The baby’s diaper should be changed every time it gets dirty or at least every three to four hours after each shot is finished, especially during the first 3 months of life, as the baby usually defecates after taking.
As the baby grows and sucks less at night, it is possible to decrease the frequency of diaper changes, especially at night to ensure that the baby can create a sleep routine In these cases, the last diaper should be changed between 11 p.m.and midnight, after the baby’s last meal.
To change your baby’s diaper, start by collecting the necessary material, including:
Pads can be replaced with pieces of clean cloth or wipes to clean your baby’s buttocks, such as Dodot or Huggies, for example.
However, the best option is always to use compresses or tissues, as they do not contain any type of perfume or substance that can cause an allergy on the baby’s buttocks.
Before changing your baby’s diaper, it’s important to wash your hands and then:
Clean the intimate area with compresses soaked in warm water, making a single movement from the genital tract to the anus, as shown in the image;
After changing the diaper, it is recommended to confirm that it is tight against the baby’s body, but it is also advisable to be able to place a finger between the skin and the diaper, to make sure it is not too tight.
To place a layer of cloth over the baby, follow the same steps as the disposable diaper, taking care to place the absorbent inside the fabric layer and adjust the diaper according to the baby’s size.
Modern washable diapers are greener and cheaper because they are reusable, although the investment is greater at first; They also reduce the risk of diaper rash in infants and can be used in other children.
To avoid a possible buttock rash, also known as diaper rash, it’s important to follow some simple tips such as:
Diaper rash in the baby’s buttocks is usually transient, but it can progress to a more severe situation, with blisters, cracks and even pus if not treated properly, so it’s important to know how to prevent and treat diaper rash.
The timing of the diaper change can be a good time to stimulate the baby and promote his/her intellectual development, including:
It is very important to do these exercises early and every day in at least one diaper change to stimulate the baby’s memory and begin to understand what is going on around them.