Baby Care TipsChanging NewBorn's Diaper
Things You'll Need:- diaper, wipes, vaseline (for boys), baby powder if you like
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hanging a newborns diaper can be scary if you have never done it! They are so small you feel like you will break them! Learn how to do it easily and carefully.
Instructions
1Lay baby on his or her back. Gently remove the soiled diaper and discard.
2Wipe Front to back always! Make sure you gently spread the thighs as their is always hidden treasures in that area! If this is a boy be sure to pull back his skin on the **** and keep this area clean as well as putting a thin layer of vaseline to prevent the skin from growing back over.
3Holding the ankles carefully lift the babys bottom up and with your other hand slide the diaper under his bottom. Be sure to fold the belly side of the diaper slightly down so his umbilical cord is not irratated.
4Pull tabs open and replace them over the front of the diaper where you folded it down. VIOLA! your done!
- watch out for baby pee while your changing him, this happens a lot!
- for the first few weeks if it's a baby boy point his **** down, otherwise he will pee out of the top of the diaper the next time he pees and soak his clothing!
- Change a newborn every 2-3 hours to avoid painful diaper rash.