Information center: How to Diaper
Checkpoints for Great Containment
Make sure there is no diaper sticking outside the diaper cover at the waist or legs. Tuck any protruding cotton inside the cover.- Make sure the diaper is on snug around the legs. Cotton will naturally loosen as baby moves.
- Secure the diaper with either the Snappi Clips or Diaper Pins. This will not only help with containment but also with air circulation since you won’t need to put the diaper cover on as tightly.
- The diaper should stop well below the baby’s naval. This will put the cotton where it’s needed.
- Check the baby regularly. There is no substitute for a clean diaper.
- If you need more absorbency, you may be ready to go to the next diaper size. Please call our office to make this change.
Changing “Flip-Over” Babies
All babies, at some point, learn to roll over during changing time. At first you will feel great excitement that your child has learned this developmental feat. It might turn into a problem for your diaper changing time. Here are some tips. During changes, make sure your baby is horizontal to you and, if possible, on a changing table. Use your left hand (if you’re right handed) to gently hold your baby’s tummy or both legs at the ankles while cleaning. Never take this hand off the baby. It should always be in control of the baby until you are to the point of attaching the Snappi Clip. Use special toys, books, games and songs during changes to keep your baby occupied. Communicate with your baby that this is a time to be still. As your baby grasps the concept of being still, it will help in multiple other situations. If you allow your baby to be “in charge” during diaper changing times, they will insist on this authority at many other points.
