For newborns / during those first few weeks while the umbilical cord area heals.
Fold down the waistband or use Pampers Swaddlers with the front cutout / umbilical cord notch to protect the umbilical cord stump and keep baby's belly protected and dry.
Newborn (Size N) is for babies up to 10 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch from Newborn Swaddlers to Size 1 Swaddlers and confirm the diaper fits snugly.
Size 1 fits 8-14 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch to Size 2 Swaddlers.
Size 2 fits 10-22 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch to Size 3 Swaddlers.
As soon as your baby starts standing or walking.
If you want a pull-on Swaddlers option, switch from taped Swaddlers to Pampers Swaddlers 360° in the size that matches weight: Size 3 (16-28 pounds), Size 4 (22-37 pounds), Size 5 (27+ pounds), or Size 6 (35+ pounds).
Size 3 fits 13-26 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch to Size 4 Swaddlers.
When your little one starts to become more active / for older babies and toddlers who are crawling or walking.
If you need a gap-free pull-on fit for active play, switch to Pampers Cruisers 360° in the size that matches weight: Size 3 (16-28 pounds), Size 4 (22-37 pounds), Size 5 (27+ pounds), Size 6 (35+ pounds), or Size 7 (41+ pounds).
Size 4 fits 15-34 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch to Size 5 Swaddlers.
Size 5 fits 20-37 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch to Size 6 Swaddlers.
Size 6 fits 23-44 pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
Switch to Size 7 Swaddlers.
Size 7 fits 26-50 pounds. Size 8 is 30+ pounds. Size up if tabs do not reach the center, red marks appear, or there are leaks around the legs.
If Size 7 no longer fits, switch to Size 8 Swaddlers and confirm the diaper still fits snugly.
When your toddler starts potty training.
Move from diapers to Pampers Easy Ups training pants. Use the clothing-style size that matches your toddler: 2T-3T/size 4 (15-34 pounds), 3T-4T/size 5 (20-40 pounds), 4T-5T/size 6 (23-50 pounds), 5T-6T/size 7 (35-60 pounds), or 6T-7T/size 8 (46+ pounds, Bluey only).