Diaper or nappy is absorbent underwear that allows the child to poop or pee without using a potty or a toilet. Includes pull-ups. For non-disposable underwear, see [cloth-diaper]. See also: [potty-training], [toilet-training], [bed-wetting].
Questions tagged [diaper]
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What does the diaper's wetness indicator actually test for?
A number of diapers (we are using pampers) advertise a wetness indicator. Does this simply indicate moisture or urine itself? I have heard people saying that this is useful for tracking wet diapers specifically but I don't know if it actually…
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Disposable diapers: smell gets out to plastic bags and the garbage can...why?
We have a small trash bucket next to our changing table and this is where we put used diapers. We usually will flush solids down the toilet before we throw the diaper in the trash can.
I've noticed that for some reason, the urine/smell/etc. escapes…
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Is there any reason to change diapers even if there's nothing in them?
I work in a daycare. It's a chain of daycare centers staffed mostly by seasoned and educated professionals. I've been told by my boss and colleagues that we should change diapers regularly even if there is nothing in the diaper at all. For example,…
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Question about Diaper lining elastic band?
I've noticed that the disposable diapers I use on my children have an elastic band around the legs (blue arrow in image below). Sometimes, if care is not taken, the diaper "flap" (red arrow in image below), will be folded inwards, such that the…
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What diapers are septic safe?
I have a 6-month-old. In 2 weeks I'm moving to a new house. The only problem is, the new house has a septic tank and I can't seem to find diapers that say septic-safe. Does anyone know what brand that I can use?
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