Can You Use Puppy Pads For Infant Diaper Leaks?
OK-please give me a break. I’m getting ready to pull my hair out. My 1 month old son leaks through his diaper and clothes at least 3 times a day if not more. I’ve tried different brands and different diaper sizes. I’ve had my sister, mom, friends, his dad and even his sister put his diaper on him. I was thinking it was just me who couldn’t diaper him right. He leaks no matter how you diaper him. Can you use puppy pads under a baby or are the pads harmful or poisonous to humans? I can’t find the hospital type pads anywhere.
A: are u for real…? why wouldn’t you just say Depends or something? would u really put your baby in something that was for an animal?
A: I’ll go for the obvious, you’ve probably already thought about it option… have you thought about changing him more often? Sorry if that seems like a wise-acre thing to say, it was the first thing that came to mind.
I did a search for “incontinence bed pads” and got a few results you might want to try. I’ve posted a few of them below. If it’s necessary to go that route, you might want to think about the reusable (washable) pads. Depending on how long this is going to last, the reusable option could save you a good amount of money.
You might want to think about checking in with his pediatrician about what’s going on. I’m not trying to wish ill-will on the little one, but he could have a UTI (when I have them I have to go constantly) or an overactive bladder.
I hope everything goes all right!
Good luck
A: my son does that alot too, especially now that he’s starting to sleep through the night more he just soaks through em, I think it happens more with boys because they pee up front so it comes out the top when it’s full. I’m a CNA so I get chux (incontinence pads) from my work and those are a life-saver (well a sheet-saver anyway). You should be able to find them in the personal care isles like where depends are, i’ve seen baby ones in Babies r’ us too but they’re more expensive. Puppy pads would probably be fine too, they’re not as soft but big deal, just watch out because some puppy pads are chemically treated with something that’s supposed to make the puppy’s wanna go on them, and that’d probably irritate your son’s skin, just read the label. Good luck and God bless!
A: You can find regular changing pads at any store like wal-mart, babies r us etc!!! Make sure when you change him his pee-pee is point down and that you are pulling it up enough in the front!!! Change him more often and especially before he goes to sleep. I had this porb too with my son and i found that pamper swaddlers worked the best and fit snug!!!
A: my son does that alot too, especially now that he’s starting to sleep through the night more he just soaks through em, I think it happens more with boys because they pee up front so it comes out the top when it’s full. I’m a CNA so I get chux (incontinence pads) from my work and those are a life-saver (well a sheet-saver anyway). You should be able to find them in the personal care isles like where depends are, i’ve seen baby ones in Babies r’ us too but they’re more expensive. Puppy pads would probably be fine too, they’re not as soft but big deal, just watch out because some puppy pads are chemically treated with something that’s supposed to make the puppy’s wanna go on them, and that’d probably irritate your son’s skin, just read the label. Good luck and God bless
A: Well if he is leaking doesn’t that tell you to change him more often, not out more padding in?
You should change him everytime he does a wee, and if he leakss the nappy with just one wee, then you have a seriously freaky baby:)
A: HMm never thought of that. as far as i remember puppy pad are just absorbant pads and they should be fine. you might try the over night diapers but i dont think they make them in smaller sizes. you can also consult your pediatrician and ask them about the frequent leaks. you can try changing him every hour or more and also make sure that the ruffles n the lining of the legs are pulled out that will help block leaks! GOOD LUCK!
A: Have you tried rubber pants – old fashioned I know, but they worked for me. Also, go to a hospital supply company to find the bed pads. I used them too. Sometimes you can find them under geriatric, operating room or emergency room supplies. They are very absorbant and work well for when your son will be lying down.
A: Try a search website for ‘new parents’, or ‘infant questions’ or of course – consult your doctor. Good question. Mine never did that. Bless his heart AND yours for dealing with it. Good luck!
A: You may have the wrong size diapers on your baby. If he leaking out of #1 diapers, try changing him to #2’s. Just try it. You may find it better than padding him.
Also, get a better diaper, like Huggies, and change him more often.
Maybe your feeding him too much, or is he breastfed?
You should be able to find those diaper changing pads at most stores that carry baby supplies. They might say changing table pads or something like that. They are thicker and a little bit stiffer than a blanket, but are soft enough for babies to lie on. We used to put one between the sheet and mattress cover on my daughter’s bed when she was a baby, they helped a lot when her diaper leaked.
use huggies!! they never leak
try diaper doublers or changing him more often i would stay away from puppy pads its wrong and once baby is on the move it won’t work anyway maybe cloth diapers so baby lets you know when he needs changed more
The puppy pads are similar to what they use in hospitals for people who are incontinent or have a leaky catheter. I wonder though if the puppy pads have some chemical to absorb odor?
They make waterproof pads for infants and those might be a bit more comfortable than that paper and plastic, which can get hot if you lay on it too long.
I have had the same problem from time to time with both my sons. If you are changing him frequently, but he still manages to pee out of his diaper try pointing his private thing down the next time you put a fresh diaper on. It sounds weird, but trust me it can make a difference especially with little babies.
Yes, but don’t even think about picking up a rolled up newspaper or you will be in BIG trouble Missy!
Go to the drugstore and ask them if they carry “chux pads” that you can buy. If they drugstore doesn’t have them, a medical supply store will carry them. You can also do a search for online retailers.
Make sure that his penis is pointed down when you diaper him.
How often do you change him? Have you tried more frequent changes? “Nighttime” diapers, if they still make those?
Maybe put a vinyl diaper cover over his diaper to help protect stuff? Then maybe if he leaks, he won’t get so much other stuff wet/dirty?
try changing the baby more often. a normal pee will not overload a diaper.
I don’t know about puppy pads, but my son did the same thing. I felt like an idiot when the pediatrician told me to make sure the edges of his diaper were pulled out. When they’re tucked in, that encourages the leaking.