{"id":178,"date":"2022-11-01T09:11:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T09:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/?p=178"},"modified":"2022-11-01T23:13:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T23:13:32","slug":"how-swim-diapers-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyinstinct.com\/how-swim-diapers-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How do swim diapers work? Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine it\u2019s a hot sunny day.<\/p>\n

And you know all too well how swimming benefits your baby<\/a>, so you take him or her to the pool.<\/p>\n

If you are like most of us who do not own a private pool in the backyard, you prepare everything you and your baby needs, armed to the teeth and get out of the house.<\/p>\n

You drive all the way to the pool, hoping that you can enjoy some quality time with your baby.<\/p>\n

Just to find out the pool is closed. Because someone (hopefully a little baby) poop in the pool.<\/p>\n

You raise your eyebrows, roll your eyes, put your hands up in the air and say to yourself, \u201cWhat the heck, I mean, those parents don’t know how do swim diapers work?\u201d<\/p>\n

Or how about this.<\/p>\n

Same scenario, but it is you carrying your baby in your arm, trying to get him or her out of the pool as fast as you can, with a yellow line of water running down from his or her swimming suit to your hand. <\/p>\n

Your face gets red as you hear people getting angry and rushing to take their babies out of the pool, while looking at you as you carry your baby and run out of the water. <\/p>\n

Because your baby, obviously, let one go in the pool.<\/p>\n

You then tell yourself, \u201cI should have used something to keep the \u201cpackage\u201d inside!\u201d.<\/p>\n

Well, you are not alone.<\/p>\n

In fact, a lot of parents don\u2019t even know the existence of swim diapers, until we see one, or until we accidentally destroy someone\u2019s pool day.<\/p>\n

How do swim diapers work?<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m sure as a parent you are well aware of what diapers are. To keep your baby\u2019s output in one place so that you don\u2019t have to rush him to the bathroom and do all the washing, cleaning and changing every 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

How do swim diapers work? Do they also keep everything in one place? Do swim diapers hold urine?<\/p>\n

The short answer, no.<\/p>\n

Swim diapers prevent baby\u2019s solid poop from getting into the pool for a short period of time without absorbing baby\u2019s urine. Because if swim diapers have absorbency in them, they will absorb the water and weigh babies down in the water.<\/p>\n

To sum up, swim diapers hold poop for a while, not pee.<\/p>\n

According to the CDC, swim diapers, no matter how well they are made, are not leak-proof<\/a>. <\/p>\n

So if your baby has some diarrhea problems, you should not put him to the pool.<\/p>\n

There are 2 types of swim diapers<\/h2>\n

Disposable swim diapers<\/h3>\n

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My son in his first swimming session<\/p>\n

They look a lot like normal diapers<\/a>. The only difference is that they don\u2019t swell when exposed to water.<\/p>\n

Their names have said it all, after you use this diaper once, you have to throw it away even if your baby does not poo in it.<\/p>\n

How do these disposable swim diapers work?<\/p>\n

Disposable swim diapers are made to trap solid poop, not absorb it. Therefore, even if you have a lot of swim diapers in the house and you run out of normal diaper, it can\u2019t alternate the normal diaper even just for a while.<\/p>\n

The only and biggest disadvantage of this type of swim diapers is that they are very costly. They are often much more expensive than normal diapers.<\/p>\n

Reusable swim diapers<\/h3>\n

Reusable swim diapers are made from fabric so that you can wash it and use it again. Reusable swim diapers look just like cloth<\/a> diapers. <\/p>\n

How do reusable swim diapers work?<\/p>\n

They often are made with a waterproof layer to prevent solid waste from getting to the water. Therefore, they are often tight in the legs and sometimes in the waist.<\/p>\n

Here comes the golden question:<\/p>\n

Can you use cloth diapers<\/a> as swim diapers?<\/p>\n

Many parents use cloth diapers<\/a> as swim diapers. But I do not recommend it.<\/p>\n

The main difference between these two types is that reusable swim diapers are made to hold solid poop while cloth diapers are meant to absorb water. <\/p>\n

Even if your cloth diaper is very soft and thin, it still weighs your baby down in the water, which can be dangerous sometimes.<\/p>\n

How to pick the right swim diapers?<\/h2>\n

Below is the list of the most common swim diaper designs, and the comparison between them.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

Best reusable swim diapers for baby<\/h2>\n

i play by green sprouts Baby Snap Reusable Swim Diaper <\/h3>\n

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As one of the top-rated, most reputable and best sellers regarding reusable swim diapers, i play swim diapers are loved for some good reasons.<\/p>\n

It has a patented 30-layer design to prevent diaper rash<\/a>, absorb the urine and protect from unsanitary moments. With these layers, the company claims that no need to put on another diaper underneath it to prevent the mess.<\/p>\n

This swim diaper has durable side snaps, easy to put on and take off. The design is simple, trim and effective.<\/p>\n

They also come with a wide selection of trendy swimwear styles and makes it easy to mix and match. They also come in a plain color to pair with your baby\u2019s own swimsuits.<\/p>\n

What we like<\/h3>\n