The extra-small size features a snap - down front to protect the
delicate umbilical cord area for the first few days and are designed to fit babies from 5 - 11 lbs.
Despite what you have heard, there is no need to use rubbing alcohol to clean baby's
umbilical cord area if it is still attached.
Redness around
the umbilical cord area, especially if it occurs suddenly or gets worse over time.
Also call your baby's doctor if you notice any other problems with
the umbilical cord area, such as:
Diapers designed for that freshly arrived baby leave
the umbilical cord area exposed to promote healing.
Their diapers for newborns have a notch so
the umbilical cord area gets lots of healing time, and they can distribute wetness evenly for up to twelve hours.
Really they don't need much since they stay swaddle up so warm in the hospital but I do recommend bringing a simple long - sleeve onesie (I like the side - snap tees to allow
the umbilical cord area to breathe and mitten cuffs to keep baby from scratching herself) then also maybe a pair of pants or some socks and also a comfy footed sleep n» play for the ride home.
They feature two rows of rise snaps for a better fit, a belly button snap - down to prevent irritation of
the umbilical cord area, a 4 - layer snap - in soaker, and snaps for easy diaper changes.
Newborn cloth diapering is more of a challenge to parents for the following reasons: 1) A newborn baby has
the umbilical cord area that needs to be taken care of.
The bumGenius is much, much smaller cut than the Thirsties diaper and is wonderful for those first few weeks when you are getting used to a new baby, taking care of
the umbilical cord area, and getting up every 1.5 - 2 hours to feed and change baby.
1) A newborn baby has
the umbilical cord area that needs to be taken care of.