Baby Diapering
Diapering & Toileting
Diapering
When caring for a baby, you will get to change a diaper. Make sure to change
the diaper regularly or as the need arises.
To change a baby's diaper:
Gather all necessary items (Examples: clean diaper, wipes, baby powder,
clean clothes, and diaper rash ointment).
Put the baby on the changing table or other flat surface. Fasten the child
with the safety restraint if there is one. If not, stay with the baby at all
times.
Remove the dirty diaper.
Lift the baby's hips off the changing surface by holding the baby by the
ankles with one finger inserted in between them. If the baby has a messy
diaper, wipe his bottom with the corner of the diaper. Wipe girls front to
back.
Clean with a damp cloth or wipes. Make sure to clean all creases and
genitals.
Apply lotion or powder sparingly.
Lift baby's hips off the changing table and slide the clean diaper under the
baby's bottom.
Pull the diaper between the legs and pin or tape into place. If using pins,
place your hand between the diaper and the baby's skin to prevent accidently
sticking the child.
Put the baby in a safe place and put the dirty diaper in the correct
container. If the baby is wearing cloth diapers and the baby had a bowel
movement, be sure to dump it into the toilet and flush before putting the
diaper in the container.
Toileting
Young children who have recently been toilet trained, still need your help
in using the toilet. They may need help in undressing, wiping, washing hands
and dressing again. They might also want you to stay with them when they are
using the toilet.
Be prepared to help with toileting needs.
Babysitting tips, articles author L.S Batra. ©2002 Indianchild.com
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