Did you know that there is such a thing as the right diaper for your child? Honestly, most new parents, especially dads, have no idea that there is a certain type, size and brand for each stage of their baby's life until they get to the store and look at the huge selection before them in the grocery store aisle.
The most popular brands of diapers are Pampers, Huggies and Luvs. Most of the time you can choose the brand based on what you hear from friends, the design or most importantly your budget. Buying the most expensive diaper does not necessarily mean that it is in fact the best diaper for your baby.
When you register for your baby a smart thing to do is register for a few small packs of diapers in different brands so you can try each one out on your baby and see which seems to work the best on their body type to prevent leaks, rashes, etc. Make sure that when you register for diapers that you register for either preemie or newborn sized diapers. You will not need Stage 1 or 2 until later.
When you look at the box of each diaper brand you will notice that they normally have icons or a description of what the diaper is specifically made for meaning for newborns, babies who are just now sitting up, crawlers, those new to walking and those who are learning to potty train. They also have a specific weight limit or age group posted on the box so that will also help you decide which ones will be the most comfortable on your baby. Nothing is worse than a diaper that is too tight around your baby's belly or thighs or one that will not stay on because it is too large.
Ask your friends which ones they prefer and try a few out the first few weeks home from the hospital to find the perfect diaper match for you and your baby.
