How to change disposable diapers for babies

The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I, Resident Doctor Nguyen Hung Tien - Doctor of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Many parents don't know how to change their baby's diaper and feel confused about where to start. Changing a baby's diaper will become simpler when parents are equipped with basic knowledge about this issue.
Changing the baby's diaper improperly is also the reason why the baby is very susceptible to diaper rash or other infections.

Wash and dry hands, clean hands with hand sanitizer or baby wipes. Prepare a clean, warm area to change your baby's clothes. If you don't use a changing table, you can place blankets, towels, or changing mats on the floor or bed. Get your supplies, including clean diapers and plenty of wipes or wet wipes. For babies with sensitive skin, you can use warm water and pre-cut paper towels (use the thick ones) or washable cloth baby wipes (you can buy or make your own). If your child is prone to diaper rash, have a diaper rash cream or ointment ready. Note: If you are changing your baby's diaper on a high surface like a changing table or bed, be sure to keep one hand on your baby's hand at all times. Most changing tables come with a strap you can use to secure your baby. Whether your baby is swaddled or not, you should always keep an eye on them. Babies and children of all ages can squirm off the table when you're not looking.

Open the patches on the old diaper. You need to fold them immediately to avoid them sticking to the baby's body. Pull the front half of the dirty diaper down from the baby's private area. If the baby is a boy, the mother needs to use a clean cloth to cover the baby's penis to prevent the baby from peeing and splashing urine. If poop is present in the diaper, the front part of the diaper can be used to collect poop and clean it up Lift the baby's bottom by lifting his feet off the table. You can hold the baby's feet right at the ankles and then slowly and gently lift them up. With the other hand, fold the old diaper in half and the dirt will fit inside Wipe the front of the baby with a soft cloth. If you are a girl, you need to wipe from front to back of the anus. This helps prevent bacteria from entering the baby's vagina and vagina, causing infection. If your baby continues to poop while changing diapers, you need to take a soft cloth or paper to grab the stool and wipe the baby's bottom. You can alternately lift one of the baby's legs and then gently lean over to wipe the baby's thighs and anus to let the baby's skin dry for a while or use a clean cloth to dry To avoid diaper rash, you can Apply a layer of special cream for babies with diaper rash. The best way to prevent diaper rash is to keep your baby's bottom and genitals dry by checking and changing diapers regularly. Remove dirty diapers from your baby's bottom and clean them up. Open a new diaper and placed under the buttocks, the top of the diaper hugging the hips. If you're afraid your baby will pee a lot and get dirty around you, you can put extra towels underneath instead of just using a new diaper. Pull the top half of the diaper so that it meets the baby's belly. For boys, you need to make sure to put the penis down to prevent the baby from peeing on the top of the diaper. Go. You can buy disposable diapers specially designed for babies that have a hole in the belly button or you can fold the diaper section so that they don't touch your baby's belly button. It's important to make sure Make sure the diaper space between the baby's feet is just the right width for the baby to feel comfortable. If the mother wears a diaper that is too tight, hugging her body will make the baby uncomfortable, because the diaper will rub strongly against the baby's sensitive skin. The diapers won't be too tight but will stay tight because they're also stretchy. Mother needs to remember not to let the patch on the diaper stick to the baby's skin How to change the baby's diaper is now done, you can put clothes on the baby and then Next is the process of handling the dirty diaper and baby's feces. You pack it up and put it in the trash, and make sure to dispose of the diaper according to the manufacturer's instructions. Finally, you need to wash your hands after changing your baby's diaper.

Changing diapers regularly is a way to help your baby avoid diaper rash, especially when the baby has a bowel movement and the stool is sticky, the mother should change the baby as quickly as possible to avoid the baby getting diaper rash. Mothers need to be equipped with knowledge about normal diaper rash in children with fungal diaper rash to have an appropriate treatment for each type. Mom always keep an eye on the baby. If your baby is always fidgeting and making noises during diaper changes, you need to take steps to keep him quiet, such as letting him play with toys while you're on duty. Stock up on baby diapers. Newborns can wet 8–10 diapers a day. Some disposable diapers for babies even have a wet indicator, which is very convenient. Some disposable diapers for babies have a moisture indicator line on the diaper - a line that changes color if the diaper gets wet. This isn't necessary, but it's also a good way to know quickly if it's time to change a diaper. If your baby's faeces and urine spill, you need to choose a diaper with a larger size for your baby. The weight figures shown on the diaper are for reference only. Your baby will grow up very quickly and will need a larger diaper size. When taking the baby out of the house, the mother needs to prepare some extra plastic bags to store dirty diapers and feces in case there is no place to store them to ensure hygiene. When changing diapers, you can talk or sing to your baby, point out different parts of his body, and explain what you're doing. The Pediatrics Department at the Vinmec Health System hospitals is the address for receiving and examining all the diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to. With modern equipment, sterile space, minimize the impact as well as the risk of disease transmission. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.