Did you know how to choose a diaper that won't leak? Here are 4 useful tips

Imagine: you changed your child’s diaper, went for a walk, and after 20 minutes you noticed that your pants were already all wet. You have to change your child’s clothes on the go, if you have a change of clothes with you, or return home. And then the endless washing, drying, ironing begins again.

However, leaks can be avoided if you take into account several features when choosing a diaper and dressing your baby. We'll tell you what is important to pay attention to.

Choose the size according to the child’s weight

Have you noticed that sometimes the diaper does not fit tightly to the baby’s body? For example, it bulges in the back or front or rubs - when changing the child's clothes, red marks are visible around the legs. This means that the diaper does not fit - and this is one of the main reasons for leakage.

Usually, the size of a diaper is determined not by the age, but by the weight of the baby.Children grow quickly, in addition, the body of each baby is individual. Therefore, before 6 months, you should not buy several packages of the same size for future use. It’s better to weigh your child regularly and buy products as they grow.

Most often, diaper manufacturers mark sizes like this:

• S — 2–7 kg;
• M - 5–12 kg;
• L - 10–15 kg.

This weight range is very wide, which can make choosing the right size difficult. But there are brands that have an extended range of sizes and a small weight range. With them, you won't have to endure leaks until your baby grows to the right size.

For example: this is the sizing chart for YokoSun diapers. It is convenient to select the size as the baby grows; there are models even for newborns weighing from 2 to 5 kg

Choose anti-caking filler

The absorbent properties of a diaper depend on what is inside it. If the filler is of poor quality, it will disintegrate from moisture and form clumps. As a result, part of the diaper will not be absorbent, it will begin to leak, and the baby will be wet. Lumps also do not add comfort, so the child may be capricious more often.

Usually inside diapers there is a substance that absorbs moisture - an absorbent. It can not only absorb, but also retain moisture for up to 12 hours. To keep the baby dry, the absorbent layer is placed between the fabric, which prevents moisture from seeping back into the baby's body and out.

YokoSun diapers use Japanese absorbent gel as a filler, and the fabric layer is a two-layer 3D fabric. It quickly conducts moisture inside, so the baby will be comfortable even if he sits and plays in a diaper for a long time. The absorbent layer is located over the entire surface of the diaper, which eliminates leakage from the front and back.

YokoSun diapers have anti-clumping protection - no matter how you wrinkle them, the absorbent layer does not clump. See how it works:

Pay attention to how the diaper fits on the baby

Putting a diaper correctly on an active baby can be difficult, especially if he endlessly tosses and turns and tries to escape from his mother’s arms. In such a situation, it is easy to not notice that the diaper is not put on correctly, in which case a leak will be inevitable.

Here is what is important to pay attention to when putting a diaper on your baby:

• The belt is located at the waist and fits tightly. The diaper should not be far below the navel or puffy in front or behind. In this case, it is worth checking whether the size is suitable for the child.
• The frills are on the outside of the diaper. If they are folded inward, moisture may leak from the hips.
• Velcro fastens symmetrically. Each diaper has marks where the fasteners should reach. If the Velcro is further or closer than the desired mark, most likely the diaper is not the right size and you need to choose a larger or smaller option.

YokoSun diapers are made so that it is comfortable for the mother to put them on her child. 

Check the humidity indicator

Many diaper manufacturers promise protection against leaks for up to 12 hours, but in practice this is not always achieved. If your baby drinks a lot, there will be more moisture, which means the diaper will fill faster. Therefore, parents still have to monitor when the child went to the toilet. And if you skip this moment, the baby will remain in a wet diaper longer - this can cause irritation.

It is much more convenient when the diaper has a moisture indicator, like YokoSun models. You don’t have to undress your baby, but just look at the stripe - if it changes color from yellow to blue, it’s time to change clothes.

YokoSun diapers are soft inside and out, so they do not irritate the baby’s delicate skin. The main material is high-quality cellulose, which does not require bleaching with chlorine. This means that the outer and inner layers are safe for the child.

YokoSun production does not use fragrances or fragrances - all diapers are hypoallergenic. The products are also certified in accordance with environmental safety requirements and have an “Eco” certificate of conformity.