How can I learn to change a nappy?

Question

I seem to be the only one on the Planet who doesn't know and it's bugging me.

Answer 1

1.
Unfasten the nappy tabs and fasten them back on themselves so they don't stick to your baby, but don't remove the dirty nappy yet.

2. Wipe away any poo with the nappy, taking care to cover the penis with a clean cloth or nappy if your baby is a boy (for sanitary reasons and to avoid the aforementioned warm shower).

3. Lift the baby's bottom off the table using the ungainly-yet-effective ankle hold.

4. Fold the dirty nappy in half under the baby, unsoiled side up.

5. Use a baby wipe or wet cotton wool to clean your baby's front thoroughly. For a girl, always wipe from front to back - away from her vagina. This will help to reduce the possibility that bacteria will get into her vagina and cause an infection.

6. Lift both of your baby's legs and clean his bottom.

7. Swap a clean nappy for the dirty one. The clean nappy's top half (the half with the tabs) should go under your baby's rear, and the bottom half should come up between his legs (which should be spread as widely as is comfortable for your baby).

Try not to bunch the nappy between your baby's legs - it can cause chafing and discomfort. For newborns, avoid covering the umbilical cord (you can get special newborn nappies with notches cut out for the stump). For boys, tuck the penis down so moisture will be less likely to escape.

8. Fasten the diapery at both sides with the tapes, making sure it's snug, but not so tight that it pinches his skin. Check the manufacturer's
instructions for specific tips.

9. Retape the soiled nappy around the contents, put it in the plastic bag, and put it in the bin. Dress your baby, and wash your hands thoroughly. That's it - you're done!

Answer 2

Go to a class for first time parents, or grab a doll and some nappies and start practicing! It's really not hard - just something you have to get the hang of.

Answer 3

is it bugging you because you have a baby on the way or do you just like to be able to do everything?

its easy and you'll get the hang of it in no time...you dont need to go to a class to learn


and do you know how annoying it is to go 'nappy??????' because you arent aware of the world outside america. we all know what diapers are FFS!!!if you dont know dont answer the question! it is the english language we speak you know its really infuriating when you people act like we dont know what we are saying

Answer 4

You're not the only one, mate. Just go and read some books. Look on videojug if they have a video on it. Search the internet. Ask a freind who's a parent or even better, ask a relative like your parents, aunt, uncle etc.

Good luck.

Answer 5

I was terrified about changing nappies, and found this very helpful when my little one was born - it has step by step pictures and everything!
It's easy once you've done a few. Good luck!

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/newborn/howoftenchangenappy/

Answer 6

Many hospitals or mid-wife organizations offer daddy boot-camps that Will teach you everything about being a dad, but were afraid to ask. I am glad you are manly enough to admit you do not know how to do something.

Answer 7

What is a nappy anyways? A diaper??? practice on a doll or go take a newborn class at a local hospital

Answer 8

you dont have to feel like this!!!
accepting that you dont know how to change a nappy & wanting to learn is an achievement!!!
am sure they do parental classes in your are....
go on....show them you can do it!!!!
good luck

Answer 9

Best way to learn it to do it. Go to your local hospital or if one of you friend have a baby ask if you can help take care of him/her for a day. It is not as hard. You will find that you motherly instinct will take over.

Answer 10

Do you mean a disposable nappy or a Terry nappy?
(BTW to our American Cousins, he means diaper)