How to Find the Right Diaper for Your Baby
With a new baby in the house, there is one thing we used more than anything else — diapers, diapers, diapers. So many diapers. Some parents opt for a cloth diapering system while others prefer disposable diapers.
Every day, I see moms online seeking answers to find the perfect diaper. Which diapers won’t leak? Which diapers allow your baby to move around most easily? Which diapers have the least amount of chemicals? Which diapers won’t cause a diaper rash? Which diapers are eco-friendly?
There are dozens of different types of diapers out there. So many, that is easy to be overwhelmed with the options. Unfortunately, you don’t know that a diaper isn’t the right one for your little one until you have opened a pack of diapers, used one, and discovered the worst-case scenario – a blowout, urine-soaked pants, or a diaper rash.
In the first few weeks of Chulengo’s life, I spent way too much time staring at diapers in the baby aisle at Target. Not only were there too many brands to filter through, but each brand had different types of diapers. I had no clue what kind of diapers to purchase, so I picked a couple of different brands and brought them home.
After finding the perfect diaper for Chulengo, we ended up with many unusable, opened diaper packages that didn’t agree with Chulengo. Most of those packages were nearly full since we used only a couple of diapers before finding out they weren’t the right fit for Chulengo. I hated the idea of tossing a pack of entirely usable diapers. I also hated the idea of storing dozens of diapers we would never use. But, I couldn’t find any local friends that needed the diapers we weren’t using.
Now, I found the perfect solution to finding the perfect diaper for babies: Diaper Dabbler.
What is Diaper Dabbler?
Diaper Dabbler was started by Julie Siewert, a mom in Wisconsin, who was overwhelmed with the disposable diaper options for her little ones. Diaper Dabbler sells diaper variety packs in one convenient box for parents to try out, eliminating the stress of buying and opening cumbersome packages of different diapers that don’t work best.
The best part? Diaper Dabbler offers over 20 brands of diapers to sample: store brands, name brands, and eco-friendly brands. You can choose several pre-selected package options, including natural diaper companies or main-stream diaper companies. Or you can customize your package to include only the brands of diapers you want to try.
Each brand of diapers in the sampler pack comes in a three-pack, allowing you just enough to sample but not enough to waste. The diapers are packaged in protective, yet environmentally friendly material, which is always a bonus. Once you decide which diaper is the right fit for your baby, you can order that particular brand at your favorite store or online site.
Diaper Dabbler takes all the grunt work out of having to find the perfect diaper for your precious baby. Now you can save time and money by having a variety diaper package sent to your home. We used this program with our most recent baby. And I loved it! I loved being able to try out each brand of diaper on my son to see what fit him best. I realized that I prefer diapers that have the wetness indicator, but it’s not available with all diaper brands. My son also has very chunky thighs, so I liked being able to try different diapers to see what fit him comfortably without leaking.
Diaper Dabbler provides you with a checklist to keep track of what you like or dislike about each brand. We all know this is important for those first few weeks after birth when mom and dad are in a foggy haze from lack of sleep and crazy sleep schedules.
Shipping is free with any purchase over $35 or a flat rate of $5 if you don’t reach $35.
If you are trying to find the perfect diaper for your little one, check out the Diaper Dabbler.
And if you aren’t in the market for diapers for your little one, considering giving a Diaper Dabbler variety pack as a gift to a new mom you know! Working on your registry? Check out these 15 items that we received when Chulengo was born that we are still using a year later.
Great idea for new moms!
Thanks, Jill!
This is such a neat idea. I have never heard of Diaper Babbler (and I’m about to have our fourth kid!). This is a great idea for parents to try out different diaper brands without committing to 100+ diapers!
I agree! So many options and so many opportunities for waste if you can’t find the right one right away.
This is great. I have several grandchildren – will be passing on the information! Thanks.
Thank you, Beth!
This is so neat! I love that there are samples that you can try before you decide which diaper works best for your little one! Thank you for this post!
You’re welcome, Brianna.
This is such a great idea. I will keep this in mind for any baby showers I have to attend.
Thank you, Michelle!
As a non-mom, I never realized how many options there were for diapers. Seems overwhelming but it’s an important decision.
You are right… so overwhelming, yet so important!
This is such a cool idea!! It’s crazy how different babies, even in the same family, require different diapers! Each of my 7 kids had a brand of choice.
I agree it’s nuts how each baby can be so different from the next when it comes to diapers.
Looks like an amazing product!! great idea, I know in some families there is 2 in diapers and they each need a different kind!!
Thanks, Holly!
What a cool service. I lucked out with diapers when my boys were little, but I am sure there are more on the market now.
So many diapers, Heather! It’s overwhelming.
I know a lot of new moms and will have to share this info.
Thank you for sharing. I hope it saves more moms the headache of diaper shopping!
I would have loved a diaper dabbler when my kids were little! What a fabulous idea!!!!
Isn’t it wonderful!?
Oh how I miss having a baby in the house. But there is so many different ways to help new mothers get what they need with out even leaving the house. I find that to be so neat.
Thanks, Jody!
It’s great there are so many choices
I agree, Lisa!
I will definitely pass along this product info. Thank you!
Thanks, Jen!
This is such a genius idea! I also love your suggestion of gifting it to a new mom!
Thanks, Cynthia!
This is such a cool concept! Definitely going to share it with my new-mom-friends!!
Thanks, Lexis!
What a BRILLIANT idea! Why didn’t I think of it myself?!?!?!
I know, I was thinking the same thing, Katherine 🙂
oh my goodness! I have never heard of this! It sounds genius! I’m going to have to try it!
Thanks, Heather!
nice breakdown of diaper choices.
Yes, I agree, Jen!
Never heard of this!! Love the idea! We’re expecting in February and I’m hoping to get some diapers for our shower, but if we don’t find one we like, I’ll def have to try this!
Aw, congrats Nicole!!
What a great idea for mom’s! I wish they had had this when my boys were little.
Thanks, Robin!
What an excellent idea! I can relate to so many unused opened packages when trying to find a diaper for my daughter. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome, Lisa.
This is a wonderful option! I always say that I want to try to a little of everything (food, items, basically anything new) so I know what I like. Love it!
I agree with you Eva, this is a great idea for things other than just diapers too!
What a great idea! That will definitely save new parents some frustration and money!
Thanks, Malia, yes it will.
So many choices for new moms today. Seems like this would make the decision making a bit easier.
It really does help, Suzan.
This is a great idea! My kids are older now, but I’ll suggest this to new Moms.
Thanks, Noelle!
What a great idea! It almost makes the challenge of finding the right diaper into a game!
That’s a great way to put it, Christina!
This sounds like an excellent service! How wonderful to get to sample a variety of diapers and then choose the best one for your child.
I agree, Cindy!
What a great idea and a great baby gift!
Thanks, Tracy!
When my daughter was an infant we for sure had plenty of issues with this! Great guide!
Thank you, Haley!
I wish I had this 10 years ago!
Right? I wish I had done it with our first!
This is the perfect article for new parents! I agree it can be complicated to figure out which diapers to use.
Thank you, Jenna!
What great tips! Sending this to my daughter!
Thanks, Tricia.
This is pretty awesome! I wish I new about this a year ago! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely keep in kind and pin for my next baby.
Thank you, April!
This is great information I didn’t know services like this existed and will definitely utilize this in the future.
I agree, Heather. It can be so helpful!