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Disposable nappy changing routine

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Over the next few months, you’re going to do a lot of nappy changes. So, here’s a helpful nappy change advice list, to make every nappy change smooth like a baby’s bottom.

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Gather everything you need before you start: Changing mat, clean towel, clean nappy, cotton wool, cooled boiled water (to dip the wool in), or fragrance and alcohol-free wipes, barrier cream.

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Place the towel on your changing mat, lie your baby on the towel.

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If you’re using a changing table keep your eyes on baby all the time. They can wriggle a lot.

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Singing or chatting to your baby can help to soothe and calm them.

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Undo the dirty nappy. If it’s full use it to remove most of the mess.

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Clean your baby’s bottom with the wet cotton wool or wipes. Wipe front to back for a girl, back to front for a boy.

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Pat your baby’s bottom dry with the towel.

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Gently lift your baby’s legs with one hand and put the clean nappy (with the tabs at the back) under their bottom with the other.

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Consider applying a barrier cream if your baby’s bottom looks red or sore.

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Fold the front of the nappy up to their waist and fasten the tabs on the sides.

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Wash and moisturise your hands after every nappy change.

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