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JessTheDealHunter

Mar 1st, 2007, 09:35 AM

charliebrown

Mar 1st, 2007, 09:36 AM

How do you know when to move up a diaper size?

We're currently on the 'N' size Swaddlers.

congrats on the newborn :)

We switched from pampers "N" to huggies "N" (was too loose initially); then moved to 1 (again, the huggies seem to have a looser fit, resulting in liquid & solid spills...)

You'll notice the diaper fitting more tightly and red marks on baby's thighs if it's too tight. For Huggies, wife prefers the elastics of the "Gentle Care" line (there are fewer diapers per bag...)

Good luck!

direct-x

Mar 1st, 2007, 10:20 AM

Whenever we noticed that the diapers would start to leave marks on our kids waistline, we knew it was time to change sizes.

And as the previous poster stated, Teddy's choice are on sale, and are just as good, if not better than the big name brands. Plus you get more diapers for less.

mrcantrell

Mar 1st, 2007, 10:37 AM

The wife wants to move up a size because sometimes we get poop coming up her back.

Thanks for the quick responses!

3weddings

Mar 1st, 2007, 10:39 AM

The wife wants to move up a size because sometimes we get poop coming up her back.

Thanks for the quick responses!

Unfortunately that comes with the territory. When fastening the diaper, make sure that you do it extra tight (won't hurt), so when the baby moves it doesn't loosen too much.

Congrats!

imoo2u

Mar 1st, 2007, 10:39 AM

charliebrown

Mar 1st, 2007, 11:00 AM

We always buy at one size bigger as babies grow up faster than you change their diapers. Anyway, we went the ecological and economical route, using those free-size cotton diapers for home use (that you have to wash yrself :cheesygri ) and whenever any outings (doc visits, grocercy runs), we use Huggies.

We tried the cotton diapers for a couple of days...pee soaked through almost completely (wasnt around when baby pooped...so cant comment)

Any advice to prevent leakage/seepage?

GunnerX

Mar 1st, 2007, 11:34 AM

We used Costco diapers exclusively in the beginning. They are Stage 1/2 so they were good for a few months. Didn't really have much problems with leaking either. Now we're using Pampers Cruisers Stage 3.

The only diaper we hated was the Pampers Baby Dry. It's far from being dry. The first and only one we put on our daughter immediately leaked down her back since it was a mixture of poop and pee and went all over her clothes. Never again!

Kranberry

Mar 1st, 2007, 11:49 AM

There are weight guidelines on the packaging. *most* babies are on size one by the time they are 1 month old.

Basically, when the diaper starts to look too small, buy the next size up.

On a side note, Teddy's Choice diapers are on sale for $24.99 a case at stores that sell president's choice products until March 16.

These diapers are great, we prefer them to pampers and huggies.
We've used them with both kids, so stock up!

I don't know about you, but I didn't like Teddy's Choice. It wasn't really the fit, but more of the fastener. I don't know how many times opened up the diaper only to tear off the fastener, and no I wasn't too rough. In fact in 1 pack of diapers I must have thrown out at least 8-10 diapers just because the fastener ripped off. I have never since bought them again. Maybe I just got a bad pack, but with throwing out unused diapers, I really didn't save all that much money. Rather get Pampers or Huggies. Haven't tried the costco brand, was afraid I'd run into the same issue with Teddy's Choice.

GunnerX

Mar 1st, 2007, 11:51 AM

I don't know about you, but I didn't like Teddy's Choice. It wasn't really the fit, but more of the fastener. I don't know how many times opened up the diaper only to tear off the fastener, and no I wasn't too rough. In fact in 1 pack of diapers I must have thrown out at least 8-10 diapers just because the fastener ripped off. I have never since bought them again. Maybe I just got a bad pack, but with throwing out unused diapers, I really didn't save all that much money. Rather get Pampers or Huggies. Haven't tried the costco brand, was afraid I'd run into the same issue with Teddy's Choice.

I think the Costco branded diapers are made by either Huggies or Pampers. I forgot which one. But the stage 1/2 definitely has more leak guards! Haven't tried their stage 3 as Wal Mart had a great sale on the Pampers/Huggies and I bought several boxes.

imoo2u

Mar 1st, 2007, 01:45 PM

We tried the cotton diapers for a couple of days...pee soaked through almost completely (wasnt around when baby pooped...so cant comment)

Any advice to prevent leakage/seepage?

Nothing can stop leakage/seepage. What we do is by putting a cloth with plastic underling to prevent further soiling onto the mattress ( or whatever area). The cloth to absorb the moisture and the plastic to prevent. Of course, add another layer of cloth for baby comfort. That's a lot of washing esp using cloth diapers. :D There was a kind of underline 'cloth' to help baby bottom dry if peed through. I don't see them in stores anymore as I used them a long time ago.

Extra note: Always rinse soiled diapers before piling the load for washing .. in a way rinse to get rid of smell or nasty poop. When a load (depends on you) is ready, wash with mild soap detergent (or use special formula detergent for baby cloth) as baby skin is sensitive.

shopper_holic

Mar 1st, 2007, 08:41 PM

On a side note, Teddy's Choice diapers are on sale for $24.99 a case at stores that sell president's choice products until March 16.

These diapers are great, we prefer them to pampers and huggies.
We've used them with both kids, so stock up!

I bought a box of them to try, but was curious what's the difference between the Supreme and the Ultra Comfort? The description on the box is the same for both. The Supreme was all gone when I was at the store, so I got the Ultra Comfort.

ethansmith

Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:07 AM

We've bought both and not really noticed a difference... so we buy the one with more diapers for the $$.

Also, right now there is a free kids dvd in each case of teddy's choice.

AnnaBanana

Mar 3rd, 2007, 11:11 AM

Are the Costco diapers cheaper than Teddy's Choice? Those are our favourite's so far, but we have a Costco membership so i'd be willing to try if there is actually $ saved!

mrcantrell

Mar 3rd, 2007, 01:30 PM

Are the Costco diapers cheaper than Teddy's Choice? Those are our favourite's so far, but we have a Costco membership so i'd be willing to try if there is actually $ saved!

We bought a box of Size 1-2 Kirklands yesterday. If we remember correctly they were something like $0.165/diaper or $38.99 for the box (I just can't remember how many were in the box).

William W

Mar 3rd, 2007, 05:40 PM

congrats on the newborn :)

We switched from pampers "N" to huggies "N" (was too loose initially); then moved to 1 (again, the huggies seem to have a looser fit, resulting in liquid & solid spills...)

Any one tried and called Huggies to let them know that their diapers leak? We experience the same thing when we used "N" for Huggies, though we never called to complain.

afong56

Mar 3rd, 2007, 06:41 PM

Any one tried and called Huggies to let them know that their diapers leak? We experience the same thing when we used "N" for Huggies, though we never called to complain.

don't bother. it really is an individual "fit" thing (like shoes)

the shape of the huggies vs. other brand differs, so you really just have to find out what brands fit your baby the best. if you read long enough, you will hear horror stories for every disposable diaper brand out there.

patrob

Mar 4th, 2007, 12:52 AM

Any one tried and called Huggies to let them know that their diapers leak? We experience the same thing when we used "N" for Huggies, though we never called to complain.

It's worth to call...since they will reimburse you for the package:!: They don't want to loose you as a potential customer! We went through "many" diapers & whenever I had a problem, ie.: leak, tear, wipes too dry, etc. I would just call either Huggies/Pampers & they just send you coupons to replace the "defective" product, especially if you threaten to try the "other" company :D

It is worth to call, they want to know about these things...

P.S. Also Pampers have 'points' that you collect from each package (incl. wipes) that eventually add up for free rewards (toys, dvd's, etc...) ;)

Freak

Mar 4th, 2007, 08:52 AM

Any one tried and called Huggies to let them know that their diapers leak? We experience the same thing when we used "N" for Huggies, though we never called to complain.

We had the same problem with our first daughter...we actually only grabbed Huggies "N" diapers, when we were at the hospital. Once we got home...man they leaked on a regular basis.

We switched to Pampers and rarely if ever have problems. We are now on our 2nd daughter and with Pampers, she is now on Size 3 diapers and we have yet to have leak.

Pampers all the way. I can't really comment on the "no name" brands that people have mentioned, although I wish at this point we had of tried them at least as we might have saved some cash.

Also the the PAMPERS CRUSERS diapers are truly amazing diapers!!

Freak

patrob

Mar 4th, 2007, 12:28 PM

We had the same problem with our first daughter...we actually only grabbed Huggies "N" diapers, when we were at the hospital. Once we got home...man they leaked on a regular basis.

We switched to Pampers and rarely if ever have problems. We are now on our 2nd daughter and with Pampers, she is now on Size 3 diapers and we have yet to have leak.

Pampers all the way. I can't really comment on the "no name" brands that people have mentioned, although I wish at this point we had of tried them at least as we might have saved some cash.

Also the the PAMPERS CRUSERS diapers are truly amazing diapers!!

Freak

Agree, I also prefer Pampers, always did fit better & had less leaks! I occasionally buy Huggies if on sale & have coupons & get 20x SDM points:D Then they actually cost less than the No Name brand...