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What Size Diapers do I Buy for a Baby Gift? - Diaper Dabbler

By A Mystery Man Writer

When it comes to buying a gift for a baby shower or a gift to send after a new baby has arrived, one popular question I hear is: what size diapers should I give as a gift? How much do you know about diaper sizes? Newborn size diapers are (typically) designed for babies up to 10 lbs. Size 1 diapers are designed for babies 8-14 lbs. (Note: some eco-friendly brands have sizing other than the “standard” US sizing) So you see, there is some overlap in the weight range in the sizes. Babies often are ready to change sizes when they are between 8-10 lbs. The average baby born in the US is over 7 lbs. Baby’s shape and the diaper’s fit will influence when a baby will move up to the next size. Some babies wear newborn size