I think there's a slim chance it could be
a wet diaper issue, but he weighs 30 + lbs so we're already in size 6's.
Not exact matches
* If the
diaper is not very
wet, it could very well be a fit
issue.
So long as his
diapers are
wet in each cycle and he is growing and he is content, then your milk isn't an
issue.
The third drawer is full of chux pads which are used in the hospital, and are a necessity for all sorts of child - rearing
issues whether baby
diaper explosions in the bed, milk leaking through the night, fearing my water will break on the mattress, or even bed
wetting in my older boys (maybe even for heavy menses and of course, postpartum bleeding).
The cause of the crying can stem from
wet diapers, being hungry, not being comfortable or improper temperature, but are usually beyond these common
issues for all babies.
* If the
diaper is not very
wet, but it is leaking, it may be a fit
issue.
Suzi Satterfield, owner of the cloth
diapering site Cloth
Diaper Addicts, uses a hanging
wet bag to store her dirty
diapers, saying, «The added airflow around the bag means that my
diapers are less likely to develop
issues with smells or mold.»
If your little one is gaining weight well and has an adequate number of
wet and dirty
diapers, you probably don't have a milk supply
issue.
If baby is spending adequate time on the breast but is not gaining weight or having enough
wet and dirty
diapers, there's got to be a milk transfer
issue, especially if you're engorged.
If the amount of blood seems alarming, or if your baby isn't
wetting her
diapers, get in touch with her pediatrician right away, as this may be a sign of a bladder
issue.
I cloth
diapered, and while I think we had a total of one bum rash, we did have
wetting issues... and I used up my postpartum pads (since I drank enough nettle tea that I didn't need them for myself, as I barely bled) by using them as
diaper liners.
Both are easily preventable
issues, as long as you know how to manage your
wet and dirty cloth
diapers.
If your baby does not have many
wet diapers, there could be hydration or other medical
issues.
I want to add that we have
issues with almost all of our
diapers getting clothes
wet around the leg - especially if Caylee is wearing a onesie or elastic around her legs.
Our
diaper pail is in the bathroom, so moving the
wet diaper is not much of an
issue.
There are many reasons that might cause a drop in
wet diapers, such as not feeding often enough, an
issue with low milk supply, or metabolic
issues.
For example, they could have a
wet diaper, belly
issues, or just need your attention.
Issues like small tummies needing frequent feedings,
wet diapers, and teething will most likely keep you awake no matter how hard you try.
If you are really hesitant or wary of using cloth
diapers (especially when its an
issue of convenience, and questions of using them while out - and - about, having to carry a
wet bag, like some mentioned was a concern)... you can always try a HYBRID
diaper.
If your baby has used up many
wet diapers, he could have medical
issues like hydration.
Earlier editions of «Babywise» advised parents to count
wet, but not dirty
diapers, a seemingly minor but serious omission, according to certified lactation consultant Jan Barger, the current editor of «Clinical
Issues in Lactation.»
Losing weight or not having
wet diapers can indicate an
issue and should be discussed with your doctor.
She has no
issue nursing or latching, plenty of
wet and dirty
diapers, nurses about five to seven minutes every hour or so, is fed on demand, and I also pump.
If your baby does not have many
wet diapers, there could be hydration or other medical
issues.