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Learn about our Editorial Policy. Professional PhotgrapherUpdated December 27, 2018 Copied! There's no denying that new parents will change a lot of diapers in a year, but the exact number depends on the weight and age of the baby and whether the family is using cloth or disposable diapers. If you're planning for your baby's future needs or hoping to stockpile some diapers on sale, it helps to look into the statistics. First Year: Around 2,500 Disposable DiapersThe number and size of diapers used can depend on the baby's weight. Larger babies need larger diapers and may go through them at a different rate. The average birth weight in the United States is between 5.5 and 8.8 pounds. According to DiaperPlanner.com, a baby in this weight range will go through approximately 2,500 diapers in the first year of life. Diaper Chart for First YearSize:Age:Per Day:Per Week:Age Total:NewbornBirth-6 weeks1070420Size 17-16 weeks7-1050-70637Size 217-30 weeks5-735-50595Size 331 weeks-1 year535805
420 Newborn DiapersNewborns go through diapers at a rate of about 70 diapers per week. Expect your baby to spend around four to 13 weeks in this size, depending on his or her birth weight. An eight-pound baby will wear this size for about six weeks, resulting in 420 newborn diapers. 637 Size 1 DiapersChanging diapers is still a very frequent occurrence when your baby needs to move up to size 1 disposables. You'll find that you change between 49 and 70 diapers per week during this period, which lasts about week 16 with a baby who weighed eight pounds at birth. DiaperPlanner.com reports that this results in 637 diapers. 595 Size 2 DiapersAs your baby continues to grow, the diaper changes finally start to slow down a bit. You'll use between 35 to 49 diapers per week in size 2, which will last until your baby is about 30 weeks old if he or she was around eight pounds at birth. This translates to approximately 595 size 2 diapers. 805 Size 3 DiapersBy 30 weeks, your once eight-pound little one may transition to size 3 diapers. You'll be changing about 35 diapers a week at this point and will finish out that first year by using around 805 more diapers. Disposable Wipe Usage: First YearWith diaper changes, you'll only be using one diaper per change. But, you'll likely use several wipes for each diaper change if it is a "number 2." This means you'll use exponentially more wipes than diapers and explains why you get more wipes in a pack. In baby's first year you can expect to use nearly 5,000 wipes or two per diaper. This breakdown of wipe usage gives you an idea of how many wipes your baby will use in the first year: Baby Wipe Chart for First YearAge:Per Day:Per Week:Age Total:0-3 Months221551,8603-6 Months151061,2806-12 Months221551,860 Are you InTheKnow? Invalid email Count me inI agree to receive email communications from LoveToKnow.com After Year One: 1,500 to 1,800 Disposables YearlyIf your older baby is sleeping through the night in a single diaper and you are changing him or her every three hours during the day, you can expect to use about four to five diapers per day, which is 28 to 35 diapers per week. This is the same whether they are wearing size 3, 4, or 5. This translates to approximately 1,500 to 1,800 diapers per year. Diaper usage will slow down as your little one begins potty training. On average, most children are potty trained by around 35 to 39 months of age. How Many Diapers Per Day By AgeSize:Age:Per Day:Per Week:Total:312-18 months5-635-421,800-2,100418-24 months4-528-351,500-1,800524-36 months2-314-21700-1,000 Number of Diapers Used in a LifetimeIf you take all this information and add it together, the average child will use about 7,000 diapers in their lifetime and before they are potty trained. The actual number of diapers your child uses in their life depends on many factors. It is impossible to make sure you have the exact number of diapers your child will need in their life, but you can prepare by stocking up on the low-end estimated number of diapers the average baby uses at each age. 18-24 Cloth Diapers Per YearWith cloth diapering, you wash and re-use the diapers between changes, so the number of diapers you need for the first year will depend a great deal on how often you want to do laundry. You'll be changing the diapers at the same rate as with disposables, but the number you need to buy is much, much lower.
Keep Your Little One Clean and ComfortableWhether you use cloth or disposable diapers, babies require a lot of diaper changes. Knowing how many diapers you'll need can help you stock up in advance by watching sales or adding diapers to your baby registry. Having the right supplies on hand can help you keep your little one clean and comfortable. How many diapers does a baby use on an average day?Stocking up can save you money in the long run, but if you're new to parenthood, you're probably wondering a few things. On average, newborns go through about eight-12 diapers per day. But each infant is different so you'll have to learn as you go how predict how much your newborn will need changing.
How many diapers does a baby use in 24 hours?For the first few weeks, a newborn baby may need up to 10 to 12 diapers a day. As the baby grows older, their need for diapers tends to decrease. Generally, one good indication that the baby is getting enough nutrition is if there are six to eight wet diapers per day.
How many diapers does a baby use in a month?On average, a newborn goes through about 360 diapers per month. That comes to $70 to $80 per month per baby.
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