5 Ways to Check The Baby’s Diaper
Are you still trying to configure the various elements of parenthood? Wait, let’s guess, is it the first time you are becoming a parent? Ah! In that case, this guide is a must-read for you.
Baby’s diaper changing habits need so much awareness than what already exists. It is the lack of knowledge that leads to infection in the baby's bum and other such health problems. A simple understanding could streamline so many things and leverage into a routine that well suits the needs of convenience while keeping health intact.
With such a motive, here we are, with a guide that will elaborate on five steps in checking the infant's diaper and understanding if it’s the right time to change.
Here we go!
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5 Ways to Check The Baby’s Diaper |
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How Often Should You Change The Baby’s Pee Diapers? |
#1. Notice the Baby Crying
One of the most prominent signs to check the diaper is when the baby starts crying. If you have just fed the baby and the tummy is full, the next possible reason for him to cry is the diaper getting full. Whatever the concern is, remember, the baby cannot put it into words. Thus, you must try and see if the baby has any other discomfort.
But, if you find the diaper full, changing it stands essential.
#2. Hold the Baby up and Smell
This process requires you to be braver than before, but, you are a parent now, and getting brave here is most important.
This time, turn the baby and take a nice whiff. Hold the baby up, smell, and then let your senses do the job. If it is stinking bad, and you are close to passing out, it means it’s time to change the diaper.
#3. Feel it with two fingers a little farther down than the diaper’s tagline top in the baby’s front
Executing this might not sound comfortable to you, but it is a part and you can’t get away from it. First, get comfortable doing this, and then go ahead. But, ensure that the nappy is plump and soft so that you don’t land somewhere too far.
#4. Hold your hand over the front section of the diaper and then jiggle it to notice any movement
This is another way to check if the diaper is full or not! But, how does it tell you if the diaper needs to change or not?
If the diaper moves like jelly, it means that it is mostly wet and would require changing as soon as possible.
#5. Take a peek at the opened diaper
This is probably the last method, but a really quick one. For this, open the diaper and take a look at it for yourself.
An important point here is to do this in a silent and hygienic place and not in and around the streets.
How Often Should You Change The Baby’s Pee Diapers?
The answer to this question is quite subjective and depends on the baby's age and the peeing habit. A newer infant would require more frequent diaper changing than an older infant.
Ideally, you should change the diaper every 2-3 hours for a new infant because their skin is more sensitive and you would also require monitoring the urine output. Especially, for the first few months after birth, it is important for appropriate hydration too!
Once the baby has passed on to the newborn stage, the diaper can be stretched, at least, till the time the baby hasn’t pooped and the diaper isn’t full.
A full diaper leads to rash and leakage that affects the baby’s sensitive skin and also clothes. Thus, assure that the diaper gets changed till it reaches this point.
It is so important to educate yourself on your baby’s diaper health before you become a parent. This topic needs so much attention as it is directly associated with infant health. Hence, as parents-to-be, put your best foot forward in understanding this chapter of parenthood well.
