Why measure your child's urine volume?

Knowing how much your child urinates helps you optimize the use of cloth diapers, prevent leaks, and ensure optimal comfort. Each child has a different urine output and rhythm, influenced by their age, hydration, and diet.

Simple methods to estimate urine

There are several simple and accessible techniques for measuring the amount of urine absorbed by a diaper.

• Weigh a dry insert and a wet insert. Weigh the clean insert, then weigh it after use. The difference in grams corresponds to the volume of urine in milliliters.
• Test with a graduated syringe. Gradually pour water onto a clean insert, observing its absorption. This gives an idea of ​​the maximum volume supported.
• Observe the time between changes. If a diaper is soaked in less than an hour, the child has a high urine volume and requires increased absorption.

Concrete example:

Emma uses cloth diapers and wants to check the absorbency of an insert. She weighs it dry: 50g. After use, it weighs 200g. Her child has therefore urinated approximately 150ml.

Average urine volume by age

The amount of urine produced varies with a child's age and development. Here are the average volumes of urine produced per day.

• Newborn (0-3 months): 100-300 ml/day
• Baby (3-12 months): 300-600 ml/day
• Toddler (1-3 years): 600-900 ml/day

These volumes are divided into several urinations throughout the day.

How to adjust the absorbency of cloth diapers

Depending on your child's urine volume, it is important to choose the right inserts and boosters to avoid leaks.

• Low volume. A simple microfiber insert may be sufficient.
• Medium volume. A bamboo or cotton insert, combined with a booster.
• Large volume. A combination of several absorbent inserts, such as a bamboo bifold and a hemp booster.

Conclusion

Estimating your child's urine output is an effective way to optimize diaper changes and adapt cloth diapers to their specific needs. Simply weighing the inserts before and after use allows you to adjust absorbency and ensure greater comfort for your baby.

Tip: Weigh the inserts regularly to monitor changes in urine volume and adjust the diapers accordingly.

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