With the advent of diapers, life for parents has become much easier, because there is no need to wash dozens of diapers a day, wait until they dry, and iron in a hurry. Pampers have solved many problems, but the process of using them for some leaves a number of questions. Expectant parents need to know exactly how to use these personal hygiene products for a child, and for older people it will not be superfluous to use the operating instructions in order to properly put on and take off diapers.
Terms of use and frequency of replacement
Young parents who are preparing for their first child must take care of a lot of things that the baby needs after birth. The house should have a crib of suitable dimensions with soft protection inside, a bathtub in which the baby will need to be washed daily. In addition, you need to take care of the first-born's wardrobe, buying only clothes made from natural materials and suitable for age.
The choice of a diaper is the most important stage, because it is a first necessity for a baby. The modern market offers a huge number of brands for children of different ages and genders. They have certain differences, which you cannot always find out about before purchasing a product. Since diapers are now quite expensive, the choice should be considered carefully. It is important for a newborn to buy hypoallergenic and very soft diapers so that they do not cause allergies and do not interfere with the movement of the baby's legs.
As soon as the procedure for choosing a suitable brand is completed, it is worth paying attention to the age range, which is most often calculated in kilograms gained by the baby. Diapers for newborns are produced in a separate line, which should be bought first.
Not all parents know exactly how to understand when to change a child's diaper, which is what causes most of the problems with the skin in the form of irritation, rashes and dermatitis. There is a basic rule that the baby should not be kept in the diaper for more than 4 hours, during this time, it fills up quite strongly, and feces negatively affect the skin. As soon as the child has gone to great lengths, it is necessary to change his clothes immediately, without delay, because the feces are especially dangerous for the delicate skin of the newborn.
Interested in caring for a child, mom and dad need to know exactly about the sequence of actions that must be performed every time you change a diaper. Children with sensitive skin are advised to apply a specialized protective cream under the diaper or use a powder. If the diaper is filled with urine, it is better to thoroughly wipe the child's body with a damp cloth, but if possible, it is better to rinse and wipe dry with blotting movements so as not to violate the integrity of the skin.
If the child has emptied the intestines, then wipe it with a damp cloth and be sure to wash it off using baby soap. This is especially important in relation to girls, since feces, if not washed in time, penetrate the genitals and provoke unwanted irritations, which leads to negative consequences.
Using diapers makes it much easier to care for a baby, but conscientious parents should know how to choose the right personal care products for their baby, how to dress them, and how often to change them so that there are no problems. In the case of the wrong choice of diapers, redness or a rash may appear on the skin, to which you need to react immediately and immediately change the brand of diapers. Manufacturers use a different composition of the filler, which may not be suitable for a particular child, causing an allergic reaction.
Preparatory actions
In order to replace the diaper, it is important to first familiarize yourself with exactly how to do it. Of course, there is nothing complicated in the procedure, and you can intuitively guess what's what, but it's better to listen to the opinion of pediatricians and experts, to see how others cope with this task in order to approach the process fully armed.
In order to replace a full diaper with a clean one successfully, it is worth taking care of the necessary things that should be at hand:
- diapers;
- a moisture-absorbing diaper, which can be either disposable or reusable;
- diaper cream or powder;
- spare set of clothing;
- a towel or sheet in case the baby wipes off after washing;
- wet wipes for cleansing baby's skin.
If you want the procedure to be quick and pleasant for the child, it is worth doing it in the same place, so it will become habitual for the baby. In this case, you can use songs or distracting elements: toys, rattles.
When choosing a place for swaddling, you must first of all think about the safety of the child, who after a few months will begin to move actively, and after another six months will spin and try to get up. To avoid the risk of falling crumbs from a height, it is better to change diapers on the parent's bed, which has a low height and a lot of space for everything you need.
Sometimes dressing up causes tantrums in a child. It is important to stroke him, hug and hug him, talk and tune in to the upcoming procedure. When changing the diaper, the mother must constantly talk to the child, because this gives him a sense of confidence, he is calm, does not cry. After a month or two, the baby already understands what exactly is happening to him, and is much calmer about the procedures, which makes life easier for parents.
Step-by-step instruction
Modern parents can easily put on a diaper for a child, but without preliminary preparation and understanding what exactly needs to be done, questions may arise. Most often, parents and those who follow the baby wear the diaper on the wrong side, which has little effect on the child, but still causes a number of inconveniences.
In order not to be mistaken and to do everything right, you need to be guided by the following sequence of actions.
- Constantly monitor the time of changing the diaper so as not to overexpose the baby in the diaper. Negligence of this kind can lead to inflammation of the pelvic organs in both girls and boys, the appearance of diaper rash and other undesirable phenomena on the skin.
- The parent must know exactly what size of diapers his child is wearing. Whenever possible, fathers and mothers try to purchase these personal hygiene products for the child in the required quantities, and if there are promotions, they can take packages for growth. The right size ensures the comfort of the child and full protection against leaks.
- For the process of changing diapers, you need to spread a moisture-absorbing diaper on the bed or other surface that is safe for the baby.
- To make the process of changing a dirty diaper quick, everything you need is placed near the diaper: several clean diapers, wet wipes, cream and powder.
- If the child is crying and it is obvious that it is time to change his clothes, you need to take the baby, remove the lower part of his clothes, place it on the back on a diaper prepared in advance, while talking to him in a pleasant and gentle voice.
- On the sides of the diaper there are fasteners that you need to unfasten and open it, evaluating what you have to deal with. If you need to wash the child, it is better to first wipe it with napkins, removing all the main feces, twist the old diaper and put it aside.
- Children need to be washed in different ways, the girls are placed with their backs on their hands, holding them by the leg, and the genitals and buttocks are washed using baby soap. All movements are smooth and accurate. After taking small bath procedures, it is necessary to wrap the baby in a towel or sheet, and carry it to a diaper for subsequent diaper replacement. As for the boys, they are washed differently, the child is placed with his belly on the parent's hand, so that the water flows from the buttocks to the genitals. It is important to wash everything well and thoroughly so that there is nothing left that can harm the health of the child. The rest of the procedure is the same as for caring for girls.
- When the baby is clean, you need to wipe it off and let the skin dry on its own, this will allow the skin to rest from diapers and breathe, which is very useful. If possible, such procedures should be carried out for up to an hour.
- When the skin is completely ready, you need to apply a thin layer of protective cream under the diaper or use a powder that is rubbed over the area where the diaper will be. Only then can you put on a new diaper.
- To dress a child quickly and without whims, you need to take his legs with one hand and lift them up, tearing off the bottom and part of the back from the diaper, where to quickly put the unfolded diaper. As soon as everything is in place, the legs are lowered, and the second part of the diaper rises in front and is fixed with clasps on the tummy.
- To make it more comfortable for the child to lie in the diaper, after dressing, it is worth correcting it, conveniently placing it between the legs, which is important for boys due to the peculiarities of their physiology and the need for a certain space in front of the diaper.
After the diaper is changed, you need to put on the bottom of the clothes and continue with the rest of the childcare activities. While the first few times can be awkward, with experience the process of changing your child's clothes will become simple and quick.
Tips for parents
When planning to buy diapers for your child, it is worth listening to the opinion of all those familiar with children, pediatricians and other specialists in order to determine the circle of companies that you can trust. Tested and certified products are less dangerous, especially when it comes to children's health. You should not immediately order large packs, it is better to ask your friends for several diapers for testing, order a sample to make sure that a particular child is not allergic to a certain type and brand of diapers.
Parents should keep track of what size to buy for their baby. As soon as diapers begin to fasten with difficulty or there are more frequent cases of leakage of this protective agent, then it is worth purchasing a larger size in order to solve the problem. For young parents or people of a more mature generation, manufacturers have provided certain tips that do not allow them to be mistaken about how exactly to put on a diaper on a crumb. On the front there is a strip with patterns of a different plan, which serves as the very belt on which diapers are fastened.
So that the use of these hygiene products does not bring discomfort to the child, it is important not only to change them on time, but also to dress them correctly.
After the diaper is put on, it is worth checking how tight he sat down, it is important that he does not pinch the tummy, otherwise the child will have bloating and colic, which will provide parents with a sleepless night. Compliance with all the rules and regulations for the use of diapers will make the parents less busy and the child more happy.
For information on how to properly dress a diaper for a newborn baby, see the next video.
