Nappies / Pads – Sample Sizes

Free nappies/ pads are available to thiose who qualify.

As your child approaches three years and is not yet ready or unable to be toilet trained; you are entitled to apply for free nappies.

However finding the right size can be time consuming and complicated back and forth

Thanks to C x who created this handy to use size/make guide

As your child approaches three years and is not yet ready or unable to be toilet trained; you are entitled to apply for free nappies.

Pads Sample List

Name	Size	Waist	Centimetres	Notes
Select   (Usual Pad but out of stock)	Extra Small	18-26” waist	46-66 cm	Good but getting too small now
Select	Small	24-32”	61-81 cm	Asked if possible to order (stock comes from US) – waiting for a reply from Busy Buddy’s
Select Night Time (Green)	Small		60-90cm	PE Backed (plastic)
Attends Slip Regular 9	Extra Small		40-70 cm	Same size as Select Extra Small – Using these as a replacement for now
Attends Slip Regular 9	Small		50-85 cm	Too Big
MoliCare Premium Slip	Extra Plus XS		40-60 cm	Very Bulky and too small
MoliCare Premium Elastic 6 DS	Small	28-36”	70-90cm	Very Bulky and no side panels at the front (only back)
Tranquility ATN – Night Time	Small	24-32”	61-81 cm	PE Backed and bulky
Tena Slip Junior	Extra Small	20-24”	50-60 cm	Too small
Tena Slip Plus	Extra Small	20-30”	49-74 cm	Feels like same size as Select
Tena Slip Plus	Small	22-34”	56-85 cm	Too big and bulky, esp. at front
ID Slip Maxi	Small		50-90 cm	Way too big and bulky

Age Guide

This chart is approximate
For the best fit please measure your child’s waist with a tape measure first. 

Age	2 – 3	3 – 4	4 – 5	5 – 6	6 – 7	7 – 8	8 – 9	9 – 10	10 – 11	11 – 12	12 – 13	13 – 14	14 – 15	15 – 16
Waist (cm)	52	53.5	55	56	57	58	60	62	63	64	65.5	67	71	75
Waist (inches)	20.5	21	21.5	22	22.5	23	23.5	24.5	25	25	25.5	26.5	28	29.5