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CHANGING

BABY CHANGING TIPS

  • Always carry a foldable changing mat
  • Prepare wipes, usually one for wet and two for dirty
  • Use a distraction, such as a small toy or wipes
  • Put down a muslin cloth on cold surfaces
  • Bring ankles together and hold up to prevent hands in the nappy area

CHANGE NAPPIES IN 3 STEPS

1. CHECK AND PREPARE

  • Check if nappy is wet or dirty
  • Get changing mat, wipes, nappy and nappy rash cream
  • Take out the amount of wipes needed
  • Lay baby down with a toy or other distraction

2. CLEANING GENITALS

GIRLS

BOYS

3. PUTTING ON NAPPIES

  • Open nappy and slide under bottom
  • Gently pull out the rim around edge of nappy to prevent leaks 
  • Lift up and over stomach towards belly button
  • Hold securely and fasten, check nappy is not tight around stomach
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IF YOU SUSPECT SOMETHING WRONG OR A CONDITION WORSENS PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT