Wondering if your baby is getting enough milk?
The hospital told you to count wet diapers right?
But how wet is “wet”
How to Check a Diaper for Wetness
Since newborns only make a small amount of urine and disposable diapers are very absorbent, it can be hard to tell if the diapers are wet and your baby is peeing enough. So, here are a few things you can do to make sure your child is wetting the diaper.
- Pour one ounce (two tablespoons, 30ml) of water into a clean, dry diaper. It will give you a better idea of how a wet diaper looks and feels.
- Place one tissue into your baby’s diaper to absorb the urine and make it easier to see.
- After you change your baby, take the diaper apart to check the under layers or gel material for moisture. It’s OK to touch and smell the diaper to check for urine.
- Try cloth diapers. You may find it easier to see and feel the wetness in a cloth diaper than in a disposable diaper.
- Try disposable diapers with a wetness indicator. There is typically a line or design that changes color when urine is present.
From VeryWellFamily.com
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