Nappy Changing
Author：Newbies Date：2015-04-16 From：Newbies Hits：849
Nappy changing
1 How often should I change my baby's nappy?
It's important to change your baby's nappies regularly. When urine combines with the germs in faeces it can make her skin sore and lead to nappy rash. Change her nappy before or after every feed (except at night, when it may wake her up), and when she has had a poo (bowel movement). Young babies have a bowel movement several times a day, and urinate every one to three hours. This adds up to eight to 10 nappy changes a day. Wetness doesn't bother most babies so don't expect her to cry every time she needs changing. Using a clean finger, feel for wetness in her nappy every couple of hours.
2 What do I need for a nappy change?
Before you change your baby, check you have everything you need nearby:
• A safe changing area with a hygienic, washable surface
• A clean nappy
• A bin or bag to dispose of the dirty nappy
• Nappy wipes or cotton wool balls and warm water
• Nappy cream, if your baby has nappy rash
• A change of clothing in case the old nappy has leaked
3 How do I change my baby's nappy?
a. Wash and dry your hands.
b. Set up a warm, clean, dry, area to change your baby. You can use a changing mat, but a towel or clean cloth nappy on any soft, warm surface will work, too.
c. Lay your baby down and unfasten the dirty nappy but don't remove it yet.
d. Wipe away any poo with the nappy.
e. Lift your baby's bottom off the table by holding his or her ankles.
f. Fold the dirty nappy in half under your baby, unsoiled side up.
g. Use a baby wipe or wet cotton wool to clean your baby's front thoroughly. For a girl, always wipe from front to back - away from her vagina. This will help to reduce the possibility that bacteria will get into her vagina and cause an infection.
h. Lift both of your baby's legs and clean his bottom.
i. Swap a clean nappy for the dirty one.
j. Fasten the nappy at both sides with the tapes, making sure it's snug, but not so tight that it pinches his skin.
k. Retape the soiled nappy around the contents, put it in the plastic bag, and put it in the bin. Dress your baby, and wash your hands thoroughly. That's it - you're done!