After my excitement to see my baby’s picture in the September issue of Baby-mo magazine, I thought I’d translate some of the content for you all!

Here are some details about the Top 6 Nappy Brands in Japan, as listed in the Baby-mo magazine (just a rough translation). When my baby was born I had no idea which nappies were best, and didn’t even know the difference between tape and pants type! So hopefully this list will help when you go shopping:)

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TAPE TYPE NAPPIES

1. Moony

Sizes:

• Newborn size: up to 5kg
• S size: 4-8kg
• M size: 6-11kg
• L size: 9-14kg

Special Features:

• Gathering around the legs and back to block poop from coming out.
• ‘Air silky’ – soft against baby’s skin

2. Merries

Sizes:

• Newborn size: up to 5kg
• S size: 4-8kg
• M size: 6-11kg
• L size: 9-14kg

Special features:

• Absorbant sheet in nappy absorbs water from poop, helping to keep the poop inside the nappy.
• ‘Airy mesh’ gives breathable nappy
• ‘Air gathering’ around the waist gives a soft fit

3. MamyPoko

Sizes:

• M size: 6-11kg
• L size: 9-14kg

Special features:

• Mickey mouse character makes it fun for babies to wear these nappies.
• Soft gathering on the leg gives a good fit, helping to stop poop from leaking out.

4. Pampers

Sizes:

• Newborn size: up to 5kg
• S size: 4-8kg
• M size: 6-12kg
• L size: 9-14kg

Special features:

• No. 1 brand used by hospitals in Japan
• Super soft – 5 star skin protection
• Super absorbant (keeps baby’s bottom dry from wee for up to 10 hours – important for night-time sleeping!)

5. Goo.N

Sizes:

• Newborn size: up to 5kg
• S size: 4-8kg
• M size: 6-11kg
• L size: 9-14kg

Special features:

• Soft and good fit
• Vitamin E added to protect baby’s skin

6. Nepia GENKI!

Sizes:

• Newborn size: up to 5kg
• S size: 4-8kg
• M size: 6-12kg
• L size: 9-14kg

Special features:

• Fluffy cushioned sheet – even after baby does a wee, the cushion absorbs the wee and stays fluffy so baby feels comfortable.

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PANTS TYPE NAPPIES

1. Moony

Sizes:

• Crawling: 6-10kg
• M size: 7-10kg
• L size: 9-14kg
• Big size: 12-17kg
• Bigger than big size: 13-25kg

Special features:

• Smooth fit so easy to move
• Super slim absorbant pad, so keeps bottom dry while not restricting movement

2. Merries

Sizes:

• M size: 6-10kg
• L size: 9-14kg
• Big size: 12-22kg

3. MamyPoko

Sizes:

• Crawling: 6-9kg
• M size: 7-10kg
• L size: 9-14kg
• Big size: 12-17kg
• Bigger than big size: 13-25kg

Special features:

• Breathable film  keeps baby comfortable
• Gathering of the nappy around the waist and legs is different for each size, ensuring a good fit and enabling baby to move around freely while at the same time keeping bottom dry
• Cute Mickey Mouse design
• Note: this nappy does not have the ‘oshiko-sign’ (no stripes to show if you baby has done a wee)

4. Pampers

Sizes:

• M size: 7-10kg
• L size: 9-14kg
• Big size: Over 12kg

•  Good fit for babies who want to move around freely and play!
• Absorbant pad keeps bottom dry for even the most active baby
• Double stretch material to improve the fit around baby’s waist

5. Goo.N

Sizes:

• M size: 7-12kg
• L size: 9-14kg
• Big size: 12-20kg
• Bigger than big size: 13-25kg

Special features:

• Good fit for baby’s movement
• Smooth gathering gives soft fit for the active baby
• Gives around waist, so nice and soft for sensitive skin
• Baby will feel like they’re wearing regular underpants

6. Nepia GENKI!

Sizes:

• M size: 7-10kg
• L size: 9-14kg
• Big size: 12-17kg

All of these nappies, except the MamyPoko pants type, have an ‘Oshiko-sign’ (wee sign – strips on the nappy that change colour when your baby does a wee).