How To Change Your Baby's Nappy - Ask a Midwife | Kiddicare

Опубликовано: 06 Февраль 2014
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Changing a baby's nappy for the first few times can be a little daunting -- particularly if it's of the nuclear kind. Our midwives show us how...

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How to change a nappy
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You may be apprehensive the first few times you change your baby's nappy but you'll soon get into the swing of it! In the early days you could be changing baby up to 12 times a day so make sure you've got everything close to hand. Nappy duty can be tough on your back so investing in a changing unit is a good idea.

OK first of all remove the nappy by lifting the adhesive tapes, fold back on themselves so they don't stick to anything, including the baby, and fold under the buttocks.

Using cotton wool and warm water wipe the area from front to back on both boys and girls. Don't try to retract the foreskin or wipe inside the vulval area.

Using cotton wool and warm water, wipe the area around the base of the cord where it joins the abdomen. As the days pass, the cord will become dry and stiff. Dry thoroughly. Look for signs of infection, such as reddened skin on the base of the cord.

It is normal for the cord to become mobile and a bit smelly around days five to eight. This is part of the normal separation process and some cords separate earlier than day five and some later. Your midwife will look at the cord as part of the routine baby care when she visits.

Place a clean nappy under the baby with the tabs at the back and if you need to apply nappy cream then now is the time. Little boys have a habit of passing urine upwards so make sure your baby's penis is tucked down. Bring the nappy between the legs and firmly attach with the sticky tabs. It should be snug but not tight.

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