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How to Change Your Newborns Diaper

New parents, especially dads who have had very little babysitting experience, are a little apprehensive when it comes to changing a newborns diaper. You might not know exactly what you need, the steps to follow or which order to do them so this is a helpful little guide.

1. Make sure you have everything you need close by. I recommend buying a diaper caddy that you can take from room to room in your home and it holds all your supplies like diapers, wipes, baby powder, Neosporin for circumcision, diaper rash cream and so forth.
2. Gently lay your baby down on their back on the changing table. Use the straps for safety because babies tend to be a little squirmy when they get their diaper changed.
3. Undo the sides of the diapers and look to see what it inside. If your baby has had a bowel movement you can use the top of the diaper to help wipe excess but always remember to wipe from front to back when cleaning your baby especially if you have a little girl.
4. If your child has had a really messy diaper it can take 4-6 wipes to properly clean them. Put the soiled wipes inside the dirty diaper.
5. Fold up the dirty diaper including the wipes and use the sides to hold the diaper closed. Put it in a diaper pail or the trash.
6. Next lay a new diaper flat underneath your baby and slowly lower them down on to it.
7. Lift the front of the diaper and fasten it at the waist with the tabs. Make sure that it isn't too tight around the waist and also make sure that the legs are done properly so you don't have extra leaks.
8. You can now put clean clothing on your kids.
9. If you need to clean up the changing table make sure you place your baby safely in the crib, bassinet or on the floor so they do not run the risk of falling while you put items away.
10. Thoroughly wash your hands and enjoy your baby until the next change.