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.
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