You'll almost always experience “in-between” moments, where your child falls between two sizes, or situations where you've simply put the diaper on the wrong way. Use the size charts and weight recommendations as a guide, but keep in mind that all babies have a different build and there is no one size fits all. If you find samples, you can analyze the different sizes while you're in the hospital, and the parent or maybe the grandparents could buy diapers of the right size before they get home. You may need to increase a size if you notice red marks on your baby's belly or thighs when you remove the diaper.
However, for general planning purposes, we included in our table the average number of diapers a baby wears in most sizes. You'll find newborn diaper sizes in Pampers Swaddlers, Pampers Pure Protection, Pampers Baby-Dry and Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid. On both ends of the spectrum, both Huggies and Pampers offer a preterm baby size for babies under six pounds, while Pampers even offers size 7 for toddlers over 41 pounds. Diaper packs may cost the same when you buy them, but you'll pay a little more per diaper as you buy the larger size.
Try changing your diaper during the night, limit your fluid intake before bed, or use protective bed mats. Don't forget to reward yourself for all those diaper changes with the Pampers Club app, which offers benefits for all purchases of diapers and wipes for babies. Becoming a first-time parent can be quite confusing; the last thing you need to worry about is deciphering a diaper size chart so you know which ones to buy. A good diaper should also be breathable; the baby's skin will be wrapped in the diaper for almost 24 hours a day, except for bath time and in changing situations.
If the fastening straps don't reach the center of the waist, it's time to choose a larger size; if the straps overlap, the diaper may be too big.
