Lorraine Jorgenson.'s definitions

Potty pants

A term often used to describe "toilet training pants" for children. A child making the transition between diapers and training pants, is at the potty pants stage. Potty pants describes actual training pants, (thermal knit soakers).

The next door neighbours toddler was outside playing in a pair of potty pants the other day.

by Lorraine Jorgenson. August 24, 2006

diaper changing pad

A diaper changing pad is a pad in which to change a baby's diapers on. Diaper changing pads prevent wetness and soiling of surrounding areas while diapering babies. Diaper changing pads are commonly made out of 100% waterproof vinyl, with a soft quilted and padded backing to add to baby's comfort.

I placed a diaper changing pad down on top of the washing machine and dryer, before laying the baby down to change him.

The bathroom counter top had a plastic diaper changing pad laying on top of it.

Inside the bottom dresser drawer were 3 baby diaper changing pads.

by Lorraine Jorgenson. November 1, 2006

diaper layette

A diaper layette (diapering supplies). The actual diapers themselves along with any and all other necessary items, associated with the use of those diapers. The term "diaper layette" most often refers to cloth diapering, rather than disposable diapering. Diaper layette, all essential diapering equipment and supplies as needed.

The babies diaper layette consisted of 4 dozen flat fold flannelette diapers, 6 diaper pins, 8 pairs of rubber pants, a diaper pail, and a dozen baby wash cloths.

by Lorraine Jorgenson. September 25, 2006

Double diapering

The process of putting two diapers on a baby or child, rather than one. Mothers who use cloth diapers on their children quite often use the option of 'double diapering'.

At the dayhome double diapering was always done for naptime, and night-time.

by Lorraine Jorgenson. September 8, 2006