Absorbent article for newborns that is suitable for a newborn with an umbilical cord still attached

摘要

A disposable diaper (1) is disclosed. The diaper has two ways of being attached, one for when the wearer has an umbilical cord attached, and one when the umbilical cord has gone. The diaper has indication (46) for where to attach the fixing means (26) in each case. In the case of an umbilical cord still attached the position of the fixing means (26) ensures that the umbilical cord is not held to tightly or is irritated by the diaper, as it is fixed below the navel. In the case where the umbilical cord has gone, the fixing means (26) is fixed at a point above the navel.