The first weeks with a newborn are intense, wonderful and a little overwhelming. There's a lot to keep track of — and one of the very first decisions you'll face is: which diaper should we use? Here's everything you actually need to know.
How often should you change a newborn's diaper?
A newborn needs frequent changes — count on 10 to 12 a day during the first weeks. It sounds like a lot, but it's completely normal. A newborn's bladder is small and their bowels are busy, and every change is a chance to check that the skin is doing well. Always change right after a poop and as soon as you notice the diaper is wet. Leaving a diaper on too long raises the risk of diaper rash, which is common but easy to prevent with frequent changes and the right diaper.
What size should newborns wear?
Diaper sizes are based on your baby's weight, not age. A newborn usually weighs between 3 and 4.5 kg. Start with The Mini (3–5 kg) and move up to the next size when the diaper starts leaking at the thighs or the waist looks too snug. Bammies The Mini is designed for babies from 3 kg and has an umbilical cord cutout that protects the delicate cord stump during those first weeks.
What is the diaper actually made of?
It's a question more parents are starting to ask — and rightly so. Conventional diapers contain synthetic materials, fragrances and chemicals from bleaching. For newborns, whose skin is 30% thinner and more permeable than an adult's, that can contribute to irritation. Bammies diapers are made with bamboo fibers — a plant-based material that's naturally breathable and wicks moisture away. No fragrance, no fossil-based plastic and no unnecessary additives.
Practical tips for the first weeks
• Always keep diapers in at least two sizes at home — newborns grow fast
• Dry the skin gently but thoroughly at every change
• Give the skin a little diaper-free air time every day
• Keep a note of how many diapers you go through per day in the first few days — it's
useful information for your pediatrician or child health nurse
• Choose a diaper without fragrance and chemicals to lower the risk of skin irritation
Why does your diaper choice matter?
Over the first 2–3 years, your child will go through up to 6,000 diapers. That's a lot of exposure for the skin during the period when it's at its most sensitive. Choosing a diaper made from natural materials without chemicals is a small investment with a big payoff — for your baby's skin and for the planet. Try Bammies — the diaper without fossil-based plastic, for parents who want to give their baby the best possible start.
