Having two children in diapers often means everyday life doesn't just get twice as full. It gets more complicated too. Two children usually means two different sizes, two different rates of use and two different moments when the diapers run out. Here we walk through why it gets tricky and how you can get everything in the same delivery.
Why two sizes get tricky
With one child, there's one size and one rate of use to keep track of. With two, that doubles, and it's easy for something to run out at just the wrong moment.
- Different sizes: the younger child uses a smaller size, the older one a larger size, and both change as the children grow.
- Different rates of use: a younger child often goes through more diapers per day than an older one, so they run out at different speeds.
- Two purchases instead of one: two lists to remember, two packs to carry home and two chances for something to be forgotten.
- Different styles: it's common for the younger child to use open diapers and the older one pant diapers.
Start by working out how many each child uses
It's easier to plan when you know how many diapers each child uses. Count a typical day for each of your children:
- Count how many diapers child 1 uses in a day, and multiply by 30.
- Do the same for child 2.
- Divide each total by the number of diapers in a pack to see how many packs you need of each size.
An example: if the younger child uses 7 diapers a day and the older one 4, that's roughly 210 and 120 diapers a month respectively. It's just a worked example, and your numbers may be different.
How to build a box with several sizes
At Bammies you can build your own box and choose several sizes in the same subscription. Here's how:
- Choose the size for child 1 and how many packs you need.
- Add the size for child 2.
- Set your interval, for example every four weeks.
- Get everything delivered to your door in the same delivery, with free shipping.
So you don't need to keep track of two subscriptions or two orders. Everything arrives at the same time.
When one of the children grows
Children grow at different rates, and that's one of the biggest advantages of building the box yourself: you change the size only for the child who needs it.
The sizes overlap, and many children fit two sizes:
- The Mini: 3-5 kg
- The Newborn: 4-7 kg
- The Baby: 6-9 kg
- The Toddler: 8-14 kg
- The Kiddo: 10-16 kg
- The Explorer: 14-20 kg
If you notice the diaper leaking or sitting too tight, it may be time to go up a size. As a subscriber, you can switch sizes up or down whenever you like, at no extra cost, and you always get free samples.
Save time and money
With a subscription, you save in two ways:
- Time: one purchase instead of two, and the diapers arrive before you run out. An extra 20-minute errand every month adds up to 4 hours a year. It's just an example, but it shows how something small grows when it keeps coming back.
- Money: the same pack costs 845 kr when you buy it one-off and 699 kr with a subscription. That's 17% cheaper, or 146 kr per delivery, and shipping is free.
You can also add 4 packs of wipes to the same delivery for 179 kr (regular price 199 kr), and with two children you often go through more.
Tips when two children are in diapers
- Label your stock: keep one basket or box per size, so the diapers don't get mixed up.
- Keep one fixed changing spot: have everything you need for both children in one place, so you're not hunting around with a child on your hip.
- Recalculate when sizes change: when one child moves up a size, your usage changes, so check whether the interval still fits.
- Plan for the night: many parents find the older child needs different protection at night, so it helps to have the right size at home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have different sizes in the same subscription?
Yes, you build your own box and choose the sizes you need, and everything arrives in the same delivery.
Can I change the size for just one of the children?
Yes, you change the size for the child who's grown, and the other child's diapers stay exactly as they are.
How often does the delivery come?
You choose the interval yourself, for example every 2, 4, 5, 6 or 8 weeks, and you can change it later.
Do I have to commit?
No, there's no lock-in period on the regular subscription. You can pause, change or cancel whenever you want.
What happens when one child stops using diapers?
Then you just remove that size from the box or change the interval, so you only get what you need.
Everything in one delivery
Two kids in diapers doesn't have to mean twice as much to keep track of. Build your box once, set the interval, and let the diapers for both little ones arrive at your door together.
