Quick answer

Lay the diaper under your baby with the printed back panel at the waist, fasten the tabs snug across the belly, and point the penis down or make sure the absorbent core sits flat for girls. Check the leg ruffles are out, then change every 2–3 hours or after every poop.

Why the first weeks feel different

Newborn diapers are not just smaller versions of older sizes. In the first weeks, the umbilical cord stump needs room, and newborn skin is extra sensitive to moisture and friction. Honest Clean Conscious Diapers are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified and third-party tested for 350 harmful chemicals, which gives you one less thing to worry about while you are still learning your baby’s patterns.

Because newborns feed often and poop frequently, you will likely change diapers 8–12 times a day. That volume is normal, but it means fit matters more than absorbency at this stage. A diaper that gaps at the legs will leak even if it is very absorbent.

What to check before you open the pack

Size NB is designed for the early weeks, but every baby is shaped differently. If your baby is long or quickly gains weight, you may find that Size NB leaves red marks or gaps before the weight range on the pack suggests sizing up. Trust the fit on your baby, not just the number.

All The Alpacas is one of several prints available in Size NB, so you can use the print as a simple visual cue: the printed back panel helps you orient the diaper correctly during night changes when you are tired.

Step-by-step: your first diaper changes with Size NB

  1. Set up your changing station: Before you start, place a fresh All The Alpacas Size NB diaper within reach, along with wipes, a burp cloth, and a diaper cream if you use one. Open the diaper and lay it flat with the printed back panel at the top. Common mistake: opening the diaper after you have already lifted your baby’s legs, which makes a mess more likely.
  2. Position the diaper under your baby: Lift your baby’s ankles gently with one hand and slide the diaper under them, printed side up. The back panel should sit at the waist, and the front should come up to just below the umbilical cord stump. Checkpoint: the back panel should be level with the waist, not creeping up toward the shoulders.
  3. Fasten the tabs snugly but not tight: Bring the front of the diaper up and fasten the tabs on each side so the diaper sits snug across the belly. You should be able to slide two fingers under the waistband. If the tabs overlap in the middle, the diaper is too big; if they barely reach the landing zone, it is too small. Common mistake: fastening too tightly, which can leave red marks and restrict movement.
  4. Check the leg ruffles: Run a finger around each leg opening to make sure the inner ruffles are pulled out, not folded inward. Folded-in ruffles are a leading cause of leaks in newborn diapers. Checkpoint: the ruffles should form a soft seal against the skin, with no gaps at the back of the thigh.
  5. Point the penis down and position the core: For boys, point the penis downward so urine goes into the absorbent core instead of up toward the waistband. For girls, make sure the absorbent core sits flat and covers the labia without bunching. Common mistake: forgetting this step, which can cause leaks out the top or side even with a good fit.
  6. Change on a schedule and after every poop: Change your newborn every 2–3 hours during the day and immediately after every poop. At night, you can stretch to one longer stretch if your baby is sleeping, but check for wetness. Use the print on All The Alpacas to orient the diaper quickly in low light. Checkpoint: if you see redness or a rash, increase change frequency and consider a barrier cream.
  7. Know when to size up: Move to Size 1 when you see red marks on the thighs or waist that do not fade within 30 minutes, when the tabs no longer reach the landing zone, or when leaks happen consistently despite correct fit. Weight ranges are a guide, but fit is the final test. Common mistake: waiting for the weight limit on the pack even when the diaper clearly looks too small.

Product facts

  • Honest Clean Conscious Diaper®, All The Alpacas, Size NB: Honest Clean Conscious Diaper®, All The Alpacas, Size NB is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified and third-party tested for 350 harmful chemicals. This certification gives you a verified safety checkpoint for a product that sits against newborn skin all day.

    Honest Clean Conscious Diaper®, All The Alpacas, Size NB

    Honest Clean Conscious Diaper®, All The Alpacas, Size NB

  • Honest Clean Conscious Diaper®, All The Alpacas, Size NB: The diaper is designed to protect delicate skin and keep baby comfortable and dry with Comfort Dry Technology. That dryness focus is useful for newborns who are changed frequently but still need a barrier against moisture between changes.

  • Honest Clean Conscious Diaper®, All The Alpacas, Size NB: Each diaper features a super cute print, and All The Alpacas is one of the available print options in Size NB. The print is not just decorative—it helps you quickly tell front from back during middle-of-the-night changes.