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HELP! Swimming Nappies confused.com

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NariMoon · 30/09/2019 14:01

I am going on holiday next week with my two year old and we will be swimming. We haven't taken her swimming since she was about 8 months old. She isn't toilet trained yet, and is in size 7 nappies. I can't find disposable size 7 swimming nappies anywhere. Plus I was looking at the reusable nappies.

Can I put a normal nappy under her reusable swimming nappy? Are there any size 7 swimmers out there? What are your experiences with this?

Please help!

Thank you in advance!

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dementedpixie · 30/09/2019 14:05

Size 7 nappies never existed when mine were small. I'd try the smaller size (5-6) as they might stretch enough. They are only for containing poo, not pee. Dont put a normal nappy on as it will expand and may even burst

inwood · 30/09/2019 14:06

No you absolutely can't use a normal nappy - they swell up to gargantuan proportions.

Little swimmers large go to something like 30lb, she should be fine in them? Swimming nappies are little more than poo catchers anyway.

dementedpixie · 30/09/2019 14:06

Reusable ones are good too

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MyDcAreMarvel · 30/09/2019 14:07

I think you will struggle , size 7 nappies are to fit average five/six year olds who need them overnight. Are you sure she is a size 7?

Marmite27 · 30/09/2019 14:08

My 4 year old has to wear a paper nappy under a neoprene cover.

The yellow huggies still fit her.

Marmite27 · 30/09/2019 14:08

(For her swimming lessons)

Skyechasemarshalontheway · 30/09/2019 14:08

My 8 year old can wear the 5-6 size no problem (he has a disability) they do stretch

fitzbilly · 30/09/2019 14:10

The reusable swim nappies are all I've ever used and they are fine. Just swimming costume with extra padding really.

Are you sir she's a size 7 though?

hsegfiugseskufh · 30/09/2019 14:12

size 7?!

ds who is 3 and a bit still fits in size 5!

we got size 5/6 swimming nappies and they were fine.

gamerchick · 30/09/2019 14:14

God don't use a normal nappy. If you want an idea, try the bath with one on.

RainOrSun · 30/09/2019 14:25

If you've got a reusable swim nappy, do you need a disposable one too?
I'd just put her in something like this

You cant use a normal nappy in a pool in any combination.

gubbsywubbsy · 30/09/2019 14:27

You can buy re useable swim nappies ( washable ) my son has special needs and they go up to adult . Only about £12

gubbsywubbsy · 30/09/2019 14:28

www.splashabout.com/splash-shorts-navy-child.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpq7Bo9P45AIVhvdRCh1Iqwj5EAQYAyABEgLjWvD_BwE
This sort of thing but loads available

theneverendinglaundry · 30/09/2019 14:28

Try a reusable one, they're fairly cheap and you'll only need one or two of them I would've thought.

My daughter was also in size 7 pull ups when she was 2!

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