The newborn usually needs 7 disposable diapers per day ie about 200 diapers per month, which should be changed whenever they are soiled with pee or poop. However, the amount of diapers depends on the ability of the diaper to absorb and whether the baby does too much or too little pee.
Normally the baby urinates after nursing and after each meal and so you need to change the diaper after the baby is fed, but if the amount of urine is too low and if the diaper has a good storage capacity, it is possible to wait a little to save in the diapers, but after the baby evacuates it is necessary to change the diaper immediately because the poop can cause rash very quickly.
As the baby grows, the amount of diapers needed per day is decreasing and the size of the diapers should also be adequate for the child's weight and so at the time of purchase it is important to read on the diaper packing for what body weight it is indicated.
Choose what you want to calculate: Number of diapers for a period or To order on baby shower:
How many diapers to take to the hospital
Parents should bring at least 2 packages with 15 newborn size diapers to the maternity ward and when the baby is already over 3.5kg he can already use the size P.
Amount of diaper size P
The amount of size P diapers are for 3.5 and 5 kg babies, and at this stage they should still use about 7 to 8 diapers a day, so in a month they will need about 220 diapers.
Amount of diaper size M
M size diapers are suitable for babies weighing 5 to 9 kg, and if your baby is about 5 months old, the amount of diapers a day starts to decrease a little, so if you needed 7 diapers, you should need 6 diapers and so on. Thus, the amount of diapers needed per month is approximately 180.
Amount of diaper size G and GG
Size G diapers are suitable for babies weighing 9 to 12 kg and GG for children over 12 kg. At this stage it usually takes about 5 diapers per day, which is about 150 diapers a month.
So if the baby is born with 3.5 kg and has an adequate weight gain, he should use:
| Newborn up to 2 months | 220 diapers per month |
| 3 to 8 months | 180 diapers per month |
| 9 to 24 months | 150 diapers per month |
A good way to save and not buy such a large amount of disposable diapers is to buy new models of cloth diapers, which are environmentally friendly, sturdy and cause fewer allergies and rashes on the baby's skin. See Why Use Cloth Diapers?
How Many Diaper Packets To Ask For In Baby Shower
The number of diaper packs you can order in baby shower varies according to the number of guests that will be present.
The most sensible thing to do is ask for a larger number of size M and G diapers because these are the sizes that will be used for longer, however, it is also important to order 2 or 3 packages at newborn size unless the baby already has one weighing more than 3.5 kg.
The exact number of diapers depends on the manufacturer's brand and the baby's growth rate, but here is an example that may be helpful:
| No. of guests | Sizes to order |
| 6 | RN: 2 P: 2 M: 2 |
| 8 | RN: 2 P: 2 M: 3 G: 1 |
| 15 | RN: 2 P: 5 M: 6 G: 2 |
| 25 | RN: 2 P: 10 M: 10 G: 3 |
In the case of twins, the amount of diapers should always be double and if the baby is born pre-mature or under 3.5 kg he can use the newborn RN size or the pre-mature diapers that one buys only in pharmacies.
Warning Signs
You should be alert if your baby is having rashes or if the skin of the genital area is reddish because this region is very sensitive. To avoid rashes it is important to avoid pee and poo contact with baby's skin and therefore it is advisable to change the diaper more frequently, apply ointment against rashes and keep the baby properly hydrated because the very concentrated urine becomes more acidic and increases the risk of rashes.
How to know if your baby is well hydrated
The diaper test is a great way to know if your baby is feeding well, so pay attention to the number of diapers you change throughout the day. The baby should not stay more than 4 hours with the same diaper, so be suspicious if he stays longer with the diaper dry.
Your baby is well fed whenever he is alert and active, otherwise he may be dehydrated and this indicates that he is not breastfeeding enough. In this case increase the number of times the breast offers, in the case of a bottle, offer water as well.
The baby should pee six to eight times a day and the urine should be clear and diluted. The use of cloth diapers facilitates this assessment. With regard to bowel movements, hard and dry stools may indicate that the amount of milk ingested is not sufficient.
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