TIPS TO CHANGE A DIAPER WHEN BABY WON’T HOLD STILL

After learning how, changing a newborn’s diaper isn’t too bad. But as your baby gets older (say, somewhere between 5-7 months), diaper changes may become much more difficult.

Have you ever struggled wondering how to change a squirmy baby’s diaper? It can be really difficult to change a diaper when your baby is rolling over.

Here, I talk about how to make your baby’s diaper-changing time more fun for both of you (while handling your little one’s constant rolling over and squirming).

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MAKE DIAPERING ABOUT CONNECTION

Make eye contact, smile, and talk to your baby. If baby babbles to you, make sure to respond lovingly.

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HAVE YOUR DIAPER CHANGING STATION READY TO GO

There are few things as stressful as getting your baby’s dirty diaper off, only to find that you don’t have everything you need on hand. That’s why it’s a great idea to have a diaper changing station.

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MAKE SURE YOUR BABY’S BOTTOM ISN’T IRRITATED

Your little one might be squirming during diaper changes because it hurts! Is his bottom red? Does he look upset or fuss during diaper changes? If so, you may need to use some diaper rash cream.

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READ A BABY BOOK ABOUT DIAPER CHANGES

While your baby will figure out the diaper changing routine just from going through it multiple times a day, it’s always a good idea to reinforce routines with a story.

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GIVE BABY A SPECIAL TOY DURING DIAPER CHANGES

One of the best ways to get your baby to stay still during diaper changes is to have special toys ready. These are toys that they only get to play with during diaper changes.

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