Nappy Leaks
Anonymous post because I’m honestly at my wits’ end with nappies! 😩
My daughter is 83cm tall and 10.3kg, and we are having CONSTANT problems with wee leaking from her nappies — particularly in her car seat.
She needs a spare outfit with us pretty much every single day because she ends up soaked. I’m constantly having to change her clothes, clean the car seat and swap covers, and it’s becoming a nightmare.
We have tried:
* Pampers Size 5
* Pampers Size 4+
* Pampers Premium Protection (purple)
* Pampers Baby-Dry (blue/yellow)
* Pampers pull-ups Size 4 Premium Protection (purple)
* Pampers pull-ups Size 4 Baby-Dry (red)
And we’re still getting leaks. 😭
She’s quite tall and slim for her weight, so I’m wondering whether the issue is the shape/fit rather than the actual size. The leaks seem to be from wee rather than poo.
Has anyone had a similar problem with a tall, slim toddler and found a nappy that actually works? I’m open to trying a different brand entirely — I just need something that will stay dry, especially during car journeys!
What nappies worked for your tall/slim toddlers? And did you size up or down?
83cm / 10.3kg if that helps with recommendations. 🙏
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Tescos pull ups (if you are UK based). Pampers are overpriced rubbish in my opinion. My son is tall and thin and they have been fantastic!! We used to get leaks all the time but these ones seem to do the trick!
My girl is small and not even 2 and in size 8 pull ups bcos she leaks so much!! Wide bum maybe idk ahah but we use pampers or morrisons own! Sometimes sainsburys own!
Had issues with pampers. Rascals have been THE BEST zero leaks! and my girl is 84cm 11kg, we use rascal pants - nappies are fine, but pants have been easier for changes and definitely hold more through the night xxx
Pampers are rubbish and so expensive. I use Tesco's own or Asda's own. I use pull ups, not nappies. Also it's best to use the + size ones as they are more absorbent
Tall and thin Rascal's
I know you’re asking for diaper recommendations so feel free to ignore if it’s not for you, but if you’re at all open to trying then you could try EC (holding her over a potty) before car rides. especially if it’s usually a certain time of day. I know it sounds crazy but I’ve been pottying my baby since she was able to hold her head up and only use a diaper or 2 a day with most of her pees and almost all of her poos going into the potty.
My son’s the same height but he’s 10.6kg we use little angles Asda brand. We just upsized to 6+
Pampers are awful. Aldi mamia
We had similar issues but it was nappy rash that ultimately made us change as we struggled with so many. We now use kit and kin.
Another vote for Tesco pull ups. They seem to have a narrow fit. I have a very slim boy.
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