disposable nappies

 

What's type of disposable nappies available?

To decide what type of nappy your baby needs, be guided by your baby's weight and her stage of development. Most disposable nappies fall into the following categories:
Newborn - these nappies are designed for babies in their first few weeks or months. They have reusable tapes making them easy to change and a super absorbent core designed to draw newborn babies' poo away from the skin and into the nappy.
Older baby/crawler nappies - these nappies are designed for babies who are a bit older and who are on the move. They are shaped to fit and may have elasticated waists.
Toddler nappies - designed for active toddlers who are running around, these are the stretchiest nappies available.
Trainer pants/pull-ups - these are aimed at toddlers who are being potty trained and look more like padded pants than nappies.

You can also buy unscented, 'sensitive' disposable nappies, designed for babies with sensitive skin.

Some people are concerned about the waste that disposable nappies cause - in a household with a new baby, nappy waste can make up 50 per cent of the weekly rubbish! There are worries too about the number of trees that need to be cut down to make nappies.
If you want to limit the effects your baby's nappies are having on the environment, you might want to look at eco-disposables - which use less or no chemical gels or bleaches and break down more quickly in landfill sites.