The Path to Becoming a Diaper Changing Master

A passing thought.

I've been thinking about this lately.
I wonder just how many diapers I've changed...
When they were newborns, it was once every 1 to 2 hours.
Until about a year and a half old, it was 5 to 6 times a day.
Even now (with kids almost 4 and 2 and a half), I change 3 to 4 diapers a day for each of them, so
I don't know the exact number, but it must be an astronomical figure.

I can say without exaggeration that I am now a diaper changing master, but
remembering how I used to change them so tentatively when they were first born,
I decided to write this article.

Honestly, if you do it every day for 2 to 3 months, you'll get good enough at it, but
to help ease the anxiety of those who are about to become moms and dads,
I will pass on this guide to becoming a diaper changing master.

The Path to Becoming a Diaper Changing Master: A Guide

For about the first six months after birth, you'll probably be using tape-type diapers.
It feels like a distant memory now, but
I'll share some tips on how to change them skillfully.

1. Never neglect preparation

Check the location of everything you need for a diaper change in advance,
so you don't have to panic after taking the old one off,
and make sure you can get everything ready immediately.

<Absolutely necessary>
Diapers
Baby wipes
<Necessary depending on the situation>
Baby oil
Cotton swabs
Vaseline
Pet sheets (to prevent messes)
Deodorizing bags

2. Make sure to slide it in deep enough

Once you've undone the tape on the diaper the baby is wearing,
hold both legs up with one hand, and with the other hand,
wipe them clean with baby wipes.
After that, slide the new diaper in deep enough.
A good rule of thumb is to have it reach up to around the navel.

If you're worried, it's also okay to place the new diaper underneath before taking the old one off.

3. Fasten the tape with enough room for one finger

If it's too tight, the baby will be uncomfortable and cry, so
leave a little room, about enough for one finger to fit through.
Also, the angle at which you fasten the tape
allows you to adjust how snugly it fits around the thighs,
so try doing that while looking at your actual baby.

4. Don't forget the gathers after fastening the tape

Make sure the gathers around the legs are pulled outward.
If you don't do this properly, it will leak.
(Though sometimes it leaks even if you do...)

5. Cleanup is also part of the diaper change

It's not over once you've changed it.
Don't forget to roll up the used diaper,
fasten it with the tape, and if you're worried about the smell,
put it in a deodorizing bag before throwing it away.
Put the diaper changing kit back in its original place, too.

6. Let's talk once you get used to it

It is also important to communicate with your baby while changing their diaper.
Talk to them, touch their feet or tummy, and play together.
Before long, they will start to smile and respond to your voice.
As a note of caution,
if you play too much before fastening the diaper tape,
you might get peed on, so be careful. (Especially with boys)

Summary

Ultimately, to become a diaper changing master,
you just need to "get used to it."
While using this guide as a reference, practice many times
and continue on your path to becoming a diaper changing master.

If you have any concerns or questions about diaper changing,
please let me know in the comments.

Thank you for reading again this time.