Close to 500
300+
Around 100
Answer: 300+ In the early days, you'll likely be changing baby’s diaper 8 to 10 times a day, which equals over 300 diapers per month. Look for coupons or sales to start stocking up before baby is born, or consider a discounted subscription service to save a little dough.
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How many disposable diapers does the average newborn go through in a month?
Baby powder is the best way to keep baby’s bottom dry and prevent diaper rash.
FALSE
TRUE
Answer: False. Many doctors no longer recommend baby powder because there’s a chance it could be inhaled into the lungs. Instead, swipe on a barrier like Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment to protect baby’s bottom from excess wetness, acidity and chafing. Bonus: It’s not just for diaper changes! Keep a travel-sized tube in your bag to help heal skin whenever problems pop up—from drool rash and minor scratches, to your own chapped lips.
Answer: False. Many doctors no longer recommend baby powder because there’s a chance it could be inhaled into the lungs. Instead, swipe on a barrier like Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment to help protect baby’s bottom from excess wetness, acidity and chafing. Bonus: It’s not just for diaper changes! Keep a travel-sized tube in your bag to help heal skin whenever problems pop up—from drool rash and minor scratches, to your own chapped lips.
How many times a night should you wake baby to change a diaper?
NEVER wake a sleeping baby!
It depends on whether you’re dealing with pee or poop.
Once every two to three hours.
Answer: It depends on whether you’re dealing with pee or poop. If you notice that baby pooped or there’s any sort of diaper leak, go ahead and wake them up for a change (if they haven’t already alerted you). Otherwise, it’s fine to let baby sleep—most disposable diapers these days are super-absorbent—just change them when they wake for a feed. If baby’s sleeping through the night (lucky you!), apply a thick layer of Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment before bed to help protect against diaper rash.
After the first three days of life, what’s a normal color for baby’s poop?
All of the above
Yellow or green
Um, brown?
wrong
Answer: All of the above Depending on whether baby is eating breastmilk, formula or has started solids, healthy poop can be yellow, green or brown. But if the color is white, gray or red, you may want to check with baby’s doctor. (Heads-up: In those first few days, it will actually be dark greenish-black.)
What’s the most common age for diaper rash?
The newborn phase: 1 to 3 months
When baby starts solids: 4 to 6 months
Once baby is mobile: 6 months+
Answer: Once baby is mobile: 6 months+ Once baby’s on the move, diaper rash might be a more frequent problem (all that scooting around on their booty causes friction!). Plus, at this age, solid foods and possibly even teething can make matters worse. If you’re dealing with a more mild to moderate case, a product with zinc oxide, like Aquaphor Diaper Rash Cream, will help soothe and treat the skin.
You should stock up on plenty of newborn-sized diapers before baby is born.
Answer: False. Depending on how much baby weighs at birth, you might not even need newborn-sized diapers at all. If you’re looking to stockpile, start buying size one diapers instead (these typically start to fit baby at around 8 lbs.).
Pull it down over baby’s shoulders and legs.
What’s the easiest way to remove a dirty onesie?
Pull it over baby’s head.
Answer: Pull it down over baby’s shoulders and legs. Allow us to blow your mind: The flaps on the shoulders of onesies were designed to make it easy to pull down over baby’s body, rather than over the head. Go ahead, let that sink in for a minute, and think about how much easier it will make your first diaper blowout.
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Answer: Pull it down over baby’s shoulders and legs. The flaps on the shoulders of onesies were designed to make it easy to pull down over baby’s body, rather than over the head. Go ahead, let that sink in for a minute, and think about how much easier it will make your first diaper blowout.
Diaper Newbie
Um, which end does this thing go on again? Okay, you might not be that clueless about diaper changes, but you could definitely use a little practice. Consider asking an experienced friend or relative to give you a crash course in diapering, so you can brush up on your skills before baby arrives.
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You’ve changed a diaper or two in your day, but you’re not an expert yet. Don’t worry, those first few weeks of trial by fire will make you a diaper genius in no time. In the meantime, ask your parent friends for a few pointers. It never hurts to be prepared.
Decent Diaper-Changer
This can’t be your first rodeo. Whether you’re already a seasoned parent or were the head of your local babysitting club, you’ve got this diaper-duty business down. Just be sure that if your partner isn’t as experienced, you show them the ropes—that way you two can share the load (pun intended).
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