Birth clinic or home birth? Own or bedside crib? And which is the right diaper? Preparing for your little newcomer involves quite a few decisions! Sometimes, the many options can feel overwhelming—after all, you want to make the best possible choice for your baby. To make at least one decision easier when buying diapers, we’ve compiled the three most important factors to help ensure your little explorer’s bottom is safely protected from day one:

Skin Compatibility

Let’s be honest: a full diaper doesn’t smell like a meadow of flowers— not even when the diaper is perfumed. What’s more, fragrances can trigger allergies and irritate your baby’s sensitive skin. So when buying diapers, take a close look at the ingredients, because less is often more. To protect delicate baby bottoms from irritation, avoid both perfumes and lotions. In addition to the ingredients, certificates and quality seals can also indicate skin-friendliness. For example, certification according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® confirms testing for harmful substances and chemicals of concern.

Absorption capacity

What good is a skin-friendly diaper if it doesn’t keep your baby dry? If the diaper reliably absorbs liquids, it not only prevents leaks, but also helps protect your baby from diaper rash, as moisture in the warm diaper environment promotes the growth of germs. Of course, you should still change even the most absorbent diaper regularly, because stool and urine contain substances that can irritate the skin. LILLYDOO diapers in sizes 1 and 2 feature a urine indicator that helps you recognize when your little explorer has peed. This way, you know when it’s time for a change.

You can only properly test absorbency once your baby is born. On our Product Philosophy Page you can already review the test results in advance for Capacity for absorption (how much fluid the diaper can absorb), Recording speed (how quickly liquid is absorbed), and Return to the previous page (the amount of moisture the diaper releases again).

Fit

The right fit ensures that your baby feels comfortable wearing the diaper and that nothing cuts, pinches, or irritates during their explorations. The navel area is especially sensitive shortly after birth. If the diaper rubs against the small piece of umbilical cord that still hangs from the navel in the first few days, it can become inflamed. In addition, the wound heals best when it gets fresh air as often as possible. For this reason, some newborn diapers, such as LILLYDOO diapers in sizes 1 and 2, have a navel cutout that allows for an optimal fit. Other factors to consider for a good fit include flexible leg cuffs and an elastic fastening system, so the diaper can adapt individually to your baby’s body shape. By the way: a well-fitting diaper also significantly reduces the risk of leaks.

Even if you naturally want to inform yourself in advance about the various diapers available on the market, in the end, trying is better than studying. That’s why LILLYDOO offers you a trial pack when ordering: 10 diapers and 15 wet wipes to try out, and you only pay for shipping. We wish you a great start with your little explorer and a “no-accident” journey to the right diaper!