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one-size diaper

one-size diaper noun: a type of cloth diaper which can be adjusted and lengthened to match the baby's growth, thus allowing the diaper to be worn from around birth (by a newborn) to potty-training age.

Noun

one-size diaper (plural one-size diapers)

  1. (Canada, US) A type of cloth diaper which can be adjusted and lengthened to match the baby's growth, thus allowing the diaper to be worn from around birth (by a newborn) to potty-training age.
    • Yes, now there is a one-size diaper for all age babies—the famous Dexter Diaper. Mothers everywhere are enthusiastic about the way they fit! their neatness and comfort to baby.1954, “A One-Size Diaper”, in Today's Health, volume 32, American Medical Association, page 72
    • This one-size diaper was one of the testers' favorite. It's made out organic-cotton velour and has a cotton and hemp pad, which can be placed inside the diaper's pocket or on top of the velour.2009 February 5, Willa Plank, “Can We Swap Our Pampers?”, in The Wall Street Journal

Synonyms of one-size diaper

Forms of one-size diaper

pluralone-size diapers
alternative formone size diaper

Origin of one-size diaper

From the notion that the diaper is intended to fit the baby from, or near, birth until they are toilet-trained, thus coming in only one size; compare one-size-fits-all.

Questions about one-size diaper

What does one-size diaper mean?
One-size diaper means a type of cloth diaper which can be adjusted and lengthened to match the baby's growth, thus allowing the diaper to be worn from around birth (by a newborn) to potty-training age.
What part of speech is one-size diaper?
One-size diaper is a noun.
What is the plural of one-size diaper?
The plural of one-size diaper is one-size diapers.

Words near one-size diaper in the dictionary

  1. one-sided
  2. one-sidedly
  3. one-sidedness
  4. one-sidely
  5. one-sixth
  6. one-size diaper
  7. one-size diapers
  8. one-size nappies
  9. one-size nappy
  10. one-size-fits-all
  11. one-size-fits-most

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