Thursday, May 12, 2011

Best Baby Diapers Available Wholesale

Disposable diapers have become a common household item. Well in households with babies that is. But this wasn’t always the case. Cloth diapers used to dominate in most homes because they were more cost effective. As years have passed though, disposable diapers have become a more affordable and convenient option.
While disposable diapers have been around since the 1940s, their popularity grew slowly. Money was tight back in those days and baby diapers of the disposable nature were a high dollar item. Not to mention that back in the 40s the disposable diapers were one size fits all and usually, they didn’t fit any. This made for a lot of leaks and disposables were considered less reliable than their cloth diaper counterparts. By the 1950s these issues were addressed and disposable diapers were appearing in multiple sizes, but they were still only for the families who could afford to pay top dollar for them.
By the 1970s the price of diapers fell drastically and convenience won over moms to be across the nation. Disposable diapers became light weight, of varying sizes and even some differing designs. The growing popularity of disposable diapers was due almost totally to the convenience factor and this remains true today where most families enjoy the take and toss approach to diapering over the shake, wash and reuse concept behind the cloth diapers.
Today’s disposable diapers come in more shapes and sizes than most parents can comprehend. Some are more absorbent than others and others are more flexible than their counterparts. Every manufacturer produces a different style and absorbency of diaper and finding the right one is just a matter of trying different kinds.
The right disposable diapers for your baby will largely still be dictated by budget. Most moms buy the diapers that they have a coupon for while others stick to the store brand diapers. The most important part of this selection process is that the diapers be comfortable and non-irritating for your baby. Babies’ skin is sensitive and you see signs rather quickly if they are having any kind of reaction to the materials used in the diaper. If you see signs of rash or chapping, try a different brand.
Don’t pay top dollar for your disposable diapers. Buy wholesale diapers online and save money, time and gas by having them delivered to your front door. Always find the best baby diaper for your little bundle.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Infant Diapering 101 from BestBabyDiapers.com

New parents are often left ill prepared for the challenges diapering a child. Most children will wear disposable diapers for the first 2 years or more of their life and throughout those 6000 plus diaper changes, parents will encounter a number of crazy diapering situations. Additionally, today’s families are seeing more two career parents and the time to go to parenting classes where proper diapering is taught is just not available. It is for the parents who may feel lost and unprepared that we are including this simple blog post on how to change a disposable diaper.
It is really important to your child’s health and hygiene that their diaper be changed regularly. Diaper rash and infections can make life miserable for your child and sore bottoms have created many distressed parents as well. An uncomfortable baby usually creates an unnerved parent. It is best to change your newborns disposable diaper between 7 and 8 times per day. As a child ages, diaper changes become less frequent, but should still continue to be at least 5 times per day. Not changing diapers regularly can result in not only diaper rashes, but urinary tract infections (UTI) as well.
Regardless of the amount of money you have spent on your disposable diapers, if your child develops a rash that does not improve with proper cleaning and ointment then you need to change your brand of diapers immediately. Infant skin is very sensitive and every child reacts differently to materials. More than one parent has discovered that the fit and materials of the name brand high dollar diapers doesn’t work as well for them as a generic or wholesale diaper. You don’t have to spend top dollar on diapers, many wholesale diapers do the job as good if not better than the top shelf brands.
Now that we have covered some diapering basics, let’s move into how to change a diaper. The process is simple and a little preparedness goes a long way. To start, you want to set up your changing area. Select a sturdy area that the child fits on well. Make sure you have a towel or some kind of cover under the child and have your wipes (pull a couple out before you take off the diaper), new diaper and a small towel or wipe available for quick wipe-ups. More importantly you want all of these items close by so that you are not leaving your child unattended during the diapering process.
Lay your child on your changing surface and keep one hand resting gently on your child. This helps the baby to feel secure and can help parents feel more secure as well. Begin by undoing the tabs of the used diaper and allowing it to fall open as you hold the child’s feet/ankles up and away from the changing area. This position will allow you to remove the soiled diaper easily. Take your wipes and clean the child’s bottom and then slide the new diaper under the child with the side of the diaper with the tabs under the child. Half of your diaper should be under your child’s back while the remaining diaper falls under and between their legs.
Feel free to allow your child’s bottom to breathe without a diaper for a few moments. This allows their bottom to dry completely before putting on another diaper. If you have a boy, you will want to keep a cloth over the penis to avoid the inevitable spray that will get all over baby and possibly you. After the skin is dry, feel free to use your preferred cream or powder. These items are not necessary unless there is an existing rash or infection or if prescribed by a doctor. When ready, pull the portion of the diaper not under the child’s back up between their legs and fasten with the tabs found on the portion of diaper under the child’s back.
When it comes to disposing of used disposable diapers, it is good practice to shake solid stools into your toilet and then discard the diaper into your trash. Most landfills are not designed to handle human waste, but your septic or sewer system are.
Diapering can be a great experience for you and your child if you go into each diaper changed relaxed and ready to make the most of this one on one contact with your baby. Remember that diapering doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, you can buy wholesale diapers and save on those over 6000 diaper changes you’ll have to complete in the next 3 years.