For newborns, you can plan on AT LEAST 10 diapers a day. Yes, it’s 10 or more per day.  That equates to about 70 diapers per week or 240 a month!  

You’ll need these “newborn” diapers because they are much smaller and have a special cut-out so the diaper doesn’t rub on the baby’s belly where the cord was cut.   However, some caution is advised. 

Don’t overstock on too much newborn diapers.  Have about 3 week supplies of newborn and perhaps 1 to 2 months of Size 1 available.  Your baby will grow out of the newborn size quickly but at the same time he or she will go through them even quicker. 

The more frequent the feedings the more often the diaper changes are required.  As your baby grows, you can gauge on the number of diapers you will need and anticipate the diaper size.  Also, don’t forget the other essential diaper items such as petroleum jelly and diaper rash ointment.  Petroleum jelly acts as a barrier between moisture and your baby’s skin. 

This prevents diaper rash from appearing.  You can not prevent diaper rash 100% of the time so you will need diaper rash ointment as well.  Only use this when there is redness on the baby’s bottom.