sleep diaper

English

Etymology

So-called because it is intended to be worn during sleep.

Pronunciation

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Noun

sleep diaper (plural sleep diapers)

1. (Canada, US, informal, uncommon) Synonym of nighttime diaper.
   • 2019 April 18, Danielle Greco, “Packing Tips For Traveling With A Toddler”, in According to D‎^[1]:

     My rule of thumb is plan for 6 diapers/day plus a sleep diaper for each night your^[sic] there + one extra for any accidents throughout the night. This has been our rule for each trip and we've never had any issues running out of diapers.

   • 2020 January 1, Jessica Baine, “Siesta Key, Florida with a One Year Old!”, in Caffeine until Cocktails‎^[2]:

     We always wear jammies when we travel and a sleep diaper just in case we can't get up to change the diaper or something happens. YOU NEVER KNOW!

   • 2024 November 20, Allison Jandu, “How to nighttime potty train: 10 tips to succeed”, in Huckleberry‎^[3]:

     Sleep should be prioritized over potty training, so it is also perfectly acceptable to begin nighttime potty training after your child has been potty trained during the day for several months, as long as the continued use of sleep diapers isn't adding confusion or complication to their daytime potty progress.