabric; it has a large number of holes and forms air channels.

It is important that the composition does not contain aggressive chemicals and flavors. Otherwise, there is a high risk of irritation and allergies.

• Rubber bands

Additionally, rubber bands protect against leaks. Most often, moisture flows along the back and legs - these areas are worth paying attention to when choosing a diaper.

A wide and elastic elastic band at the waist works best. It should fit snugly against the baby's tummy, but not squeeze it. Pay attention to whether red marks remain on the baby's skin after changing the diaper.

Double rims can save you from leaks on the legs. These are exactly what are provided in YokoSun night panty diapers. Spread them on the baby's legs, and the moisture will definitely not get through.

• Size

Success is guaranteed by choosing the right size. A diaper that is too big will leak, and one that is too small will leak too. Moreover, there are no unified standards for the size of diapers for different manufacturers, which means the lines may differ.

You should focus on the child’s weight. The packaging usually indicates what weight range the size is designed for. For example, size range YokoSun overnight panty diapers looks like this:

• M - 5-10 kilograms
• L - 9-14 kilograms
• XL - 12-20 kilograms
• XXL - 15-23 kilograms

If the child’s weight falls on the border of two sizes, you should choose the larger one. Otherwise, the diaper may squeeze the tummy and leak.

• Convenience for parents

Diapers should be easy to use, this is also an important criterion when choosing and purchasing. Several elements can be responsible for ease of maintenance.

So, in YokoSun overnight diaper panties have tear-off seams on the sides of the elastic - the diapers are easy to remove in one motion. The fill indicator will show when the diaper is full of moisture - it will change its color to blue. And, of course, recycling tape - with its help it is easy to roll up the diaper after use.

Only parents can decide whether to use night diapers or not, after consulting with their pediatrician. But once the decision has already been made, it’s worth choosing night care products that will meet the most stringent requirements of your baby’s sensitive skin. Night YokoSun panty diapersare manufactured with them in mind.