Array of disposable absorbent articles having a sequence of graphics corresponding to a wearer's stages of development

Abstract

An array of disposable absorbent articles comprising a sequence of graphic designs corresponding to a wearer's stage of development.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An array of disposable absorbent articles, the array comprising:
 a first absorbent article in a first package, wherein an externally visible outer garment facing portion of the first absorbent article comprises a dye or pigment, and wherein the first absorbent article is a first size;   a second absorbent article in a second package, wherein an externally visible outer garment facing portion of the second absorbent article comprises a dye or pigment, and wherein the second absorbent article is a second size;   a third absorbent article in a third package, wherein an externally visible outer garment facing portion of the third absorbent article comprises a dye or pigment, and wherein the third absorbent article is a third size;   wherein the second absorbent article comprises a greater percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the second absorbent article versus a percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the first absorbent article;   wherein the third absorbent article comprises a greater percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the third absorbent article versus the percentage of the dye or pigment of the outer garment facing surface portion of the first absorbent article;   wherein the externally visible outer garment facing portion of the third absorbent article is substantially colored; and   wherein the first and second packages comprise different product names.   
     
     
         2 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sizes overlap, and wherein the second and third sizes overlap. 
     
     
         3 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to  claim 1 , wherein the externally visible outer garment facing portion of the second absorbent article is partially colored. 
     
     
         4 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to  claim 1 , wherein the first absorbent article comprises an umbilical cord notch. 
     
     
         5 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to  claim 4 , wherein the second absorbent article comprises a wetness indicator. 
     
     
         6 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to  claim 5 , wherein the third absorbent article is in a pull-on configuration in the third package. 
     
     
         7 . The array of disposable absorbent articles according to  claim 1 , wherein the first absorbent article is substantially white.