"How to Put On Diapers Correctly? Key Considerations When Dressing Your Baby in Diapers"

Preparing and Using Diapers for Infants

Before an infant's birth, families prepare diapers for them. When the baby arrives, diapers are put on. So, how do you put on a diaper correctly? What are the five common mistakes in changing diapers? And what precautions should be taken when using diapers? Interested parties, please read on.

How to Put on a Diaper

1. When changing the diaper, first unfold it and place it under the baby's buttocks, with the back slightly higher than the front. Pull the diaper between the baby's legs down to just below the belly button. Align the adhesive tabs at the waist and secure them tightly to prevent leaks from the back.

2. Newborns have an umbilical cord that has not yet fallen off. To avoid unnecessary harm, fold or turn the diaper, or use one with a concave design at the navel area, to prevent friction between the cord stump and the diaper, which can cause skin abrasion, inflammation, or bleeding.

3. When putting on the diaper, use the front markings and scales as a guide. Secure the sides first, then adjust the pleats around the waist and legs to prevent them from pinching the baby's delicate skin.

4. After soiling, try to flush solid waste into the toilet before folding the dirty part inward into a small bundle. Tape it securely in a waste bin for environmentally friendly disposal.

5. Moms cannot constantly monitor their babies to anticipate when they need a diaper change, especially newborns. However, pay attention to cues like before and after feedings, after bowel movements, before sleep, or when waking up to check for wet or soiled diapers.

Five Common Mistakes in Changing Diapers

1. Lifting the baby's legs too high, causing the entire back to leave the changing pad, can damage the spine.

2. Touching the baby's feet during diaper changes can trigger the stepping reflex, causing the baby to kick and possibly soil the changer.

3. Using wet wipes or tissue to clean diaper rash can worsen the condition. Use water and gentle drying with a soft cloth.

4. Changing the diaper roughly can frighten the baby, causing them to resist future changes.

5. Not stimulating the baby to urinate before removing a soiled diaper can lead to additional mess and more work.

Signs of a Needy Diaper Change

1. Baby's Condition: Newborns may need up to 10 diaper changes a day due to underdeveloped bladders. Frequency increases with water intake and age.

2. Time of Day: More active babies during the day may need changes every 3 hours; less frequently at night, perhaps every 8 hours.

3. Diaper Quality: Poor-quality, non-breathable diapers may need more frequent changes. High-quality, absorbent, and breathable diapers reduce the need for frequent changes.

Precautions When Using Diapers

1. Avoid Prolonged Use: Let baby's bottom air out regularly, especially during the day if possible, alternating between cloth and disposable diapers.

2. Secure Tabs Tightly: Prevent oil, powder, or baby care products from entering the adhesive tabs to maintain their stickiness.

3. Timely Changes: Monitor individual babies' needs and change diapers before feedings, after bowel movements, before sleep, and upon waking.