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Before my baby arrived, I had a lot of questions about diapers--
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how to change a diaper, how often and then when to change a diaper, choosing
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the right diaper.
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What about changing when we're out and about?
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I was fortunate to have some experienced moms help me back then,
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and I quickly learned that.
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Diaper time was special-- a time to sing and talk and tell stories.
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After all, I had a captive audience and he seemed to like my singing.
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It was a great opportunity to bond and spend time together.
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I thought I'd share some tips based on my experience and then advice from
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others to help other new moms like me.
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Changing a diaper can be tricky at first but you'll have the hang of it
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in no time.
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First, set up the changing space and make sure you have everything you need
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nearby but out of the reach of your baby.
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You'll need diapers and wipes handy.
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Unfold the clean diaper and set it to one side.
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Lay your baby down on the changing space.
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Make sure you keep one hand on your little one so they are secure and keep
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everything out of their reach to avoid accidents or messes.
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Pull off their shoes and socks and make sure that all of their clothes
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are pulled up and out of the way.
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Open the dirty diaper and gently lift the baby up, holding
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your baby by the ankles.
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Gently clean the genital area from the front to back with a quality baby
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wipe, making sure you clean between all folds of skin.
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Carefully lift baby again by the ankles and place the new diaper
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underneath.
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Position the diaper the right way around.
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The back has Velcro tabs and the front will typically have a
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colorful belt on it.
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Next, place the front of the diaper on baby's belly, peel open the Velcro
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tabs, and place them down on the colorful belt in a straight line.
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Make sure the diaper isn't too tight or too loose around the tummy.
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You should be able to slide two fingers into the diaper so your little
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one has room to breathe and move freely.
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This diaper has stretchy sides and readjustable fasteners so that you can
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open and close again as well as stretchy leg cuffs to help you get the
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perfect fit.
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Throw away the old diaper by folding it with the mess inside and use the
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sticky tabs to seal it up.
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Redress your little one and watch both your hands.
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You're all done.
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Diapers should be changed whenever baby has gone pee or poo.
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A good rule of thumb is to change your new baby's diaper approximately every
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two hours, which should include right before or right after every feeding,
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before bedtime, and when your baby wakes up.
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It can be daunting at first, but you'll be a diaper change pro and
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sharing your own tips in no time.
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Just remember, there are three things to look for in a quality diaper.
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You want a diaper that keeps baby's skin dry by locking away wetness, has
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super stretchy sides for a comfortable fit when baby moves, and are made of
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soft cottony materials that let baby's skin breathe and wrap them in comfort
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and security.
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On behalf of Pampers, this is Kathleen Fisher with Howdini.
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Visit Pampers' YouTube channel for more parenting tips.