The diaper calculator is a simple and quick way to find out how many diapers your baby will need for a few days, 1 week, several weeks or 1 month, depending on the baby’s weight.
Furthermore, the diaper calculator takes into account the sizes that the baby may need as he grows, for better baby comfort according to his needs, suggesting the number of diapers of each size.
To use our calculator, enter your baby’s current weight and indicate the time period you want to calculate:
How the calculation is done
The calculation of the number of diapers the baby will need is based on the baby’s weight.
This is because a newborn baby who weighs less, generally between 2.5 and 4.5 kg, uses more diapers, since the number of feedings per day is greater, compared to a baby aged 3 to 4 months. , for example.
Furthermore, the calculator suggests the size of diaper that the baby needs according to its weight, for better comfort.
What can interfere with the result?
Some factors can interfere with the result of the diaper calculator, such as the absorbency capacity of the diaper, the smaller it is, the greater the need for daily changes.
Furthermore, diaper changes vary according to the baby’s needs, and may also be influenced by factors such as the number of feedings per day or consumption of water or other liquids when food has already been introduced, in addition to the presence of diarrhea, for example. example.
Read too: Diaper guide: how many does your baby use (and what size to buy)
When should I change the diaper
The baby’s diaper should be changed whenever there is urine or feces, or at least every three or four hours after the end of each feeding, especially in the first 3 months of life, because the baby normally poops after feeding.
Diaper changes are important, as contact between the baby’s skin and urine or feces can become irritated or inflamed, resulting in diaper rash. See how to identify and care for baby diaper rash.
Read too: How to change a baby’s diaper: material and step-by-step instructions
