You will either use nappy cloths
or disposable diapers. On the average, you
will need about 10 diapers daily, if you
choose to diaper your baby. Some Dos to
follow:
Do keep a hand on your
baby at all times when changing her diaper.
When the baby is more mobile, use toys or
storytelling as a distraction. Praise your
baby for cooperating.
Do gently wipe your baby's
genital area clean by using wet cotton balls,
and washcloth or alcohol-free wet wipes.
Do remove a boy's diaper
carefully because exposure to the air may
make him pee. Wipe a baby girl's bottom
from front to back to avoid urinary tract
infection or UTI. (UTI is much more common
in females than males)
Do change diapers frequently,
and immediately after bowel movements. At
this stage it will be often enough due to
the frequent pooping.
Do apply zinc oxide based
ointment when your baby has diaper rash,
or Vaseline at other times to act as barrier
against moisture.
Do remember to wash your
hands thoroughly after changing a diaper.
Do remember rash can be
prevented with frequent diaper changes.
Do leave your baby diaperless
to allow his skin to 'air-out'.
Do wash cloth diapers in
dye and fragrance free detergents to protect
baby's sensitive skin.
Do bear in mind that juice
can cause baby's poop to become acidic,
causing a rash.
If the diaper rash continues for more than
3 days, consult your child's doctor - it
may be caused by a fungal infection that
requires a prescription.
