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How to Diaper Your Baby
Always change your baby on a changing table or on any flat surface covered with a changing pad or towel. Make sure you have all the supplies you’ll need within reach before you begin. NEVER leave your baby alone on a changing table or bed.
Many first time parents are surprised by how many diapers they go through in a day. You may choose to use Disposable Diaper or Cloth Nappies.
Always wash your hands before and after you change baby’s diaper.
Before changing the diaper, make sure that you have the following items ready ;
- A clean disposable diaper or or cloth nappies & liner.
- Baby Wipes or Dampened washcloth
- A plastic bag to dispose of soiled diapers.
- Nappy Rash Cream, best to use natural products which provide baby with fast, effective relief of diaper rash.
- Nappy Barrier Cream/Balm, helps relieve and prevent not only diaper rash, but a multitude of baby skin problems.
- A change of clothes for baby (just in case!)
Steps in changing your baby’s diaper:
- Lay your baby on a flat, secure surface. Remove the dirty diaper or cloth diaper by lifting the adhesive tabs or safety pins, and then fold the adhesive strips back onto themselves so they don’t stick to your baby's skin. Next, using a baby wipe or dampened washcloth, clean the genital area by wiping from front to back.
- Fold dirty diaper or nappy onto itself and move it to the side. You can apply the nappy cream, or barrier cream, and or Botty balm, to help relieve and prevent diaper rash. These creams help smooth the skin and promote healing. The formulas form a protective moisture barrier to seal out wetness and other irritants that can cause diaper rash.
- Secure the clean diaper by fastening the adhesive strips (Safety pin) from the back of the diaper to the front panel. It should be snug, but not tight. Finally, dispose or soak the dirty diaper or nappy. Then wash your hands again.
- If changing diapers and all that hand washing is leaving your skin dry, try using a baby body moisturizer that can nurture your skin.
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