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Change baby diaper before or after feeding


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Those precious little babies, with their sweet smiles and teeny tiny clothes…and massive blowout poops (which definitely happen at the least convenient moments).

Dirty diaper duty isn’t most people’s favorite part of caring for a baby, but it is one you’ll spend a lot of time doing. Yep, it’s part of the package.

Most babies go through 6 to 10 diapers per day for the first few months of life, and then 4 to 6 diapers per day up until they potty train at age 2 or 3 years. That’s a LOT of diapers.

Fortunately, changing a diaper isn’t rocket science. It’s a little stinky, but you can do it! We’ve got you covered, with everything from necessary supplies to step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips.

Having the right supplies in place is key for making the diaper changing process much easier for you and safer for your baby. You don’t want to get caught with poop up to your elbows and an empty package of wipes. And you never want to walk away from your baby while they’re on the changing table.

So to skip the need to run to grab a change of clothes, or to avoid getting mustard yellow stains on your carpet (ew) it’s best to plan ahead. While it may seem excessive, “always be prepared” is a good motto when it comes to diapering your little one.

Everyone will have a different preference for how involved they want their diapering set-up to be. Some parents have an ultimate diaper-changing center with every possible convenience in their baby’s nursery, while others prefer to do basic diaper changes on a blanket on the floor.

In either case, here are some items (with links for shopping online) that can help prevent diaper changing woes:

  • Diapers. Whether you use cloth or disposable, make sure you have a stash of diapers within reach so that you don’t have to turn away from or leave your baby to get a fresh one. You may want to experiment with different brands to find the right fit for your baby (and the right price point for you).
  • A clean place to lay your baby. This can be a towel or mat on the floor, a waterproof pad on the bed, or a changing pad on a table or dresser. You want somewhere clean for baby and something to protect the surface you’re working on from pee or poo. It is also helpful if the surface is washable (like a towel) or wipeable (like a mat or pad) so that you can disinfect it frequently. Think of it like your baby’s personal bathroom.
  • Wipes. It’s best to use hypoallergenic wipes that are free of alcohol and fragrances. For the first 8 weeks of a newborn’s life, many pediatricians recommend using warm water and cotton balls to clean up instead of wipes, as it is more gentle for very sensitive newborn skin. You can also buy wipes that are pre-moistened with only water.
  • Diaper rash cream. Your pediatrician may recommend a barrier cream to help prevent or treat diaper rash. Keep this handy with your diaper changing supplies, as you’ll want to apply it to your baby’s clean, dry bottom with each fresh diaper.
  • A clean set of clothes. This one is optional, but it’s amazing how babies manage to get their excrement everywhere. And we do mean everywhere.
  • A place to dispose of the dirty diapers. If you’re using cloth diapers, you will want a sealable bag or container to keep the diapers in until you rinse and launder them (which should be promptly). If you’re using disposable diapers, you will also want a bag, diaper pail, or garbage can to place the diapers in. Diapers can put off a potent smell, so an airtight container will be your best friend.
  • On-the-go kit. This is also optional, but a kit with a fold-out changing pad, small container of wipes, a couple of diapers, and plastic bags to place dirty diapers in can be a lifesaver when you’re out and about with a little one.

Whether you’ve changed a diaper before or not, here’s a breakdown of how to keep things clean and fresh in babyland:

  1. Lay baby on safe, clean surface. (Make sure you have everything you need within arm’s reach — you should never walk away from a baby on a raised surface.)
  2. Remove baby’s pants or unfasten snaps on romper/bodysuit, and push shirt/bodysuit up towards armpits so it’s not in the way.
  3. Unfasten the soiled diaper.
  4. If there’s a lot of poop, you can use the front of the diaper to wipe down towards the bottom and remove some of the poop off your baby.
  5. Fold the diaper down so the outer (unsoiled) part is under your baby’s bottom.
  6. Wipe gently from front to back (this is very important for preventing infection, especially in girls), ensuring that you get every crease. This may take several wipes if your baby had a large or runny bowel movement.
  7. Gently holding your baby’s ankles, lift their legs and bottom up so that you can remove the dirty or wet diaper and wipes from under them, and wipe any spots you may have missed.
  8. Set the dirty diaper and wipes off to the side where your baby cannot reach them.
  9. Place the clean diaper under your baby’s bottom. The side with tabs goes on the back, underneath their bottom (and then the tabs reach around and fasten in the front).
  10. Allow their bottom to air dry, then apply diaper cream if needed with a clean or gloved finger.
  11. Pull clean diaper up and fasten with tabs or snaps. Fasten tightly enough to prevent leaks, but not so tight that it leaves red marks on your baby’s skin or squeezes their tummy.
  12. Refasten bodysuit snaps and put baby’s pants back on. Dispose of the dirty diaper appropriately. Wash or sanitize your hands (and your baby’s, if they reached down in the diaper area).
  13. Enjoy the next 2 hours until you have to do this again!

It may be difficult at first to tell if your baby needs a clean diaper. Disposable diapers often have a wetness indicator line that turns blue when a change is needed, or the diaper may feel full and squishy or heavy. A sniff test or visual inspection may tell you if your baby has made a poop.

A good rule of thumb is to change your baby’s diaper after each feeding and before and after each nap, or about every 2 hours during the day.

If your baby is a newborn, you’ll want to keep track of the number of wet and dirty diapers each day. This is a helpful indicator of whether they’re drinking enough breast milk or formula.

Some babies really dislike being wet or soiled, so if your baby is fussy, try checking their diaper.

At the very beginning, your baby may have a poop with every feeding, so you’ll be changing diapers around the clock. However, if your baby does not poop after feeding or starts sleeping longer stretches at night, you don’t need to wake them to change a wet diaper.

If they poop at night or their diaper feels very soggy, you can change the diaper with their nighttime feeding. If baby isn’t soiled, you can just feed them and put them back to bed sleepy.

You may need to perform more frequent changes if your baby develops diaper rash, as the skin should be kept as clean and dry as possible.

When changing baby boys, don’t be afraid to gently wipe the penis and around and underneath the scrotum. It is also advisable to cover the penis with a washcloth or clean diaper during changes, to prevent unwanted pee fountains. When fastening the clean diaper, gently tuck the tip of the penis downward to prevent soaking of his clothes.

When changing baby girls, make sure to wipe from front to back to help prevent infection. You may need to gently separate and wipe the labia and ensure that there is no fecal matter near the vaginal entrance.

When you’re out and about with no changing table or clean floor surface available, you can lay your stroller seat flat and perform a diaper change there. Car trunks can work for this kind of improv situation as well.

Having a toy (preferably one that is easy to disinfect) handy can help keep your little one occupied (i. e. less squirmy) during diaper changes.

Last pro tip: Every parent inevitably faces the dreaded blowout. This is when your baby has such a large, runny poop that it overflows the diaper and gets all over baby’s clothes (and possibly car seat, stroller, or you).

When this happens, take a deep breath (but not through your nose), and gather your wipes, a clean diaper, a towel, a plastic bag, and disinfectant if it’s available.

It may be helpful to pull baby’s clothes downward instead of up over their head, to avoid spreading the mess even more. The dirty clothes can then be placed in a plastic bag until you get them to the laundry.

A blowout may be manageable with extra wipes, but sometimes the easiest way to clean up is to just give your baby a bath. If you’re experiencing frequent blowouts it may be time to move up a size in diapers.

You’ll change many diapers during the first few years of your baby’s life. It may be a little intimidating at first, but it won’t take long before you feel like a total pro.

Diaper changes are a necessity, but they can also be an opportunity to connect and bond with your baby. Sing a special diaper changing song, play peekaboo, or just take a moment to share a smile with the amazing little person looking up at you.

Should I Feed or Change Baby First? [Get Baby Back to Sleep Faster!]

One of the worst moments for a parent with a new baby is when your baby is screaming and it only gets more stressful when it’s the middle of the night. They’re wet and hungry and you have to figure out what to do first. Do you change them or feed them? 

There are some cases, such as a very wet, pooped, or leaking diaper that necessitates changing it first; otherwise, it’s really up to the situation. If you want your baby to fall asleep after feeding – especially if it’s the middle of the night – you should change their diaper first or try a feeding sandwich so they are relaxed and ready for sleep.

Read on to learn more about different situations where you might feed or change a diaper first.

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Should you change baby’s diaper before or after feeding?

There is not a single, straightforward answer as to whether you should change your baby’s diaper before or after feeding them, but there are some clear scenarios where one may be a better choice.

If it’s daytime, you should check to see if the diaper is soiled or overly wet; if not, feel free to go ahead and feed your hungry baby. If, however, it’s nighttime and you want your little one to go back to sleep easily, you should change the diaper first (or before switching sides if you’re breastfeeding) so your baby can relax and fall asleep while feeding.

There are of course situations where an immediate diaper change is necessary. If a diaper is full, or your baby has a blow out then of course you would change it before feeding them. 

Another situation where a diaper change may need to be first is if your baby has sensitive skin. Diaper changes were done always first to prevent irritation.

Should I change baby’s diaper at every feeding

With a newborn, you will most likely change your baby at every feeding but an older infant will need less frequent diaper changes. This means that as your baby gets older, they will not need a change at every feeding. 

In the newborn days, your baby will usually need a diaper change every two to three hours. This will change as your baby gets older since as they get older and their digestive systems mature, babies will start pooping and peeing less often.

To be on the safe side, I would check the diaper before feeding then after to see if a change was needed. You will also learn your baby’s patterns and will be able to more accurately predict when they’ll need that change.

Changing diaper before or after feeding

From talking to other parents, reading various parenting forums, and from personal experience, most seem to agree with changing a diaper before feeding, especially with younger infants.

There are definitely situations where diaper changes are needed after feeding, but most people seem to feel that changing a diaper beforehand is the best way. One reason many parents prefer this is because it tends to make the baby more comfortable. Many babies will not settle down to eat until that diaper is changed. 

There is no “wrong” way to do this, however. It varies by baby, parent, and situation. Most parents will have a preference but specific situations will occur where they may decide to change the order of things. 

Changing baby’s diaper first

When a baby needs both at the same time, there are situations where changing a diaper first would be absolutely necessary.

Always change your baby’s diaper before feeding if:

  • the diaper is full
  • there is poop
  • there is leakage.

Leaving a baby in a full diaper for too long, even if it’s just pee, could also be harmful since that gives bacteria a place and chance to grow. This could lead to urinary tract infections as well as diaper rashes. 

For babies with sensitive skin or those who are prone to diaper rashes, it would be especially important to change poop diapers first before feeding. Babies who have a current rash would also need to be changed to prevent bacteria from causing a bigger infection. 

In these situations, your baby might feel highly uncomfortable and would want their diaper changed immediately. Also, there is the mess factor or the parent as well. Trying to feed a baby with a diaper or outfit that’s soaked with pee would create a bigger mess. 

Feeding baby first

There are also times when it’s important to feed the baby first. 

Situations where you may want to feed your baby first include:

  • Your baby is super hungry and the diaper is not in dire condition.
  • If your baby doesn’t have a soaking diaper and you want to keep them up for longer periods of time
  • If your baby tends to poop at the end of a feeding
  • When it’s more convenient overall

Often sleepy babies may stay up longer if they get a diaper change second. Many parents do this when they want to try to keep a baby awake longer and it is mostly done during the day. 

Feeding sandwich

For many babies, changing their diaper tends to wake them up more. In that case, you might want to consider a “feeding sandwich.”

The feeding sandwich is when you feed your baby, pause halfway through to change their diaper, then continue the feeding. Nursing mothers will usually use this technique and change the baby before switching sides. For bottle-fed babies, parents just watch the bottle to be half-finished before pausing to do a quick diaper change then let the baby finish the bottle.

Here is when many parents would opt for this:

  • In the middle of the night if a baby needs to be changed
  • If the baby is about to go down for a nap

Both these options center around sleep. By sandwiching the change in between feeds the baby is able to drift back to sleep without the jostling of the diaper change before being placed back in the crib.

Change diaper before or after a night feed

When it comes to night changes, many parents opt for either changing a baby’s diaper first or doing the sandwich feed (feed, change, feed). There are very good reasons for both techniques.

When a parent changes the baby’s diaper first the baby is jostled awake and is more alert, making feeding them easier. This is especially important during the newborn days when it is recommended that the baby eat every 2 to 3 hours. According to the Mayo Clinic, waking a newborn to eat is important until they are back up to birth weight and establish a specific weight gain pattern. 

When a baby is super hungry in the middle of the night, the sandwich feed is highly recommended. This way, the baby can eat and calm down before a diaper change then finish eating once clean. The second portion of the feeding can help put the back baby to sleep.

The consensus among many of the parents is to try to avoid changing diapers in the middle of the night if possible. This may cause your baby to become more awake and alert, leading them to play instead of going back to sleep. 

Newborn

When should I change my diaper?

After the baby has peeed or pooped, you need to change the diaper. However, the baby can't communicate this, so it can be hard for new moms and dads to know when to change a diaper.

How often to change a diaper?

The more months old the baby, the less often the diaper is changed.
Since you need to change the diaper when the baby has peeed or pooped, the number of diaper changes is very individual. On average, newborn babies use 10-13 diapers a day.
As the baby grows and develops, the number of diaper changes decreases. However, at the age of 3 months, the number of changes is 8-10 times a day, and at 6 months, on average, you have to change a diaper 8 times a day. And some newborns have to change their diaper every hour. Therefore, remember that the diaper should be changed regularly at least once every 2-3 hours. The number of diaper changes becomes less frequent because the baby grows and the number of urinations of the baby becomes less.

When to change a diaper?

The principle of changing a diaper is to change it when it is dirty. In other words, the ideal is to change as soon as possible after the baby has peeed or pooped.
To know when to change a diaper, check the full indicator. Yellow vertical lines on a diaper turn blue when wet. When you see these lines, you will immediately know that the baby has peed.
But at first, while the child is very small, if it is difficult for a newly-made mother to immediately determine whether the diaper is wet or not, look inside the diaper. Over time, you'll know when to change the diaper by using an indicator, the feel of the diaper, or the baby's behavior. The fact that the baby pooped can be determined by the smell.
Newborns sleep for a long time. Some perfectionist moms tend to schedule their diaper changes to a strict diaper change rule of at least ten times a day, or to keep a certain frequency of changes, but don't wake the baby up to change a diaper. Babies need to sleep well too.
We recommend following individual rules, such as changing the diaper before or after feeding. This way you will be able to change your diaper regularly every few hours. When the diaper gets wet, the baby is uncomfortable and often wakes up because of this - this way you can also calculate the time for changing the diaper.
The advantage of changing a diaper before feeding is that the baby drinks breast milk in a clean diaper, with a good mood. But if the baby usually pees or poops immediately after feeding, then it is more effective to change the diaper after feeding. You can figure this out with repeated diaper changes, and decide for yourself, as the process is different for each baby.

In the hot season it is better to change the diaper, even if it is just damp.
The reason that the indicator turned blue, although the baby did not write, may be due to high humidity or excessive sweating. In such a situation, it is better to change the diaper, as such an indicator often indicates that the baby is no longer comfortable inside the diaper. Moist buttocks can cause diaper rash, so diaper changes are a must.
There are no parents who would immediately correctly determine the time for changing a diaper. Everyone makes mistakes at first, but with experience comes the right understanding when a diaper needs to be changed.

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How often should a diaper be changed?

This depends on the age of the child and the amount of urine produced. On average, a diaper change is needed every 2-3 hours. Of course, if the child has pooped, the replacement must be made in the near future.
GOO.N diapers have an indicator that will help mom navigate this issue. If the indicator has completely changed color, it's time to change the diaper.

Why did diaper rash or an allergic reaction occur after using a diaper?

1. Diaper rash
The main reason for the appearance of diaper rash is an excess of moisture. An area of ​​high moisture forms inside the diaper, and the skin becomes wrinkled due to excess moisture.
After the baby has pooped or peed, in order to avoid the appearance of diaper rash, you need to carefully remove particles of feces or drops of urine from the baby's skin. To keep the baby's skin clean and healthy, it is necessary to carry out air baths during a diaper change.
2. Allergic reactions
For any allergic reactions and rashes, we recommend that you seek the advice of a pediatrician.

Why does a diaper leak and how can it be avoided?

Main causes of diaper leaks:
1. The volume of urine has exceeded the volume of absorption.
2. Due to excessive movement, there may be a gap between the baby's legs and the diaper being worn, or between the waist and the diaper. Even though the diaper can still absorb liquid, it leaks around the edges.
To avoid leaks, you need to choose the right size diaper, put it on correctly, and do everything possible so that such a gap does not form.

Why can a diaper be wet on the outside?

The outer layer of GOO.N diapers has many micropores. They remove heat and water vapor to the outside, allowing the baby's skin to breathe. Therefore, when touching the outer layer, it may seem that it is wet. However, moisture appears precisely from evaporation, and not from the flow of liquid.

The diaper swelled unevenly after use, lumps appeared. Is it normal?

This is perfectly normal. The inside of the diaper is made up of a super absorbent polymer and cellulose thread. In the process of absorbing the liquid, the polymer granules swell.
When the baby is actively moving (moving his legs, turning over, crawling), the swollen granules crumple.

The indicator does not change color.

The indicator is located inside the outer layer of the diaper. If the liquid has not reached the outer layer, the indicator will not change color. Also, the indicator will not change color if the baby has pooped and the stool is not too liquid to soak the diaper enough. Moisture can also be distributed in the diaper without affecting the area in which the indicator is located. In this case, it also does not change color.

How to change panty diapers correctly?

Panty nappies help to gradually potty train your baby and give up disposable hygiene products.
If the child has just peed, they can be replaced like ordinary cloth panties by simply removing them.
If the child pooped, in order not to stain himself and the baby, it is better to tear the panties along the side seams, which are specially designed for this. Take off the panties, roll them up and secure with the recycling tape found on the back of all our panties.

Can I use an old diaper? Is there an expiration date on diapers?

Diaper expiration date - 3 years. The date of production is indicated on the packaging in the form of a label containing in-house information and the date of production. The decoding sequence: the first four digits encode the year of production, the fifth and sixth - the month of production, the seventh and eighth - the day of production, the last six characters encode internal factory data.

When a baby begins to roll over in sleep, is it better to use panty diapers?

There is no need to immediately switch to panty diapers if the baby starts to roll over in his sleep.
Make a decision based on factors such as family budget, body shape, height and preferences of the baby.
If there are no inconveniences when using Velcro diapers, there is no need to specifically change them to panty diapers.
Panty diapers are best used for babies who are already actively moving and who have hard stools.

I am concerned about the smell of the diaper itself.

In the manufacture of diapers, cellulose, synthetic fibers, rubber and adhesive hypoallergenic resin are used. These materials have some odors, but are absolutely hypoallergenic and safe for the child.
After production, the diapers are packed and sealed. A slight smell may be present immediately after opening the package, but this does not affect the quality of the diaper.
If it bothers you, take the diapers out of the package and leave them outside for a while - the smell will decrease.

Some time after a diaper change, the waist band stretches.

Diaper and panty elastics are made from non-woven fabric and thin synthetic rubber bonded with an adhesive.
Please note that if you apply a large amount of baby oil to your baby's skin, it may interact with the adhesive and as a result, the rubber bands may loosen and stretch.

The indicator strips have slightly changed color to pale blue.

Even when the packaging is closed, the indicator on diapers may react to environmental humidity and change color to blue.
Also, the indicator may change color to blue when exposed to direct sunlight on the package.
But even if the indicator has changed color a little, then when the diaper absorbs the liquid, it will become brighter and tell you about the need to change the diaper.

How to properly store diapers and panty diapers?

If you store diapers without packaging, they may absorb moisture from the air and become slightly damp. Keep this in mind if you store diapers and panties in a damp room or bathroom.
The absorbent polymers in the diaper also absorb moisture, which can affect how well they absorb liquid. Therefore, store diapers in places with the least humidity.
After opening the package, prevent dust and insects from getting inside.

Why do some parts of the diaper become discolored and become a pale pink color?

Are open heaters using kerosene used indoors?
If so, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides produced when burning kerosene can cause discoloration of the synthetic fibers in diapers (nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides are also found in car exhaust).
But don't worry - there is no manufacturing defect in the product. The same thing sometimes happens with synthetic fibers in clothing.
You can use the diaper even if it has changed color.
We also recommend that you pay attention to the storage of the diaper.

A disposable diaper was accidentally washed, and jelly balls and thin synthetic fibers stuck to the clothes that were with it in the washing machine. Are they harmful to health? And how do you remove them from clothes?

Jelly balls are super absorbent, the task of which is to absorb moisture. Thin synthetic fibers are cellulose or non-woven fabric. Shake them as far as possible out of the wet laundry and dry the laundry without using an electric dryer or tumble dryer. After the clothes are dry, shake the clothes again and remove any residue from the clothes with a brush or masking tape.
Also remove any remaining diaper inside the washer with a tissue or cloth and check the inside of the drain mesh. If there are diaper residues on the mesh, they should also be removed.

Is there a size smaller than the newborn size - NB?

GOO.N has sizes smaller than NB (newborn).
Size for small babies: weight from 1. 8 kg to 3 kg.

What is the next largest size after XL diapers?

The next size after the XL diapers (with Velcro) is the GOO.N Super BIG size for babies weighing 15 to 35 kg, with a waist circumference of 50 to 70 cm.

How often should a diaper be changed?

This depends on the age of the child and the amount of urine produced. On average, a diaper change is needed every 2-3 hours. Of course, if the child has pooped, the replacement must be made in the near future.
GOO.N diapers have an indicator that will help mom navigate this issue. If the indicator has completely changed color, it's time to change the diaper.

Why did diaper rash or an allergic reaction occur after using a diaper?

1. Diaper rash
The main reason for the appearance of diaper rash is an excess of moisture. An area of ​​high moisture forms inside the diaper, and the skin becomes wrinkled due to excess moisture.
After the baby has pooped or peed, in order to avoid the appearance of diaper rash, you need to carefully remove particles of feces or drops of urine from the baby's skin. To keep the baby's skin clean and healthy, it is necessary to carry out air baths during a diaper change.
2. Allergic reactions
For any allergic reactions and rashes, we recommend that you seek the advice of a pediatrician.

Why does a diaper leak and how can it be avoided?

Main causes of diaper leaks:
1. The volume of urine has exceeded the volume of absorption.
2. Due to excessive movement, there may be a gap between the baby's legs and the diaper being worn, or between the waist and the diaper. Even though the diaper can still absorb liquid, it leaks around the edges.
To avoid leaks, you need to choose the right size diaper, put it on correctly, and do everything possible so that such a gap does not form.

Why can a diaper be wet on the outside?

The outer layer of GOO. N diapers has many micropores. They remove heat and water vapor to the outside, allowing the baby's skin to breathe. Therefore, when touching the outer layer, it may seem that it is wet. However, moisture appears precisely from evaporation, and not from the flow of liquid.

The diaper swelled unevenly after use, lumps appeared. Is it normal?

This is perfectly normal. The inside of the diaper is made up of a super absorbent polymer and cellulose thread. In the process of absorbing the liquid, the polymer granules swell.
When the baby is actively moving (moving his legs, turning over, crawling), the swollen granules crumple.

The indicator does not change color.

The indicator is located inside the outer layer of the diaper. If the liquid has not reached the outer layer, the indicator will not change color. Also, the indicator will not change color if the baby has pooped and the stool is not too liquid to soak the diaper enough. Moisture can also be distributed in the diaper without affecting the area in which the indicator is located. In this case, it also does not change color.

How to change panty diapers correctly?

Panty nappies help to gradually potty train your baby and give up disposable hygiene products.
If the child has just peed, they can be replaced like ordinary cloth panties by simply removing them.
If the child pooped, in order not to stain himself and the baby, it is better to tear the panties along the side seams, which are specially designed for this. Take off the panties, roll them up and secure with the recycling tape found on the back of all our panties.

Can I use an old diaper? Is there an expiration date on diapers?

Diaper expiration date - 3 years. The date of production is indicated on the packaging in the form of a label containing in-house information and the date of production. The decoding sequence: the first four digits encode the year of production, the fifth and sixth - the month of production, the seventh and eighth - the day of production, the last six characters encode internal factory data.

When a baby begins to roll over in sleep, is it better to use panty diapers?

There is no need to immediately switch to panty diapers if the baby starts to roll over in his sleep.
Make a decision based on factors such as family budget, body shape, height and preferences of the baby.
If there are no inconveniences when using Velcro diapers, there is no need to specifically change them to panty diapers.
Panty diapers are best used for babies who are already actively moving and who have hard stools.

I am concerned about the smell of the diaper itself.

In the manufacture of diapers, cellulose, synthetic fibers, rubber and adhesive hypoallergenic resin are used. These materials have some odors, but are absolutely hypoallergenic and safe for the child.
After production, the diapers are packed and sealed. A slight smell may be present immediately after opening the package, but this does not affect the quality of the diaper.
If it bothers you, take the diapers out of the package and leave them outside for a while - the smell will decrease.

Some time after a diaper change, the waist band stretches.

Diaper and panty elastics are made from non-woven fabric and thin synthetic rubber bonded with an adhesive.
Please note that if you apply a large amount of baby oil to your baby's skin, it may interact with the adhesive and as a result, the rubber bands may loosen and stretch.

The indicator strips have slightly changed color to pale blue.

Even when the packaging is closed, the indicator on diapers may react to environmental humidity and change color to blue.
Also, the indicator may change color to blue when exposed to direct sunlight on the package.
But even if the indicator has changed color a little, then when the diaper absorbs the liquid, it will become brighter and tell you about the need to change the diaper.

How to properly store diapers and panty diapers?

If you store diapers without packaging, they may absorb moisture from the air and become slightly damp. Keep this in mind if you store diapers and panties in a damp room or bathroom.
The absorbent polymers in the diaper also absorb moisture, which can affect how well they absorb liquid. Therefore, store diapers in places with the least humidity.
After opening the package, prevent dust and insects from getting inside.

Why do some parts of the diaper become discolored and become a pale pink color?

Are open heaters using kerosene used indoors?
If so, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides produced when burning kerosene can cause discoloration of the synthetic fibers in diapers (nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides are also found in car exhaust).
But don't worry - there is no manufacturing defect in the product. The same thing sometimes happens with synthetic fibers in clothing.
You can use the diaper even if it has changed color.
We also recommend that you pay attention to the storage of the diaper.

A disposable diaper was accidentally washed, and jelly balls and thin synthetic fibers stuck to the clothes that were with it in the washing machine. Are they harmful to health? And how do you remove them from clothes?

Jelly balls are super absorbent, the task of which is to absorb moisture. Thin synthetic fibers are cellulose or non-woven fabric. Shake them as far as possible out of the wet laundry and dry the laundry without using an electric dryer or tumble dryer. After the clothes are dry, shake the clothes again and remove any residue from the clothes with a brush or masking tape.
Also remove any remaining diaper inside the washer with a tissue or cloth and check the inside of the drain mesh. If there are diaper residues on the mesh, they should also be removed.

Is there a size smaller than the newborn size - NB?

GOO.N has sizes smaller than NB (newborn).
Size for small babies: weight from 1.8 kg to 3 kg.

What is the next largest size after XL diapers?

The next size after the XL diapers (with Velcro) is the GOO.N Super BIG size for babies weighing 15 to 35 kg, with a waist circumference of 50 to 70 cm.

How to change a diaper for a newborn | Nutrilak

03/19/2021 Reading time: 3.5 min