"one-size diaper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: one-size diapers [plural]
Etymology: 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. Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: OS diaper, birth-to-potty diaper, one-size nappy [Commonwealth], one size diaper

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