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For first-time moms, everything about baby care can seem unfamiliar, especially items like diaper liners and nursing pads. Infant diaper liners may sound perplexing at first - their purpose, how they differ from diapers, when to use them, the various types available, and ultimately, which type is best for your baby.
What are newborn diaper liners?
Newborn diaper liners are used to prevent leaks during diaper changes, ensuring that the baby remains clean and dry. They act as a protective layer to cover and lightly shield the baby, similar to diapers but without full coverage. The main distinction is that diaper liners do not fully enclose but rather provide partial coverage, thus helping to maintain cleanliness and prevent diaper rash.
How to use newborn diaper liners?
When should you use newborn diaper liners for your baby?
Use a newborn liner only when the baby moves less and cannot turn over, which means mothers should only use a liner for babies from birth until they are 3 months old. Since the newborn liner is not securely fixed, when the baby moves, it will shift positions, causing leakage when the baby defecates.
Types of newborn liners
– Single-use newborn liners
This type is quite common, soft, extremely absorbent, and widely used by many mothers. Typically changed when the baby defecates.
– Washable newborn liners
This type of liner is thin, consisting of a top fabric layer and a waterproof layer underneath. It does not allow moisture to seep into the mattress when the baby defecates or urinates. After the baby uses the restroom, it can be washed and replaced with another liner. This solution is quite economical.
Firstly, peel off the adhesive paper on the outer surface of the diaper liner and stick it directly onto the cloth diaper or diaper pants.
Clean the diaper area with a soft cloth and warm water. If it's a baby girl, wipe from front to back to prevent contamination of the genital area. Avoid using wet wipes as they often contain alcohol and fragrances that can irritate the baby's skin.
Apply diaper rash cream before putting on the diaper to prevent diaper rash.
Considerations when using newborn diaper liners for babies
Using newborn diaper liners or adhesive diapers is very convenient. During your baby's use, you need to pay attention to the following to prevent diaper rash in babies:
Newborn diaper liners are thin and small, so babies often wet them about 2 - 3 times. Every time after breastfeeding or when the baby wakes up, check and change to a new diaper liner so that the baby does not get diaper rash or irritation.
Each newborn baby will use about 8 - 10 diaper liners per day. Therefore, it's advisable to buy a large quantity of diaper liners for convenience or to save money because reputable online stores often offer very attractive prices for combo packs of 2 - 3 packs or more.
Avoid letting your child use newborn diaper liners and disposable diapers all day as it can lead to diaper area being blocked, causing diaper rash. Occasionally, let your baby wear cloth diapers or just use diaper pants or nothing to allow your baby's skin to breathe.
