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How to change a diaper guide

Step 1

  • Place the baby on his/her back. This is safest position for the baby and easiest for you to change the diaper.

    Step 2

  • Take the baby's leg out of his/her clothing and slide the clothing above the waistline.

    Step 3

  • Gently open the diaper. Fold the tabs back so they don't get in your way or stick to the skin.

    Step 4

  • Use a cloth to cover the hose area so you don't get sprayed if they decided to go number 1.

    Step 5

  • Open the diaper.

    Step 6

  • You can use the upper half/front of the diaper to sweep the bowel movement from the front to the back. Use diaper wipes to clean the baby's skin. If the baby's skin becomes irritated, try using a soft washcloth instead of prepared baby products. Note, always wipe from front to back to reduce the risk of spreading infection. Do a good job cleaning, it can reduce diaper rash. It is advised not to use any products containing alcohol on your baby's skin for the first 12 weeks to limit the chance of skin irritation.

    Step 7

  • Dispose dirty diaper and used wipe. Make sure that it's disposed of in an area not accessible to the baby because you don't want to risk the diaper going into the baby's mouth.

    Step 8

  • Apply baby powder or petrol jelly to soothe and protect skin. Do not use baby powder, because inhalation of the powder is harmful to the baby and may lead to serious complications.

    Step 9

  • Take new diaper and place it underneath the baby's back.

    Step 10

  • Open the tabs

    Step 11

  • Fold the diaper, and then fold the tabs. Make sure that the diaper isn't too tight, because it can constrict the baby's tummy and make the baby spit up food. Make sure the diaper isn't too loose, because it may not serve its purpose. A good rule of thumb to test if the diaper is properly in place is to see if your pinky can fit comfortably between the diaper and the baby's skin.

    Step 12

  • Carefully place the baby back into his/her clothing.


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