This is how you find the right diaper size

Even if it's not always easy to navigate the jungle of diaper sizes and you will eventually buy diapers that are either too big for your child or from which pee regularly leaks out, these 4 tips will surely help you ultimately find the . Here you will learn which diaper sizes are available and what to look for when shopping.

What diaper sizes are available?

Most children wear diapers from birth until toddlerhood. That is why there are diapers in sizes 1 to 7, which can meet the very different requirements depending on age. To choose the right diaper size, your child's body weight is crucial. Diapers in size 1 are available for newborns weighing from two kilograms. Diapers then go up to size 7, which even fit older children weighing up to 30 kilograms and more. If these no longer fit your child, there are training pants like the , which can be worn like shorts. Some diaper manufacturers have their own sizing system, often even with intermediate sizes with greater absorbency, which are, for example, called diaper size 4+. At LILLYDOO, there are diapers in sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. You can see which weight they correspond to in the table:

Which diaper really fits?

Sometimes diapers do not fit well, even if they should match your child's weight. This is because, as with adults, children can vary greatly in height and weight. Ideally, the diaper should not pinch and should not be too loose. Only then can your baby move comfortably without the diaper leaking. Since babies grow in spurts and often very quickly, it is always advisable to keep a pack of the next size on hand. After birth, you will only need size 1 diapers for a few weeks. Therefore, it makes sense to purchase a pack of size 2 diapers when buying the initial equipment. With the you can then try whether size 3 already fits, without having to buy a large pack right away.

When it's time to try the next size

There are several signs that can indicate it's time to try the next diaper size. For example, you'll notice that a diaper is too small when it no longer closes properly without constricting your child's abdomen. Always check the fit of the diaper by gently slipping two fingers into the waistband at the waist. If the diaper fits snugly without pressing, the size is perfect. The diapers should also not cut into the legs. Are the diapers frequently leaking? Then try the next size up to see if it provides better results. Larger diapers or those in intermediate sizes have a stronger absorbency, which can be especially helpful at night when several hours pass before the next change.

Just try it out

Perhaps your baby is very petite or sturdily built. Then it might be that the sizes corresponding to the weight simply don't want to fit. Or you've found a great diaper in the right size that, after a growth spurt, just doesn't fit your child anymore from one day to the next. Try not to stress when buying diapers and simply try different diaper sizes. In the practical you can conveniently order diapers from Newborn size 1 to your home. If your little adventurer has grown faster than expected and needs a larger diaper size, you can simply return the too-small diapers and reschedule your next delivery with the adjusted diaper size through your user account.