If you know how to change a diaper to a newborn baby, the baby will quietly transfer the procedure. Photo: Getty Following simple recommendations, you prevent diaper rash on the skin and the vagaries of the child.

How often should I change a diaper to a newborn

A baby who is 1-2 months old needschange the diaper every 2-3 hours. At 3-6 months, change every 4-6 hours. After 6 months, your own regime is developed, when parents independently decide on the frequency of diaper changes. You just need to look at the main signals that it's time to change the baby. It is imperative to change the diaper if:

• the kid has cured "great need", because the stools are not completely absorbed;
• the product has been damaged, for example, torn, velcro disappeared;
• the child is going to sleep;
• a walk or a long trip is planned;
• during the control, the skin under the diaper was wet.

During the first months of a baby's life, there will beup to 15-20 diapers will go away, and as the child grows, the need for them will decrease to 5-8 pieces. And how often should you change a newborn's diaper? It depends on how often the baby fills it. It is important to check the diaper approximately every 30-45 minutes. This will help change the absorbent pants in time and protect the baby from redness, diaper rash, diaper dermatitis. At night, babies usually need one diaper.

How to change a diaper to a newborn

The diaper changing area should be durable.and stable, the surface is flat, not hard. You need to put a diaper on the oilcloth. Before changing, it is important to wash your hands with soap. The baby should be under supervision every second. To change a diaper, you will need:

• clean diaper the right size;
• wet disposable napkins;
• soap;
• warm water;
• towel;
• baby cream or powder.

And you need to change it like this:

Put the child in the prepared place.

Unbutton and remove, lifting the child by the legs, used diaper.

Clean the baby's skin. This can be done using a napkin or warm water with soap. Girls are important to wash away from the belly to the priest.

Blot cleaned areas of the baby's body with a towel.

Apply to the skin a baby cream or powder.

With one hand, raise the baby for both legs, and another put a clean diaper in an unfolded manner under the ass. Lower the legs of the child.

Pull out the front of the diaper.

Fasten it to Velcro. He should sit tight, but not tight.

Spread gum around the legs.

Now the baby will be dry and comfortable.You can go explore the world, start feeding or playing. It is important to pay attention to the signs that will tell you about the need to change the diaper. Then the baby will always be in a good mood and nothing will be able to prevent him from getting a full day or night rest. Read also:

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