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How to Choose the Right Diaper

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With so many types of diapers to choose from, finding the right one for your baby can be confusing. First, you’ll want to choose the right life stage. “Many newborn diapers have a color-changing line that can be helpful for determining when baby has peed, [and] as infants get to crawling phases, there are diapers designed to allow for more leg movement while holding in waste,” said Jenelle Ferry, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Florida. You’ll also want to pay attention to material. Dr. Ferry said different materials can affect baby’s skin in different ways. Be ready to try another brand if baby’s getting a lot of diaper rashes or irritation, she added.

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