How do I change a diaper?
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Unfasten the tabs and fasten them back on themselves so they don't stick to your baby, but don't remove the dirty diaper yet.
- Wipe away excess feces from his or her genital area with the corner of the diaper,
- If you have a boy, cover the penis with a clean cloth so he doesn't pee all over himself (and you) while you're changing him.
- Take your baby by the ankles and lift the bottom off the changing table.
- Fold the dirty diaper in half under your baby, unsoiled side up.
- Use a baby wipe or wet cloth to clean your baby's front thoroughly. For a girl, be sure to wipe from front to back.
- Lift both of your baby's legs and clean his or her bottom with a wipe or wet cloth.
- Swap a clean diaper for the dirty one. The clean diaper's top half (look for the tabs) should go under your baby's bottom, and the other half should come up between his or her legs (which should be spread as widely as is comfortable for your baby).
- Fasten the diaper at both sides with the tapes, making sure it's snug, but not too tight.
- Tape the soiled diaper around the contents, put it in a plastic bag, and toss it in the trash. Dress your baby, and wash your hands thoroughly.
Read more tips here: Diapers
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