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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
How Many of Each Size Diaper Do I Need? What brand is best?
Before Christian was born, we debated stocking up on diapers.
We had heard that it can help to buy a case or package of diapers each week to just build up a supply so that you don't have to buy a ton all at once after baby arrives. I had also read to buy a gift card each week so you don't have to worry about exchanging pre-bought diapers for a different size later but then you have the money set aside so it isn't a big expense all at one.
We decided not to do either of these things and to just buy diapers as we needed them once baby came. We did, however, get a case of newborn diapers (96 count) at our baby shower, as well as several cases of various other sizes. We had thought that one case of newborn diapers would probably be plenty before we moved on to size one. We also bought a giant case of size one diapers (234 count).
Our baby boy was a healthy 8 pounds and 20 inches long at birth and newborn diapers fit him perfectly. We are actually just starting to transition to size 1 diapers now and he is 7 weeks old. I believe newborn diapers are made to fit up to 10 pounds. They fit Christian up to 11 pounds, though.
Pampers size 1 diapers are said to fit babies 8-14 pounds, but between needing to fold the diaper over so it wouldn't rub the cord stump the first few weeks and baby boy just not being long enough, size 1 was too big until Christian was about 7 weeks old, 11 pounds 5 ounces, 22.5 inches long.
So for us, we used 504 Newborn Size Diapers, but could have gotten by with a few less, as we were just using up the last 30 or so before starting size 1. Next time we will probably stock up a bit just to save on trips to the store when you are constantly running out!
We also started off using strictly pampers diapers. Personally, I think diaper choice is more of a mom preference than anything. I really like pampers for our baby boy. They are lined with mesh that keeps the poop from being right next to baby's bottom and I just they they are soft. However, I have heard from some mom's of baby boys that the mesh would often get stuck to the little boy parts, but we never experienced this.
While we started off using pampers, we have now been using Target Brand Diapers. I worry that they aren't as soft on his bottom, but they seem to do the job just the same. They also have the wetness indicator strip just like huggies and pampers. The strip is nice, but it probably causes you to change the diaper more often than you really need to. You can feel when the diaper is full without looking at the stip. We did use the strip a lot in the first few days when we were religiously tracking wet and dirty diapers to make sure baby boy was healthy and everything was working right.
The Target diapers also seem to be leaking lately, but I think this may be more because of them getting too small as baby boy is about a pound and half bigger than recommended for newborn size. Hoping it gets better now that we are switching to size 1. He is also having a lot more poop these days, so leaks may just be our life now :)
One big advantage to Target diapers, though, is price.
Target Diapers = 13 cents/diaper
Pampers = 26 cents/diaper...that's DOUBLE the cost of Target brand!
As far as wipes go...We started off using Huggies. Mainly chose them because this is what I used when I was a nanny. However, Target brand is slightly cheaper and after using them for awhile, I think they are so much softer!
Target Wipes = Just under 2 cents/wipe
Huggies Wipes = Just over 2 cents/wipe...so not a HUGE difference
Our baby boy was a healthy 8 pounds and 20 inches long at birth and newborn diapers fit him perfectly. We are actually just starting to transition to size 1 diapers now and he is 7 weeks old. I believe newborn diapers are made to fit up to 10 pounds. They fit Christian up to 11 pounds, though.
Pampers size 1 diapers are said to fit babies 8-14 pounds, but between needing to fold the diaper over so it wouldn't rub the cord stump the first few weeks and baby boy just not being long enough, size 1 was too big until Christian was about 7 weeks old, 11 pounds 5 ounces, 22.5 inches long.
So for us, we used 504 Newborn Size Diapers, but could have gotten by with a few less, as we were just using up the last 30 or so before starting size 1. Next time we will probably stock up a bit just to save on trips to the store when you are constantly running out!
We also started off using strictly pampers diapers. Personally, I think diaper choice is more of a mom preference than anything. I really like pampers for our baby boy. They are lined with mesh that keeps the poop from being right next to baby's bottom and I just they they are soft. However, I have heard from some mom's of baby boys that the mesh would often get stuck to the little boy parts, but we never experienced this.
While we started off using pampers, we have now been using Target Brand Diapers. I worry that they aren't as soft on his bottom, but they seem to do the job just the same. They also have the wetness indicator strip just like huggies and pampers. The strip is nice, but it probably causes you to change the diaper more often than you really need to. You can feel when the diaper is full without looking at the stip. We did use the strip a lot in the first few days when we were religiously tracking wet and dirty diapers to make sure baby boy was healthy and everything was working right.
The Target diapers also seem to be leaking lately, but I think this may be more because of them getting too small as baby boy is about a pound and half bigger than recommended for newborn size. Hoping it gets better now that we are switching to size 1. He is also having a lot more poop these days, so leaks may just be our life now :)
One big advantage to Target diapers, though, is price.
Target Diapers = 13 cents/diaper
Pampers = 26 cents/diaper...that's DOUBLE the cost of Target brand!
As far as wipes go...We started off using Huggies. Mainly chose them because this is what I used when I was a nanny. However, Target brand is slightly cheaper and after using them for awhile, I think they are so much softer!
Target Wipes = Just under 2 cents/wipe
Huggies Wipes = Just over 2 cents/wipe...so not a HUGE difference
If you use facebook and check out Target's new Cartwheel App you can also save an extra 5% off Up and Up diapers and wipes at Target!
So there you have it! Stock up on newborn diapers if you plan to buy ahead and don't be afraid to try "off brand" diapers and wipes!
Monday, July 8, 2013
New Blog
The new blog is done and 'Mommy's First Year' is now live!
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Like I mentioned in my previous post, updates on Baby Christian and life as a mommy will now be posted to my new blog, 'Mommy's First Year'. Continue to follow 'Mommy in the Making' for all my pregnancy related posts and posts on preparing for baby!
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Saturday, July 6, 2013
Change
If you've been following along, you may have noticed that several posts have disappeared.
Well, don't worry! They aren't gone! They have just relocated. More info to come soon :)
Over the last few weeks (well, 5 1/2 to be exact), I have been thinking about what it really means to be a mommy.
When is someone fully "made" a mommy?
I think of myself always as a work in progress. My little boy is growing and changing every day. What he likes today isn't always what he likes and what will work tomorrow. Since Christian is always changing, I have to always be changing as his mommy too. So I think that I will always be a "mommy in the making".
"Mommyhood", however, is fully here! From carrying that sweet little boy in my belly for 41 weeks to caring for him here in our home, I have been "mommy" for almost a year now!
The focus of this blog has been on pregnancy and preparing for life with our sweet little bundle of joy!
That life has now arrived and so change is coming here at 'Mommy in the Making'!
I will continue to post here at 'Mommy in the Making' on topics regarding pregnancy and preparing for life with baby, but for updates on Christian, "mommy life", and various baby related topics, I will be posting at another blog! My sweet hubby is working on the final touches as we speak!
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