Getting started
You will need…
A diaper
If you are using cloth you will need pins
A few soft warm wet cloths diaper wipes
petroleum jelly to prevent/treat rashes
A changing pad or cloth diaper if you are not using a changing table
**Circumcision care will be discussed by your doctor please follow all instructions carefully
Be sure you have all supplies with in reach. NEVER leave baby unattended on a high surface or around changing supplies
If a diaper leaves marks on babies skin you are diapering to tightly and you should opt for a looser fit.
A baby boys penis should face down when you diaper him to prevent leaks from going up his tummy.
Disposable
Open the diaper with the fastener tapes at the back of the diaper gently lift babies legs and feet to bring his babies bottom off the surface and slide the diaper under the babies bottom .
Now you can bring the front of the diaper up between his legs and onto his tummy, Next bring the tapes around to the front and fasten onto the front panel making sure it is a snug fit.
Cloth
Tri Fold (Good for newborns)
Fold the square in half to form a triangle.
For a better fit for smaller infants you may want to fold the long side of the triangle you have now made down a few inches for a snugger fit.
Place your baby in the diaper by gently lifting the baby's feet and legs and sliding the diaper under. The longest side of the triangle should be behind your baby's back, with the opposite corner pointing down toward his feet. Bring the front part of the diaper up between your baby's legs and onto his belly.
Bring the two side corners top the corner that is on his belly.
Fasten all three parts together with a baby safety pin.
Keep your fingers under the diaper you are pinning and over babies skin so you do not poke him with the pin.
There are many new folds of cloth diaper this is only a basic fold of a square cloth diaper with no refolding. Now you can purchase diapers that do not require pins. Great for squirmy babies.
Wet diaper can go strait to your diaper pail soiled diapers should be rinsed out into the toilet first.
Avoid fabric softeners to prevent ruining the absorbency of your babies diapers as well as to prevent rashes.
Use a bar of soap to stick your baby diaper pins in. they will stay sharp and slide threw the diaper with ease.
General Tips
Always wash your hands after a diaper change.
Soiled diapers should be emptied into the toilet to cut down on odor and bacteria growth.
Change diapers frequently more so if you are using cloth. This will help prevent diaper rashes.
If you baby has a diaper rash that will not heal with in three days contact your doctor.
You will be a diapering pro in no time at all!!!
