1. You notice outflows on several occasions

One of the most obvious signs of a too-small diaper is when your little one is constantly leaking through diapers or having “blowouts.” While parents may sometimes jump to the conclusion that the problem lies with the brand of diaper they’re using, but a diaper that is too small won’t be able to contain your little one’s messes, no matter what brand it is. Try sizing up and see if that eliminates the problem.

2. You spot red marks around your baby’s thighs

This is a telltale sign that the diapers are too snug. The elastic around the leg should have some stretch, but if the diaper is too small, it won’t fit properly and will create these red marks. This is a time to move up a size in diapers.

3. Difficulty connecting the diaper tabs at your baby’s waist

This could be a sign that it’s time to move up a size. A diaper should close easily without having to tug and pull at them. Also, consider the rise of the diaper. A properly fitting diaper should come just slightly below your little one’s belly button. If it’s fitting a little more like a low rise, it’s time to move on up!

4. Go through the instructions on the box

The weight limits are based on average-sized babies, but not all babies are shaped the same. With some diaper sizes, my daughter had to move up well before the weight limit on the box, but with other sizes (like her current size 4 diapers) she’s above the weight limit by a KG or two, and they still fit fine. Try different sizes, and see what works best for your child.

Every baby is unique, and how often your little one “goes” can vary from day to day. The general rule of thumb when it comes to how often you should be changing diapers is about every two to three hours if he’s a newborn, and less frequently as he gets older.

We at Nappies R us S.A are more inclined to change over from nappies to pull ups as soon as baby starts to sit up and crawl, as from personal experience we feel that the pull ups are much more comfortable as it has a 360 degree waist band and baby is able to move freely.