Things You'll Need:
- Plenty of wipes
- Diaper cream (optional)
- A flat, easily accessible surface
- A strong stomach
- A toy distraction
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Step 1
Gather the supplies and open all necessary containers before placing the baby on the changing surface. Make sure that they will be within your reach but not so close that the baby can hit them.
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Step 2
Figure out the front and back of the diaper. This sounds silly, but it can be difficult to figure out when you have a naked, flailing and wailing baby on the table, so determine the front from the back beforehand.
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Step 3
Put the baby on the changing table and remove whatever clothing you need to get access to the diaper.
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Step 4
Place the new diaper under the old diaper. This makes replacing the new diaper much simpler and you can easily stick the new diaper over the uncovered baby before it reacts to the cold air (this is especially important for boy babies).
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Step 5
Remove the old diaper, as swiftly as possible and dispose of it in the trash or diaper container. If you can’t figure out how the diaper container works, simply move the dirty diaper out of your way and out of the flailing baby’s way, until you can deal with it and the baby is safely on the ground.
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Step 6
Clean up. Grab as many wipes as you need to feel comfortable and go to work. Remember, babies are tiny people, so wipe front to back.
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Step 7
If you feel like it, or if the parents told you to, apply diaper cream, Vaseline, lotion, or baby powder. Usually, it’s good to use a Q-tip to avoid direct contact with the baby’s skin.
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Step 8
Close up. Fasten the diaper securely and put their clothes back on. Place the baby in a safe place. Get rid of the messy diaper, wipes and whatever else is dirty. Then be sure to wash your hands before you pat yourself on the back.
