How to Change an Adult Diaper

Changing an adult diaper can be a daunting task for some. With some practice and know how though, changing an adult diaper whether it is of an elderly person, partner, or disabled person can prove quite easy. This how to article will lead you step by step through how to change even the hardest and/or messiest adult diapers.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adult Diaper
• Adult Diaper Wipes
• Baby Powder
• Diaper Rash Cream
• Changing Pad
• Confidence

1. First, check the person's diaper to see whether they either have a wet their diaper or defecated in their diaper. Knowing this before beginning the diaper change is crucial in the preparing for the change. You can either pull back the back of the adult diaper and look down into the buttocks region to see if they defecated or sometimes the smell is enough. Checking if the person wet their diaper can be done by either feeling the front of their diaper or sticking two fingers in the inner-crotch area of the diaper to feel for moistness.

2. Gather all your supplies for the necessary diaper change. Lay out the changing pad on a soft surface with plenty of space and put the necessary supplies including an adult diaper, diaper wipes, baby powder, and diaper rash cream next to where you will be changing the adult diaper so that it is within easy reach.

3. Remove the person's pants until it is just their diaper and shirt on. Roll up the shirt so that it does not get in the way of changing the diaper.

4. Lay the person down onto the changing pad so there diaper bottom is in the middle of the changing pad. Have them put their feet on the floor so that the bend of their knee makes a roughly 40 degree angle. This will allow for easier changing opposed to having their legs out flat.

5. Untape the adult diaper and bring the front of the diaper down. Roll the front part of the diaper up so it is just the bottom and back part of the diaper still left unrolled underneath the person's bottom.

6. Use an adult wipe on the genital region and one swipe on the bottom if they just wet their diaper. If they also defecated in their diaper then wipe the front area first and wipe any large pieces off into the seat of the diaper. Then, remove the dirty diaper from beneath the person. Lift up the person's legs and continue to clean their bottom and frontal region until they are clean.

7. Unfold the clean adult diaper and slide it underneath the person's bottom (Make sure the tapes are in the back) and then test to make sure it is positioned correctly so that you are able to bring the front of the diaper up to just below the belly button.

8. Apply diaper rash cream to the the inner crotch area to prevent chaffing and then a small amount in between the buttocks area to also prevent chaffing. Then, apply baby powder all over the buttocks region and front region and place a little in the diaper itself.

9. Bring the front of the diaper up to just below the belly button and apply the tapes to the front of the diaper until it is securely fastened.

10. Finally, allow the person to put their own clothes back on if they are capable otherwise then assist them in putting them back on.

Tips & Warnings

• Talk to the person while you are changing their diaper to get their mind off the task at hand.
• Use adult diaper wipes instead of baby wipes.
• Always use baby powder and diaper rash cream to prevent chaffing and diaper rash.
• Be Confident
• Do not act unsure of what you are doing as this will bring discomfort to the situation.

[gccradioscience]

on 8/3/2009 Some people have to roll on their side during an incontinence brief change.

[fun4life]

on 7/28/2009 I buy diapers from www.redparrotmedical.com and the diapers I get have a line on them that changes colors when I need to change the diaper. This makes it so easy to avoid skin problems.