9 mistakes to avoid when changing baby's diaper
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I certify that I do not send unwanted e-mail Changing the baby's diaper is part of the daily tasks that fall to every young parent. But beware, some errors are however to be avoided at the time of the change. Explanations with Marine Bourgeot, childcare nurse.Learning how to change a diaper may seem simple and it is a gesture that any new parent will reproduce hundreds of times. However, it can happen that we make certain mistakes inadvertently or inexperience... Which ones should be avoided? The answers with Marine Bourgeot, childcare nurse*.
Change Baby right after eating
As the expert indicates, you should avoid changing the child immediately after a feed or meal since moving it can lead to regurgitation.
Getting away from the changing table
One of the most important rules is indeed not to move away from the changing table or the place where you change Baby. Indeed, it can be enough of a moment when you turn your back for an unfortunate accident to happen. Before changing Baby, plan everything you need (diapers, toiletries, spare clothes) at hand so that you can access them without leaving the child.
Undress Baby completely
When it comes time to take off his diaper, it is not necessary to completely undress your child. All you have to do is strip him of his clothes on his lower body and keep his chest covered so he doesn't catch a cold.
Clean Baby Any Way
You have to clean Baby from front to back, that is to say from clean to dirty. This prevents impurities from rising from Baby's bottom to his genitals. This is all the more important for little girls: do not forget to clean the labia minora and labia majora and the vulva well. For a little boy, lift the purses to pass the cotton through them. Also, do not neglect to clean inside all the small folds, especially the groin. When Baby has made overflowing stools, you must also make sure to wash him at the very bottom of his back because this risks irritating his skin (and also smelling bad!).
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For daily use, it is better to avoid wipes which may irritate Baby's fragile skin. It is better to use water on a cotton pad, quite simply, or oleo-calcareous liniment, based on olive oil, a product that does not require rinsing afterwards. In addition, the use of talc is not recommended, because of it can actually occur the phenomenon of maceration. In case of diaper rash, the doctor can however advise to use a specific cream.
Leave baby's bottom wet
In the event that the parent uses liniment to clean Baby, there is no need to dry, you can directly put his diaper back on. On the other hand, if you use water, take a dry cotton pad and dab Baby's skin. Above all, do not rub! Again, don't overlook the small creases.
Choosing a diaper that is too big or too small
When it is time to put the diaper back on, make sure to choose a diaper adapted to Baby's morphology, neither too big nor too small. To find out if the child is comfortable, you can easily slide one or two fingers on either side of the diaper.
When shopping, do not favor buying single-model diapers in large quantities. Your child will grow very quickly, it would be a shame to throw away an entire box of intact diapers.
Positioning the diaper incorrectly (which can cause leaks)
An incorrectly positioned diaper can cause leaks! Pull the upper part of the diaper well up to the navel and bring out the tabs on each side. If it's a little boy, remember to place the penis down so that urine doesn't touch his stomach when he pees.
Forgetting to change baby's diaper regularly
When Baby has peed, it is important not to wait too long before changing it, as this can lead to significant risks of irritation. When the child has had a bowel movement, change it immediately.
*Marine Bourgeot is also a consultant in home perinatal care and specializes in the management of sleep disorders.
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