Diaper Changes

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Diaper Changes 〰️

Diaper Changing

Tools Required:

*Changing Mat/Table

*Baby Wipes

*Lotion/Ointment

*New Diaper

*Clean Clothes (Maybe)

*Lotions/Ointments

*Rinsing Cup

WARNING!

NEVER LEAVE A BABY UNATTENDED ON A HIGH SURFACE, CHANGING TABLE OR COUNTERTOP

BY THE NUMBERS:

  1. Put the old towel or changing mat on the surface where you're changing your baby or place them on the changing table. Put the clean diaper next to the changing mat.

  2. I find it easiest to have several wipes pulled out from the container and ready to access. You don’t know what you’re dealing with until you’ve unwrapped the package so best be prepared.

  3. Lay your baby on the changing mat or table. A good idea to have a small toy or something to occupy them for a few minutes while you attend to them. This prevents wriggling and turning while you’re changing.

  4. Use the old disposable or the unsoiled part of the reusable diaper to clean as much as you can from the child. Obviously, females require a bit more care as you don’t want to push waste into her more sensitive areas. Remove the soiled diaper

  5. Use the wipes to clean the baby thoroughly. Thoroughly means you need to get into all the folds in his/her skin, all the crevices and make sure they’re completely clean. Females are wiped from front to back, gentlemen!

  6. Dry them off with the towel or soft cloth

  7. If they show signs of irritation or rash, use some diaper cream or ointment.

  8. Lift the ankles with one hand and slide the diaper up under the child, tabs in the back if it’s disposable. If it’s a boy, aim him downward so that when he urinates, it goes into the diaper instead of up his belly.

  9. Redress the child, or change if clothes are soiled and place the baby in a safe spot while you clean up.

  10. Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap.

DEALING WITH DIAPER RASH

Symptoms

  • Red bumps along with larger reddened areas of the skin around the diaper area or in the folds of your baby’s upper thighs

  • Peeling, flaking, or scaly skin

  • The affected area may look puffy and tender, and feel warm to the touch

  • Your baby seems irritable or fussy

A more severe rash, especially ones caused by yeast or bacteria will result in:

  • Blisters or open sores

  • Pus-filled blisters

  • Watery fluid or pus seeping from reddened patches

If in doubt, consult your medical practitioner.

Diaper rash usually clears up within three to four days if the underlying cause is addressed. To prevent or treat diaper rash, change wet or soiled diapers promptly. Clean your baby’s diaper area with wipes or a washcloth and water, and let your baby’s bottom air out whenever possible. Applying diaper rash cream can also create a barrier against moisture. If the rash is accompanied by a fever, doesn't improve after a few days of treatment, or appears particularly severe, contact your baby’s healthcare provider.

Other rashes might be masked as diaper rash, eczema When your baby has eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, you may notice dry, scaly skin with red patches on their face, inside the elbows, or behind the knees. This condition can sometimes appear after your baby's first month. In infants, eczema is more likely to appear on the body rather than the face. The rash can range from mild to very itchy, causing discomfort for your baby. If you suspect eczema, again, consult your child’s physician