How to diaper a baby

by Amber Richards

Diapering a baby can be challenging for the first time. Many parents know that if you put the diaper on to tightly, it will be uncomfortable for the child. If it is put on to loosely, well now that can be a dirty mess! So what is the right way to diaper a child?

There are two types of diapers; cloth and disposable. Most parents love the convenience of disposable diapers.

However, every parent should know how to make a cloth diaper, just in case you don't have time to make it to the store! To diaper your baby using cloth diapers, by using The Flying Angel Wing Method, read the following instructions.

-Lay the diaper flat on the floor
-Place the baby on the diaper so that the short side of the diaper is at the baby's waist.
-The part that the baby's bottom isn't on, should be folded into thirds and bring that section up between the baby's legs.
-Bring the back sides around to the front and pin them.

Here is another cloth diaper method called the twist.

-Lay diaper flat on the floor
-lay the baby on the diaper
-Flip the bottom of the diaper over 180 degrees
-Pull the diaper up between baby's legs and pin

You can buy cloth diapers in the store called All in Ones (AIO). They are used like a disposable diaper and they fasten with velcro. They are a step up from the old cloth diapers that many of us know, so they are much easier to use than the methods of pinning the diapers as listed above.

Disposable diapers come in all sizes and in all brands. The most expensive brand is not necessarily the best brand. Sometimes you must go through several types of diapers before you find what works best for your baby. To diaper a baby using disposable diapers, read the instructions below.

-Place the baby on it's back
-Remove the dirty diaper
-Wipe the babies bottom (for girls its font to back) and allow the area to dry
-Apply diaper cream or baby powder
-Slightly lift up babies legs
-Place the diaper under the babies bottom
-Pull apart the sticky tabs
-Attach the back to the front using the sticky tabs

Make sure not to get the diaper to tight or to loose. Practice makes perfect! Remember, babies are fast, so the faster you become at changing diapers, the less of a chance that the baby will make wee wee on you! (and yes this will happen at least once!)

References:

http://www.preggiepeggy.com/di aper.htm

http://www.helium.com/items/463350-how-to-diaper-a-baby