Size 2 diapers: up to what age or weight?

In collaboration with Rokiyah Hosen

Your baby has already been here for a few weeks, and you've quickly realized that you're going to have your nose in diapers for a few more months (years?)! You've been using size 1 diapers for a while now, but your little one has already grown a lot and feels cramped in his current nappy. So, at what age and weight should you start using size 2 diapers for your baby? 

All you need to know about size 2 diapers

Size 2 diapers have the same characteristics as other sizes: they generally consist of a skin-contact fleece, anti-leak barriers, absorbent material and anti-leak material. What differs, unsurprisingly, is the size ! Slightly wider at the waist and thighs, the hook-and-loop front and back ears adapt to your baby's growing body. The further you go down the diaper size scale, the less useful it is to talk about your baby's age. diaper sizeThis is because growth and weight curves vary from one newborn to another. Size 2 diapers are therefore traditionally indicated for babies weighing from 3 to 6 kg.

When should I start using size 2 diapers?

It's therefore possible to use size 2 diapers as soon as your child weighs more than 3 kg, up to 6 kg. This generally corresponds to the 2-4 month period for infants, if we consider their weight curve to be linear and smooth (and this isn't always the case!).

How many size 2 diapers should I buy for my baby?

In the first three months of life, babies wet around 8 diapers a day, so it's common to consume 1 whole pack of diapers in 3 to 4 days! So plan a few packs in advance, but don't anticipate too much either, as growth spurts or sudden changes in weight may well surprise you!

Below you'll find a summary of the quantities of diapers you'll need for your child's first 100 days, based on a pack ofaround 30 diapers. This is purely indicative, as each child has his or her own rate of growth at this age.

How to choose the best size 2 baby diaper?

The same as for the other sizes: impeccable safety and flawless absorption!

Because your baby is in constant contact with the diaper's materials for the first 2 - 3 years of life, it's important to ensure that the diaper'sacidity, moisture and chemical composition don't promote redness and other irritations on his bottom. To do this, find out about the composition of the different layers that make up a baby's diaper: contact layer, absorbent mattress, leak-proof material, outer material, etc. 

Analysis reports must also be accessible. If this is not the case, beware of this lack of transparency!

When you become a mom or dad, you want to offer your baby the very best. But many marketing claims are not based on reliable information, or are mandatory for all diapers and diapers (hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, etc.). Studies are regularly published, notably by consumer associations, the Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire and the DGCCRF, warning of the safety of diaper compositions.

Both disposable and cloth diapers have their advantages and disadvantages. Cloth diapers are more environmentally friendly, but in terms of cleanliness and risk of irritation, we prefer disposables.

Baby's growing: when to change to a size 3 diaper?

There are several signs that indicate it's time to move up from size 2 to size 3:

• You find it increasingly difficult to attach the back lugs to your waistband, or they quickly come off;
• Your child is cramped and has a diaper mark on his skin during diaper changes;
• No more leaks or explosive spills; in the event of recurrent leaks, you can keep wipes in your diaper bag.
• It's no longer possible to put two fingers between baby's tummy and his diaper.

In this case, it's time to change sizes and opt for size size 3 diapers.