To swaddling in our time are ambiguous. There are both supporters and opponents of this event. But we will not talk about the advantages and disadvantages of swaddling now, since this topic is worthy of a separate discussion.
However, no matter what category you do not belong to, at the birth of a child you still need diapers. They should be made from different materials (cotton, flannel and disposable) and in different quantities. The latter depends heavily on the time of the year. Also, diapers for a newborn can be of different sizes. That's what this is about.
All who faced with the purchase or sewing diapers probably thought: "And what size should diapers be?". The size of children's diapers can be any (the more, the better, but within reasonable limits). And there is no single standard size for a diaper now, each manufacturer produces the size that is more favorable to him in terms of cut.
And what is the size of children's diapers most comfortable for mom? Let's sort it out in order:
- On sale diapers with the size of 80x95 cm are often found. For diaper changing this size is not the most convenient. And they can come in handy only in the very first months of life. But if you still bought diapers of this size, then they can be used as bedding or for wiping the baby.
- The diapers are also produced in the size of 95x100 cm (100x100 cm). The difference of 5 cm is not significant, so these dimensions were combined into one group. Such diapers are already much more comfortable than 80x95 cm. Especially it starts to be felt on the 2-3th month of life of the crumbs. During this period, the baby is already actively waving his arms and legs, and to fix it well in a diaper, it needs to be wrapped around the baby at least 2 times. But if you plan to swaddle a child and after 3-4 months, then you and this size will not be enough.
- The third group - diapers 110x110 cm. From the point of view of many mothers - this is the optimal size of diapers for a newborn. Such diapers will not exactly be small for a 3-4 month old baby. But for the underlying, they can be a bit too big. But it all depends on the size of your changing table, stroller and crib.
- And the last group is 120x120 cm. If you decide to purchase such diapers, you may not worry about their size at all. This is the largest size of diapers, which is now on sale. And their only drawback is price. It is quite obvious that they cost more than diapers 80x95 cm.
It should also be noted that the size of the flannel diaper may be slightly smaller than the calico diaper. Because the flannel diaper is usually used on top of the calico, and serves only as an additional source of heat, and it does not need to be wrapped around the child several times.
What size should the neonatal diapers have, if you decide to sew them yourself?
Now that we have decided what size diapers are needed, let's say a few words about how to sew diapers for a newborn. There are two sources, of which the material for diapers is most often taken. The first is a tissue store or a market. There you can choose any color you like and the quality of the material. When buying fabric in a store, it is better to take such a cut, in which the width coincides with the width (or length) of the diaper. But if you, for example, planned to make a diaper 110x110 cm, and the width of a cloth roll is 120 cm, then
And the second option is to take the fabric available at home. If there was not one in the house, you can search for a mom or grandmother, they often have stocks of matter. For diapers can even come up with sheets (of course, new), in this case do not become attached to the standard size of diapers. And it is better before sewing diapers for a newborn, calculate how to cut them with the smallest remains. If you sew diapers yourself, then do not forget that the diaper edges should be processed, and the diaper itself is thoroughly washed and ironed. The same applies to purchased diapers. Beyond that, except that the edges are already filed there.