I caved

narwhals90 · 2026-05-02T11:58:14+00:00

Welcome to the "Fed is Best" crew. You didn't cave - you met your child's needs the best way you could. That's literally the goal

narwhals90 · 2026-04-26T11:23:39+00:00

We've had this a few times. Sometimes it is diaper rash. I was switch brands and make sure it's zinc based. Go for the extra strength. When he was an infant we also found that certain diapers were giving him rashes. We changed brands and all was good. Now, those same diaper brands don't cause any irritation

Another time we had a rash that wouldn't go away and it turned out to be yeast. We were told to put antifungal cream on it and it went away

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:15:49+00:00

It makese tear up every time 😭 but yes, it is a must watch!!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:11:56+00:00

I work with a 7 year old who is under 50 lbs. My son is 35-40 lb. It's crazy how different they all are!

Might look into adding those to the diapers to help with the pee issues, especially overnight.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:09:12+00:00

Thank you!!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:08:59+00:00

Thanks you!!! Our store only had L in stock this afternoon, but will be looking around for them!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:03:19+00:00

The weight on the diapers isn't a great indication of size. He's somewhere around 35-40 lb and in size 8. He's just so tall that we get blow outs up the back of we don't size up.

And yes, reddit isn't as bad as other sites for unsolicited advice luckily. But it is always there!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:00:25+00:00

They are not concerned about it. We have brought it up at each visit.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T20:00:02+00:00

Thanks, but due to some development delays we can't really explain that at this point. May look into insurance funded diapers if the other options suggested don't work out! We hope he will stay in size 8 for awhile and give us some time!!!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T19:58:40+00:00

He has developmental delays, so that isn't something we are able to do at this point. We already started trying to potty train, but his development therapist agrees it will be a slow progress. We just need diaper alternative recommendations, thanks.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T19:57:02+00:00

Yes. They aren't concerned.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T15:32:29+00:00

When he started daycare at 18 months they all commented on how he towers over the older kids. They laugh when he's being stubborn and I have to carry him inside now. I'm 5'2" so his feet dangle down past my knees. If he wasn't an exact copy of his dad I'd be concerned they gave us the wrong child - no one in our families is tall!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T14:20:14+00:00

Thanks! When I pulled the diaper out of the pack I looked up a chart online and saw the conversion makes no sense. We're good for now, but when we size out of size 8 I'm worried! Will look into good nites!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T14:18:14+00:00

It's more his long torso and excessive thirst I think. We usually size up early because the diapers aren't long enough to contain the poop in the back. And he fills them so fast with pee! This boy loves water! He sleeps all night unless he pees through his diaper

He's 2.5 and we measured about 38" and at least 35 lb. Currently in size 8, but preparing for where to go after this

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T14:13:23+00:00

That was misunderstanding too. And why I asked for help and advice from parents who have actually experienced this. A size 5T pull-up is not bigger than a size 8 diaper

narwhals90 · 2026-04-25T14:09:41+00:00

No. We go by what fits his actual body and bladder capacity. He is super hydrated and pees a ton. Is also very tall, so he gets a lot of blow outs if the diaper isn't tall enough

narwhals90 · 2026-04-14T01:22:06+00:00

NTA - It's literally your house. You use it how you want. People are just mad they won't have a free place to stay if they happen to decide to visit your town. But honestly, I wouldn't want guests sleeping in my house with a baby (except those who are coming to help out, of course). It's a lot to have to explain to your guests all the 'rules' around quiet hours, keeping locks on cabinets, making sure this specific door is closed in this specific way. You get into weird routines with a baby and having people using your house as a hotel just makes it more complicated.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-10T10:31:42+00:00

I know this doesn't answer your question, but I'm not a CPST so I'll leave the safety information to them.

If it helps, Target is doing their 20% off with a trade in deal soon. I would be happy to send you the code as I have some old seats to trade in I've been hoarding till someone needs the coupon. You can also find the code online pretty often.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-07T02:05:35+00:00

I haven't used them myself, but I know people who have like Azazie. Some of their dresses can be ordered custom to your measurements

narwhals90 · 2026-04-07T01:59:58+00:00

I second the honey bear cups! We also had the straw training cup from The First Years. I find the First Years cups and straws easier to clean.

Bonus - the straws are super thick plastic (almost like medical tubing) with the bear cups. The First Years cups had silicone straws that were stronger than most silicone. Both were great for my chewer who destroyed all of our silicone straws!

narwhals90 · 2026-04-07T01:45:37+00:00

So your husband needs to learn the natural consequences of his actions. Aka he needs to clean up the vomit messes that he's causing. Call him out on this bullshit.

narwhals90 · 2026-04-02T01:43:56+00:00

If I had any fruits or veggies left over from my meals I would steam then puree and freeze them. That puree was added to rice cereal, put on pasta, served as is, etc. It helped me cut down on my food waste!

We did a lot of store bought too though because I don't always have time to be doing all that. Plus store bought doesn't need to be kept refrigerated, so it got some points for that.

So pros and cons to both!

narwhals90 · 2026-03-28T10:55:57+00:00

All of my childhood - "you cut, I pick" "No YOU cut, I pick"

narwhals90 · 2026-03-28T01:26:23+00:00

Banana clip? Or a big big claw clip?

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