Nappies for tiny babies

cjd2206

We used to fold the top of the nappy down then fasten them

Madmel

At the risk of being deeply unpopular, why don't you try some terry squares or muslins? DD2 was just over 6lbs and we had similar problems with leaks in disposables, especially with her scrawny bum not filling the nappy at all. After 5 outfits in one day, I tried a terry in the newborn/angel fold and to my shame, she was in it for 7 hours without a leak. I used some breathable pants over the top.

You don't need pins, try a nappi nippa. See if there is a real nappy network close by who could send an advisor round to speak to you.

Good luck

barbiedoll

If you can't find the micro size nappies in your supermarket, a pharmacy will probably be able to order them in for you, they should be able to get them in a day or two.

I found that Huggies were best for my skinny 5lb+ baby, Pampers seem to be better for chubbier babies.

Congratulations, by the way!

cjd2206

Madmel wrote: »

At the risk of being deeply unpopular, why don't you try some terry squares or muslins? DD2 was just over 6lbs and we had similar problems with leaks in disposables, especially with her scrawny bum not filling the nappy at all. After 5 outfits in one day, I tried a terry in the newborn/angel fold and to my shame, she was in it for 7 hours without a leak. I used some breathable pants over the top.

You don't need pins, try a nappi nippa. See if there is a real nappy network close by who could send an advisor round to speak to you.

Good luck

My experience of cloth would say that they are far too big and bulky for such a little baby

barbiedoll

I've seen tiny babies (4lb+ b/w) in cloth nappies, I'm sure they make them in small sizes. Tiny babies don't stay tiny for long though, so not sure if the initial expense would be worth it for OP. They are very nice for bigger babies though and they're getting quite popular in my area with a lot of the new mums. Which can only be a good thing, I guess!

carolpinkdreamer

Boots do their own brand low birthweight nappies. Teeny weeny ones!

clairec79

I used the Boots low birthweight nappies and they were the best I found for my eldest when she was tiny (though slightly bigger than your son)

Caroline73_2

cjd2206 wrote: »

My experience of cloth would say that they are far too big and bulky for such a little baby

Cut up a terry square?

dizziblonde

I'm sure I saw a sub-size1 pack in Tesco today (one of the larger stores though). They're in with the yellow newborn sizes if I'm remembering correctly (been one of those days where lunchtime seems sooooo long ago though!).

pinkclouds

archie9uk wrote: »

We've tried Pampers 4-11lb ones

As others have said, you need the size down from that: Pampers New Baby Micro (2-5 lbs).

Not sure where they are stocked but a quick google shows them at Tesco, Mothercare and Asda.

Nappies are a bit of a chore in the early days so don't have your hopes too high at 2 weeks old. Another couple of weeks and a bit of, well, fat gain I suppose and nappies should fit a bit better around the tummy and thighs. Both of mine were in the premie nappies for the first couple of weeks or so and they were 6 lbs and 6.5 lbs! Babies are just so skinny when they are born but they sort of "plump out" after a short while, regardless of the actual weight - the point when their faces look more, sort of, baby-like. If you know what I mean.