The change consists of changing soiled diapers with clean, dry diapers and cleaning baby's bottom . This operation is performed 6 to 10 times a day during the first months. Remember that changing baby is not only a question of hygiene, it is also an intense moment of pleasure and exchange for baby.
Baby should be changed as soon as his diaper becomes dirty with urine or stools, even if you changed it just 5 minutes ago. This often coincides with the timing of meals. In any case, every 2 to 3 hours maximum, you must check the condition of the diaper . If it cries because it is wet or dirty, it needs to be changed more often .
Your baby doesn't like to be undressed. At birth, he leaves the liquid intrauterine environment, overprotected and in which he could enjoy a stable temperature, folded into a ball in his mother's womb. Your child is not used to flying in the air yet. Throughout the pregnancy, he could be in contact with the walls of the uterus, his back was contained, his knees raised, he could put his hands to his mouth.
At birth, he is destabilized by the emptiness that surrounds him, he feels gravity and has a tendency to fold up, to curl up to regain his previous state. With a few precise, gentle gestures, you will create a contact that respects their well-being.
Know that changing a baby's diaper frequently is the best prevention against irritation or redness on the buttocks .
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In the first year of life, you will change baby's diaper thousands of times.
Changing the baby is essential for the hygiene of your little one. It should therefore be done as often as necessary, so that baby feels clean and dry. It is also important to carry it out according to the rules of the art, to avoid red buttocks , a baby's nightmare!
How to avoid a baby's red bottom?
Your baby needs to be changed up to 7-8 times a day. Very delicate, her small buttocks can easily become irritated due to the humidity, contact with urine and stools and friction of the diapers. They therefore require special care at each change. Discover our tips for cleaning your baby's bottom properly!
To avoid a red bottom, changing baby often is not enough. Apply a cream suitable for the diaper which insulates the buttocks from humidity and friction of the diapers, especially if the baby has red buttocks.
Preventively or as soon as a redness appears, it is better to use a specific cream for the change. If it is a "water paste", spread a good thickness to shield the acidity of the stool or the urine. In the case of a preventive cream, apply a small amount and massage very gently.
Certain periods are more risky than others for baby's bottom, this is particularly the case during teething, or when your child's stools are a little watery. In these particular moments, use and abuse the cream. For the great comfort of baby.
