How Long In Wet Nappies?

[dad4ladsnow]

The AB boy that I currently babysit is a frequent wetter. He age plays as a 5 yo but is still 24/7 - the minute I try potty training he always wets his trainer pants or pj's.

I often take him on outings, to Mcdonalds, park, legoland etc but nappy changing opportunities are difficult in public. Is it fair / reasonable to leave him in a wet nappy (sometimes very wet!) for most of the day and change him when we get home?

I would like to know what other mummies and daddies think.

[LILJIM]

Depends if he is easy to get rashes or not. I can stay in a wet nappy pretty long.(last night about 10-12 hrs) By the time I changed my plastic pants had a pool in them. But a messy nappy not more than 1 hr.

[dad4ladsnow]

Thanks Diaper Royalty - I look after his skin well with baby oil and nappy rash cream - he has never really suffered with a rash. 10 hours gives me enough time to take him on a day trip. He will complain about it and beg to be changed but, unless there is a discrete car park or suitable public toilet then he will have to wait til we get him on the changing mat at home!

[Wetdl]

A onesie is definably in order, for long periods of wear, it will help keep the diaper from sagging and clumping to the bottom.