Question

How long can you leave diaper on a toddler?

Answer 1

You can leave a disposable diaper on a toddler for around 4 hours if they are just wetting the diaper.

But if the toddler poops the diaper then you should wait at least 10 minutes before changing the diaper to allow the toddler to finish pooping.

Then change the diaper because they can get a rash from the poop and if the diaper is wet it should be changed once full or at least every 3 to 4 hours even if the diaper is not completely full.

Urine turns to ammonia after about 12 hours so the urine can cause rashes and burn the toddlers skin.

But if the toddler is asleep you can let the toddler sleep with the wet diaper and it will be okay but during the day the diaper should be changed.

Disposable diapers absorb the urine really good to help keep the skin dry and they can hold a lot of pee but you still should change the diaper often enough.

I changed my toddlers diapers every 3 hours regardless if they were soaking wet or not and within 10 to 15 minutes of them pooping.

Answer 2

A toddler or baby can wear a diaper 24 hours per day 7 days per week as long as the diaper is changed often enough.

Change the toddlers diaper at least every 2 to 3 hours and right away after they poop.