Having two kids in diapers often means everyday life doesn't just get twice as full. It also gets more complicated. Two kids 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 messy and how you can get everything in the same delivery.
Why two sizes get messy
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 the wrong moment.
- Different sizes: the younger child uses a smaller size, the older one a bigger size, and both change as the kids 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 normal day for each of your kids:
- 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. That'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 your kids grows
Kids grow at different speeds, and that's one of the biggest advantages of building the box yourself: you change the size for just the child who needs it.
The sizes overlap, and many kids fit in 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 fitting too tightly, it may be time to go up a size. As a subscriber, you can change size 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 a worked example, but it shows how something small grows when it keeps coming back.
- Money: the same pack costs 845 kr when you buy it individually 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 don't have to go hunting with a child on your arm.
- Recalculate when sizes change: when one child moves up a size, usage changes, so check whether the interval still fits.
- Plan for nighttime: many parents find the older child needs different protection at night, so it's good to have the right size at home.
Common questions
Can I have different sizes in the same subscription?
Yes, you build your own box and pick the sizes you need, and everything comes in the same delivery.
Can I change size for just one of the children?
Yes, you change the size for the child who has grown, and the other child's diapers stay 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?
Just remove that size from your box or change the delivery 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 your children arrive at your door together.
