Keep in mind that it is important to get all the items that are required before beginning. Uner no circumstances should the baby be left unattended. First, gather the items that are needed. This will include; the baby, a diaper,baby wipes, baby powder, baby rash ointment and a safe spot to lay the baby down. Second, determine if the baby needs his/her diaper changed. This is simple! Look at the baby's diaper to see if it is wet. This can be done by either looking inside the diaper for a yellow discoloration or by seeing if it is swollen on the outside. Also, if the baby has an oder about him/her, it is safe to assume that the diaper needs to be changed, although a soiled diaper doesn't always have an odor. After determining if the baby needs his/her diaper changed, double check to make sure that the items needed are within reach. It all the items are here, it is time to get started.
Lay the baby down in a safe spot. Undress him/her from the waist down. Undo the two sticky tabs. There is one on the left and the right side of the diaper. Next, gently lift the baby's bottom up by carefully holding his/her ankles and lifting. While the baby's bottom is lifted, pull out hte soiled diaper and sset it aside. While still holding the baby up, open the baby's wipes and take one out. Wipe his/her bottom with a wipe until it is clean. It may take a few of the wipes depending on the mess. After cleaning the baby's bottom set him/her back down and using a new wipe make sure the front area is also clean. When the baby is clean, grab a diaper and oper it withe the pattern side down and the cotton side up. Lay the diaper down by the baby. Next, the baby powder should be opened and sprinkled on the diaper. Gently lift the baby's bottom, the same way as before. Slide the diaper underneath the baby's bottom with the taabs by the baby's waist and the rest of the fiaper aimed down towards his/her legs.
