After size 6 diapers, what comes next?

Question

My daughter is in size 5 diapers. The weight on the package is 24-27 lbs. I think. She's about 20 lbs. Once she outgrows the size 5 and 6, what do I put her in next? She won't be ready to potty train because she will only be about a year old. I'm a first time mom so I have no idea, so help would be appreciated! Also, I prefer to use the generic diapers because they are considerably cheaper, so if you know any generic diapers that are larger than a size 6, that would be of help.

Answer 1

Try toddler sized cloth diapers. You will save a lot of money and it will make potty training easier. The cheapest option is to use prefolds and covers. You can get these in much larger sizes than disposables.

http://www.abbyslane.com

http://www.punkinbutt.com

http://www.treecitydiapers.com

Answer 2

i think pampers makes size 7 i know there are i seen some at the store  

Answer 3

I think they will last longer than you think, her growing will significantly slow down soon.  My son was over 20lbs at one year old, went to pull-ups at age 2, and we never bought anything bigger than a size 5.

Answer 4

If she is 20 lbs why is she in size 5? My son is 22 lbs and still in size 4. She will slow down growing and she probably wont be 27 lbs for a while. If she does get to that she will go to a size 6 and they should last her until shes ready to be potty trained or go into Pull-Ups.  

Answer 5

Pampers makes a size 7 diaper...they are for 41+ pounds.  After that, you should be able to begin potty training and using the Pull-Ups.

Answer 6

My son is 19.5 lbs and in a size 3 which is 16-28lbs.  Granted I know that those weights are not set in stone and you usually end up moving up to the next size before the weight limit but size 5 at 20lbs seems unusual.  If I were you, I would try a different brand in a smaller size.  If you can find a size 4 that fits her in another brand you'll actually get more value out of them as the quantity decreases as the size increases.

Answer 7

my son was in a size 4 at age 3 and 4 (nights)

they are going to last longer than you think.

pampers do make a size 7 though.

and there are goodnights for age 8 to 12, so they should fit!

Answer 8

Try the "Especially For Baby" brand from Babies R' Us. For generics, they are well made and they seldom leak. We normally use cloth, but we have been using these while we get the washing machine issue sorted out. Size 3 supposedly fits up to 28 lbs. However my son is 18 lbs and we have him in a Size 4 because they are easier to get on him. They are really affordable too, $22 for a box of 126 (smaller sizes are cheaper). Sometimes they put them on sale, buy one get one free.

Alternatively, you might try using cloth diapers. Like another answerer mentioned, prefolds and covers are the most affordable option. Contours (along with a snappi fastener) would be good if you are having size issues (if you can afford them, they are a bit more expensive than prefolds). You can make a diaper sprayer yourself which pretty much takes all of the "gross-ness" out of washing p**p diapers.

www.cottonbabies.com

Answer 9

Pull ups, you can also get a potty chair so she can get a idea where she needs to use the bathroom.  You don't have to enforce potty training, just set her on the potty chair a couple times a week.  Than when she is ready to be potty trained she knows what it is and she will not be scared.  My daughter is 11 months and is pulling on her diaper trying to take it off.  That is a sign that she is ready to be potty trained.  I got a potty chair and I put her on it once a day.  She likes it.

Answer 10

her weight gain will slow down tremendously- she will most likely not even grow out of the 5s for a long time.  My first daughter was in the 95th %ile for both height and weight and never needed anything beyond a 6 and usually we bought 5s when we got to the pull up stage. Now she's just turned 3 and in undies but we still use pull ups at night and she's a HUGE kid and the 5s are still OK.  The weight ranges are pretty broad. I would not worry about it.  20lbs at a year old is not an abnormally big child.