How to Change a Diaper Step-by-Step

Changing a baby's diaper is a fairly simple procedure, though it is best to have all of your supplies ready to avoid stress on you and the baby, according to "Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality." If you are expecting and have never changed a diaper before, "The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two," suggests practicing changing a diaper on a doll before your baby arrives.

Step 1

Gather your supplies, including baby wipes, a clean diaper, a garbage can, baby powder and diaper cream. Ensure that all of these supplies are within arm's reach of where you will changing your baby's diaper.

Step 2

Lay your baby on his back on a changing table. If a changing table is not available, lay a towel on the floor and use that in lieu of a changing table.

Step 3

Unfasten the tabs on the diaper.

Step 4

Grasp your baby's ankles, and gently lift up her hips with one hand. Use the other hand to roll up the dirty diaper and discard it into the garbage can.

Step 5

Wipe your baby's genitals from from front to back with a baby wipe. Discard the wipe after a single use, and use a new baby wipe for each stroke.

Step 6

Apply diaper cream to any reddened areas of your baby's skin to prevent or treat diaper rash.

Step 7

Apply baby powder to your baby's genitals. According to "Your Baby's First Year," the baby powder will absorb excess moisture and prevent diaper rash.

Step 8

Slide the clean diaper under your baby.

Step 9

Lay your baby's hips and legs back on the changing table or towel, and pull one end of the diaper up between his legs. Position the front of the diaper over the lower portion of your baby's abdomen.

Step 10

Bring the tabs around from the back of the diaper. Fasten them to the front of the diaper to keep the diaper in place.

Things You'll Need

• Towel
• Changing table
• Baby wipes
• Diaper cream
• Baby powder
• Diaper
• Garbage can

References

• "The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two"; James Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, and William Sears; 2003
• "Your Baby's First Year"; American Academy of Pediatrics; 2004
• "Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality"; Laura A. Jana and Jennifer Shu; 2010

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/258231-how-to-change-a-diaper-step-by-step/#ixzz1mkdAJeWu

How to Change Adult Diapers With Poop in Them

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The inability of an individual to control when he has a bowel movement is called fecal incontinence. While a disorder involving the gastrointestinal or neurological system is typically the cause of fecal incontinence, other conditions may also result in a loss of bowel control. Fecal incontinence affects people of all ages, including adults.

Step 1

Gather supplies and a change of clothing. Find a private location, and place these items near the area where you will be changing the diaper. Open two plastic bags--one for soiled laundry and another for trash. Position them off to the side. Wash your hands.

Step 2

Direct the adult to the location. Draw curtains or blinds over windows and shut any doors to maximize privacy. Assist the adult onto a bed and cover the changing surface beneath him with either a paper liner or a washable pad. Apply gloves and then, if needed, assist him with removing his pants and other clothing. Place soiled clothing in the laundry bag.

Step 3

Unfasten the diaper and wash the genital area with disposable wipes. Cleanse from front to back, changing the wipe each time. After use, place soiled disposable wipes in the trash bag.

Step 4

Help the individual roll to his side once the entire genital area has been cleansed. Fold the diaper onto itself to contain as much stool and urine inside the diaper as possible. Tuck the diaper under the individual, with only the clean outer portion coming in contact with the skin.

Step 5

Cleanse buttocks and in between legs with disposable wipes. Continue to utilize front-to-back motions, changing cloths after each wipe and disposing of them in the appropriate bag. Help the individual roll back onto his back, then onto his other side. Move to the other side of the bed.

Step 6

Cleanse buttocks and any soiled areas that may have been inaccessible when the individual was on his other side. Once the entire area and all of the folds between the legs have been cleansed, remove the folded, soiled diaper. Place it in the trash bag.

Step 7

Remove your soiled gloves and dispose of them, then apply a fresh pair of gloves. Examine the individual's skin for redness and irritation. If needed and when appropriate, apply diaper cream. Use a tissue to apply the diaper cream. Dispose of the tissue in the trash bag.

Step 8

Slide a new diaper under the individual, tucking it under the hip to center it. Help him to roll back onto his back, adjust the position of the diaper and then secure it. Remove the pad from beneath him; then assist him with putting on fresh clothes and with washing his hands.

Step 9

Place the paper liner or washable pad in the appropriate bag. Clean and sanitize the area. Tie off the plastic bags and take them to trash and laundry areas. Remove gloves and wash your hands thoroughly.

Things You'll Need

• Diaper
• Paper liner or washable pad
• Disposable gloves
• Plastic bags
• Tissue
• Diaper cream
• Disposable wipes

References

• North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Caring for Our Children
• Golden Age Medical

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/182806-how-to-change-adult-diapers-with-poop-in-them/#ixzz1mkcWo5sL

How to Treat Diaper Rash With Cloth Diapers

Treating a diaper rash if you use cloth diapers on your baby requires a little more thought and preparation than if you use disposables. Cloth diapers can be washed and used repeatedly, so it is important that you are mindful of creams that you use on your baby. Treating a diaper rash incorrectly while using cloth diapers can cause your diapers to repel moisture and leak. If your baby has a diaper rash that doesn't respond to treatment within one to two days, contact your pediatrician for treatment advice and recommendations.

Step 1

Clean your baby's bottom well using a soft washcloth and plain warm water. Disposable diaper wipes can sometimes contain alcohol or other chemicals that can irritate baby's skin and cause stinging.

Step 2

Place a clean cloth diaper underneath your baby and lay a cloth diaper liner on top to create a barrier between your baby and the diaper. Disposable diaper liners can be purchased from cloth diaper retailers. You can also make liners at home by cutting strips of fleece or even old T-shirts.

Step 3

Pat diaper cream onto your baby's bottom, making sure to cover the entire rash. Diaper cream creates a protective layer on the skin to guard against moisture to allow the skin to heal.

Step 4

Change your baby's diaper at least every one to two hours, or as soon as you notice it is wet or soiled. To heal a diaper rash, it is important to keep the skin dry and clean so frequent changes are necessary.

Step 5

Give your baby diaper-free time at least once per day by laying her on a towel or other absorbent cloth. Allowing your baby to play diaper free for 10 to 20 minutes will allow air circulation to the rash to help it heal more quickly.

Tips and Warnings

• If you forget to use a diaper liner when using diaper cream, your diapers may start to repel urine and will leak. To correct this problem you have to strip your diapers. To strip, wash them in very hot water using 1 tbsp. of dishwashing detergent. Rinse as many times as it takes to remove all of the suds from the rinse water. Buildup on your cloth diapers can cause a diaper rash on your baby. Try stripping your diapers by adding half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse. The vinegar will help restore the pH balance to your diapers and remove buildup that may be irritating your baby's skin.

Things You'll Need

• Cloth diaper liners
• Diaper cream

References

• Ask Dr. Sears: Diaper Rash
• Real Diaper Association: Diaper Facts
• Family Doctor: Diaper Rash

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/357144-how-to-treat-diaper-rash-with-cloth-diapers/#ixzz1mkc4M6kk

Should You Use Diaper Rash Cream on a Baby Every Time?

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Diaper rash is a painful condition that may begin in the first months of life. It usually starts with small red bumps on the diaper area, quickly escalating to scales, cracks and blisters if not given the appropriate attention. Diaper rash cream is a strong ally in the fight to keep your baby comfortable.

Diaper Dermatitis

The technical name for a common diaper rash is diaper dermatitis. The condition results when a baby’s skin comes in constant contact with moisture. Diaper dermatitis most often occurs on the baby’s buttocks, genitals, upper belly and thigh areas. According to the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, a barrier cream helps prevent the condition. Using a barrier cream with every diaper change is the best defense against further diaper rash irrit

Barrier Agent

A barrier agent such as a zinc oxide-based diaper rash cream provides a protective layer between your baby’s skin and the urine and feces inside the diaper, according to University of Kentucky Health Care. A light layer of non-talc baby powder keeps the diaper rash cream intact, preventing it from sticking to the inside of the diaper. During diaper changes, avoid removing the entire barrier layer. Instead, wipe away only the soiled layer of barrier cream, applying a new layer afterward.

Cleansing

A colloidal oatmeal bath used in conjunction with the diaper rash cream helps to soothe diaper rash irritation. Sandy Quigley from Children's Hospital Boston recommends 5- to 10-minute baths every 12 to 24 hours for relief. Check the diaper rash with every bath. If the diaper rash does not improve within 48 to 72 hours or worsens during this time, notify your baby’s pediatrician as soon as possible.

Prevention

The best way to treat a diaper rash is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Frequent diaper changes and the use of absorbent diapers are key factors for prevention. SUNY Upstate University Hospital explains that young infants require diaper changes every two hours. Older infants can go a bit longer between changes. Usually, four to five changes per day are sufficient. The quicker a moist diaper is changed, the better.

 

Diaper rash is a painful condition that may begin in the first months of life. It usually starts with small red bumps on the diaper area, quickly escalating to scales, cracks and blisters if not given the appropriate attention. Diaper rash cream is a strong ally in the fight to keep your baby comfortable.

Diaper Dermatitis

The technical name for a common diaper rash is diaper dermatitis. The condition results when a baby’s skin comes in constant contact with moisture. Diaper dermatitis most often occurs on the baby’s buttocks, genitals, upper belly and thigh areas. According to the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, a barrier cream helps prevent the condition. Using a barrier cream with every diaper change is the best defense against further diaper rash irritation, redness and inflammation.

Barrier Agent

A barrier agent such as a zinc oxide-based diaper rash cream provides a protective layer between your baby’s skin and the urine and feces inside the diaper, according to University of Kentucky Health Care. A light layer of non-talc baby powder keeps the diaper rash cream intact, preventing it from sticking to the inside of the diaper. During diaper changes, avoid removing the entire barrier layer. Instead, wipe away only the soiled layer of barrier cream, applying a new layer afterward.

Cleansing

A colloidal oatmeal bath used in conjunction with the diaper rash cream helps to soothe diaper rash irritation. Sandy Quigley from Children's Hospital Boston recommends 5- to 10-minute baths every 12 to 24 hours for relief. Check the diaper rash with every bath. If the diaper rash does not improve within 48 to 72 hours or worsens during this time, notify your baby’s pediatrician as soon as possible.

References

• University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine: Diaper Rash
• University of Kentucky Health Care: Caring for Your Baby at Home
• Children's Hospital Boston; Irritant Contact Diaper Dermatitis; Sandy Quigley
• SUNY Upstate University Hospital: Diaper Rash

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/530741-should-you-use-diaper-rash-cream-on-a-baby-every-time/#ixzz1mkbQRH6m

How to Apply Diaper Rash Cream on Boys

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Although diaper rash in babies is common, it is still a condition most parents would like to prevent. Diaper rash, defined as a painful rash that develops inside the diaper area, can happen for a number of reasons. Some of these reasons include infrequent diaper changes, too much moisture, chafing or rubbing, yeast infections, bacterial infections or an allergic reaction to the material of the diaper. While frequent diaper changes and exposure of your baby boy's bottom to fresh air whenever possible may help prevent diaper rash, using a diaper rash cream may also prevent or treat this condition.

Step 1

Purchase the right type of diaper cream. Look for one that contains zinc oxide, as this ingredient acts as a barrier against moisture. Avoid creams that contain camphor, boric acid, phenol, benzoin ticture or methyl salicylate, as these ingredients can harm your baby, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Step 2

Unfasten and pull back the top of the diaper. If urine or feces is present in the diaper, thoroughly clean the baby's skin using diaper wipes or a wet washcloth. Discard the dirty diaper.

Step 3

Squeeze about a dime-sized amount of diaper cream onto your fingers.

Step 4

Gently apply the cream to the buttocks area, including the area in between the two cheeks. Although it is typically not necessary to apply cream to the boy's penis, testicles, sides or thighs, you may wish to do so if those areas look red or irritated with diaper rash.

Step 5

Put on the new diaper. Line up the back side of the new diaper with his waist. Point his penis down to prevent urine from escaping from the top of the diaper and fasten the diaper.

Step 6

Wash your hands with a diaper wipe or water and soap to remove the excess diaper cream from your hands. Dry as necessary.

Tips and Warnings

• Consider putting a wipe or cloth over your baby boy's penis as you apply the cream to prevent him from making a mess if he urinates.
• Call your infant's pediatrician if he has diaper rash that seems particular severe or persistent or if he has any other unusual symptoms.

References

• Cleveland Clinic: Diaper Rash
• American Academy of Family Physicians; Diaper Rash; January 1996
• BabyCenter.com: Diapering Your Baby Step By Step Instructions; September 2009
• KidsHealth.org; Diapering Your Baby; Larissa Hirsh; May 2010

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/490420-how-to-apply-diaper-rash-cream-on-boys/#ixzz1mkZX5qQ2

Triple Paste Diaper Cream Ingredients

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Triple Paste medicated ointment is used to treat stubborn diaper rash. The paste can also be applied at each diaper change as a preventative measure. It is hypoallergenic and fragrance free. Triple Paste contains no added preservatives and is available over the counter at local superstores and retailers.

Active Ingredient

Zinc oxide--12.8%--is the active ingredient in Triple Paste. It is a white mineral that functions as a skin protectant. Zinc oxide forms a protective barrier between the baby's bottom and the damp, warm environment of the diaper. Irritants such as stool and urine are kept away from the skin, allowing it to heal.

Inactive Ingredients

The inactive ingredients in Triple Paste diaper cream combine to aid in protecting the skin and also give the ointment its consistency and moisturizing properties. Triple Paste includes white petrolatum, anhydrous lanolin, corn starch, stearyl alcohol, beeswax, bisabolol, cholesterol, water, glycerin, oat kernel extract and polysorbate 80 as inactive ingredients.

Formula

The ingredients that combine to make up Triple Paste are not exactly unique. In fact, many diaper creams contain zinc oxide as the active ingredient. There are less expensive options available, but the formula may not be as effective as the one used by Triple Paste. This is why Triple Paste is recommended by pediatricians and dermatologists when other remedies have failed. Triple Paste boasts that it only uses premium ingredients in the amounts conducive to clearing up stubborn diaper rash.

References

• Triple Paste: FAQ
• Drugstore.com: Triple Paste Medicated Ointment for Diaper Rash
• CosmeticsInfo.org: Index

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/233370-triple-paste-diaper-cream-ingredients/#ixzz1mkZ8kfQy

Petroleum Jelly Versus Diaper Cream

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Parents have used petroleum jelly for decades as a barrier between their infants' delicate skin and wetness. However, there are now dozens of brands of diaper creams and ointments that promise to protect your baby from diaper rash as well as moisturize or medicate the skin. Choose the option that best suits your baby and the type of diapers she is wearing.

Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly is an oil-based ointment that shields your infant's skin from rash by sealing it from moisture. Many parents prefer petroleum jelly over diaper creams because it is inexpensive and typically does not have additional dyes or perfumes that may irritate a baby's skin. However, petroleum jelly is thick and may rub off on diapers, coating them and preventing them from absorbing wetness as efficiently. This can especially be a problem with cloth diapers, because the petroleum jelly may not wash off completely

Diaper Cream

Diaper creams are usually made with zinc oxide, which coats the baby's skin and forms a barrier against wetness. These creams are less gooey than petroleum jelly and as a result, may be less likely to rub off on diapers and clothing. There are many brands of diaper cream available and they come in a variety of scents and formulas, including unscented and hypo-allergenic. These brands vary in price and effectiveness.

Using Ointments and Creams

Whatever what type of cream or ointment is used, it is applied during each diaper change directly before fastening the new diaper. According to The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine website, you do not need to wipe off the old ointment or cream unless it has dried or become soiled. Some infants only need cream when their skin becomes irritated and others need cream applied with each diaper change to ensure that they do not develop a rash.

Special Ointments and Creams

Some diaper rashes require prescription ointments or creams. These diaper rashes are caused by yeast or bacteria rather than irritation from wetness, like a normal diaper rash. Some of these infections begin when the irritation from a diaper rash isn't cleared up, leaving small breaks in the skin where bacteria or yeast can enter. Characteristics of an infected diaper rash include red spots on the affected area, pus or lesions, and scabs. If your infant has any of these symptoms, take him to the pediatrician for evaluation.

References

• Mayo Clinic: Diaper Rash
• Better Nutrition; Oh Baby!
• The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine: Diaper Rash

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/555303-petroleum-jelly-versus-diaper-cream/#ixzz1mkYhAFgp