What should you pay attention to when changing diapers for newborns?

We all know that for newborn babies, since their organs are not particularly strong yet, we are always worried about taking care of them, especially when changing diapers for newborns. Because the baby's bones are particularly soft, we are always afraid of hurting the baby. If we master the correct methods and precautions, we can take better care of the baby. Let's learn about what we need to pay attention to when changing diapers for newborns.

What should you pay attention to when changing diapers for newborns?

Disposable diapers, also called diapers, are a relatively convenient type of diapers. All you have to do is follow the given steps and practice diligently, and you'll soon be able to master the art of changing disposable diapers.

1. Prepare all your items. This includes clean diapers and plenty of wet wipes or towelettes. If your baby has sensitive skin, you can use warm water or gauze. If your baby is prone to diaper rash, you may also want to prepare diaper rash cream or Vaseline.

2. Wash your hands and dry them. Alternatively, clean your hands with hand sanitizer or baby wipes.

3. Open a new diaper and place the half with the waist sticker under the baby's dirty diaper. Note that the top of the new diaper should be placed at the baby's waist. If your baby's diaper is very dirty, you can put a piece of cloth, towel or disposable diaper pad under his butt when cleaning it to avoid dirtying the new diaper.

4. Open and fold the waist sticker of the dirty diaper to prevent it from sticking to the baby's skin.

5. Pull down the front piece of the dirty diaper. If your baby is a boy, it's best to quickly cover his penis with a clean cloth or another diaper to prevent him from suddenly peeing.

6. If there is feces in the baby's diaper, you can use the front piece of the diaper to wipe off the feces stuck on the baby's buttocks.

7. Grasp the baby's ankles with one hand and lift them up gently. Use the other hand to fold the dirty diaper under the baby's butt with the clean side facing up to prevent the baby's dirty butt from soiling the clean diaper to be replaced.

8. Use baby wipes, cloth or gauze to clean the front of the baby. If the baby is a girl, be sure to wipe from front to back (towards the buttocks), which will help prevent bacterial infection.

9. If the baby has smelly poop, take another wet wipe and wipe his butt. You can lift his legs up to wipe him, or you can gently let him turn over to the sides and then wipe him. Be sure to clean the crevices of your baby's thighs and buttocks as well.

10. After wiping, let the baby's bottom dry naturally, or pat it dry with a clean cloth. If you need to treat or prevent diaper rash, you can apply diaper rash cream or petroleum jelly to your baby. However, the best way to combat diaper rash is to keep your baby's bottom dry. Therefore, you should check your baby's diapers regularly and change them in time.

11. Take away the dirty diaper and put it aside. If you started from step 1, your baby should already have a clean diaper waiting to be used.

The above is an introduction to what you need to pay attention to when changing diapers for newborns. Only after understanding it can we give newborns better care and make the baby more comfortable. We must observe the baby more often and change diapers frequently to keep the baby's private parts dry. In addition, we must also think of a good way to change diapers.