If you are a first time parent, it can be a joy and sometimes very intimidating. Changing your baby diapers shouldn’t add to your stress. To become proficient at changing your baby diapers, it will require some practice and organization. During the time your baby will be in diapers, you will surely get enough experience at changing your baby. However, it is important to learn the correct way to change your baby’s diapers.
First, get organized. Prepare and position all the supplies you will need prior to beginning to change your baby diapers. You must never leave your baby unattended if you have forgotten anything and intend to retrieve it. Therefore, collect your new diaper, baby wipes or wash cloth, baby powder, and lotion. Also, make sure you change your baby diapers in a safe place.
There are different ways to change your baby. Some parents, normally mothers, prefer to change the baby on their lap. Other parents like to use a changing table or mats. I prefer to lay the baby down on a clean surface. If you like my method, ensure you lay the baby on a clean towel or table. If your baby is anything like mine, they will begin to protest loudly. Therefore, try to keep the baby still. You can do so by distracting the baby with some music or other toys and objects that catch their eye. Or, try changing the baby after a nursing session. The baby will tend to be more relaxed and apt to allowing you to change their diaper. When you remove the baby’s diaper, use a baby wipe or wash cloth to remove the urine or stool. Ensure to gently move the legs around so that you may clean into all the skin folds. Always dry your baby off after a changing. Never leave your baby wet. It may cause an infection later.
Place the used diaper to the side and get a new one. Place the new diaper under the baby and fold the diaper upward between the baby’s legs. Make sure the diaper is attached properly. If you are using cloth diapers, you can also use a diaper cover to ensure moisture doesn’t leak from the diaper.
Check to make sure the diaper isn’t on too tightly by seeing if you can stick two of your fingers in the front of the diaper.
Immediately wash your hands after changing your baby diapers. Changing your baby diapers is a dirty process. But remember, while washing your hands, never leave your baby unattended because your baby may roll.
Now, be prepared to change your baby’s diaper again in about two hours.
Always frequently change your baby to keep the baby clean and dry. Keeping your baby clean and dry will avoid diaper rash. That being said, it is not necessary to change your baby each and every time your baby urinates. Every two to three hours is fine. However, make sure you change your baby the first chance you get after your baby makes a bowel movement. A bowel movement can irritate the skin if left on too long.
Changing your baby diapers isn’t difficult. Normally, the baby is concerned with other distractions and won’t be still so that you may change the diaper. Use the baby’s toys that will keep the baby’s attention so that you may change your baby. The key is keeping the baby still so that you may change the diapers.
