September 29

0 comments

the Ultimate Diaper Guide & Where to get the Best Value Diapers in Singapore

By Money Saving Daddy


Diaper is one of the most used essentials when you have a baby. One day, you will be using at least 5 to 8. That is if you are lucky.

Because it is recommended to change their diapers regularly.

Some people change when they feel the diaper is full or got poo. Some people change every 3 hours.

It is like installing a taxi meter on your kid for 4-6 years. Every 3 hours jump 15 cents to 30 cents.

And the charges per jump gets higher as they grow. Because per diaper cost high as their size increases.

Somemore hor, diapers come in different brands also. Some are hardcore supporter of Huggies because most hospital will provide you Huggies.

And Huggies diapers also not cheap.

What are the best diapers to get in Singapore?

To be honest hor, the best diapers are very subjective one. Some people hardcore fan of some brands. Some people to them cheap = good.

So this question very subjective. But expensive does not mean good also. Because it really depends how your little one react to the diaper.

Whichever diaper that does not cause rash to your baby, is the best diaper.

For the first year, we have explored quite a few diapers. We are hardcore supporter of Merries Diapers. Our little One (Loti's) initial newborn diapers was Goo.n.  And now she is using Merries.

And we have used the following diapers so far:

  • Merries
  • Goo.n
  • Huggies
  • Pampers
  • Babylove

That time there was an offer for Babylove diapers. So we bought and try. And now quite stuck with Babylove, because she actually had diaper rash occasionally.

So now, we split our diapers usage. Babylove is used for day time wear. Where we will change every 3 hours. Goo.n pants diaper is for going out, because it is easier to change pants diaper when they keep flipping when changing diaper.

Then Merries is used at night because it can hold the longest with minimal leakage.

When do you start using Pants diapers?

So, for the initial 6 months you probably be wondering why do you need pant diapers when tape diapers are so much cheaper?

And we got the opportunity to really test out Pants diaper during our trip to Osaka / Kyoto. I had bought the wrong type of diaper.

At that time, Loti was 10 months old.

Because all written in Jipoonese, so I don't know that is a pant diapers until I open it.

And having Pants diaper was like a godsend. Imagine you wear your underwear in one swift motion.

Without the need to press their legs down to tape up the diapers. Super convenient when they are always fidgeting when changing diaper.

When do you upgrade the size of your diapers?

So, how do you know when is the time to upgrade the size of the diaper.

To upgrade the size of the diaper also means that the cost per diaper also will increase. So to save money, usually we will tahan the size till cannot.

All diapers have a recommended weight range for babies.

Like newborn size is up to 5kg.
Small size is 4kg to 8kg.
Medium size is 6kg - 11kg
Large size is 9kg to 14kg
X Large size is 12kg to 20kg.

So you realise the weight range always overlap one. But that is just a guide. Because some babies have bigger butt, or bigger thighs. So the weight is low, but butt too big. 

So some size cannot fit in. You buy shoes also mah. Why some shoe, size small but the feeling different.

For diaper also same case one.

But you can determine if you meet some of these issues.

1. When they are showing discomfort

This is like wearing a smaller size underwear. You will also feel uncomfortable.

2. When they got diaper rash overnight

This means the diaper cannot hold the wetness because too small.

3. When the diaper does not cover the backside

Imagine your panty too small, cannot cover your butt. The diaper will also leak like that.

4. When there are red marks appearing

This shows that the diaper too tight already.

5. When diapers start leaking

When the diapers keep leaking, you may want to see if it is time to upgrade the size.

How to change diaper?

This one hor, for a start it seems like a daunting task. This is like your first time wear contact lens one. After a few times, you will be very familiar already.

So same goes for changing of diaper. 

We remember our first time going out, we were stuck in the diaper changing room for 2 hours. Nursing + change diaper.

Now, changing diaper is like 2nd nature liao. Chop Chop Curry Pok.

Tips

Whenever you change diaper, place the new diaper below the old one. So when you take away the soiled diaper, you have the new diaper below as a backup in case they suddenly pee or poo.

So where to buy diapers in Singapore?

There are a few places that you can purchase your diapers.

  • NTUC Fairprice
  • Qoo10
  • Amazon Prime
  • Redmart
  • Shopee
  • Lazada

And for us, we buy wherever that is cheaper.

If not, you can also check out the survey below.

More Recent Stories:

Money Saving Daddy

About the author

Hello Everyone! This is Don, sharing my journey here to find the most value buy. Not the cheapest, but making the best value of your dollar. :)

{"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}

Never miss a good story!

 Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest trends!

>
Malcare WordPress Security