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KathrynMumsnet · 28/05/2015 09:01

We’ve been asked by the Asda Little Angels team to find out your tips for nappy changes.

Here’s what Asda Little Angels says: “Here at Little Angels, we understand how busy life can be when looking after your little one. With lots of nappy changes each and every day; from quick changes to messier episodes, we’d love to know your top tips on how to keep baby clean and content! “

So, are there any tips for nappy changing that you wish you had known before you had your baby? Do you have any tricks for preventing leaks? Or maybe you’ve developed a system for speedy nappy changing? Whatever your top tips are, we’d love to hear them!

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OP posts:
FeelingSmurfy · 28/05/2015 14:43

Putting the nappy on backwards will prevent the child taking it off Smile

WarmHugs · 28/05/2015 15:20

Don't give them your iPhone to distract them. As I discovered when she threw it on the floor, and smashed my screen!

mshell1231 · 28/05/2015 15:50

Have everything ready before changing the nappy...including a new pack of wipes if the last pack is about to run out. I've changed my children's nappies before and only realised there was not enough wipes left in the pack when it was too late!

OhHolyFuck · 28/05/2015 15:51

Put a nappy on backwards for stubborn monkeys who like to pull the tabs open the second its on!
And if it leaks, might be time to try the next size up

TwoLittleTerrors · 28/05/2015 16:11

Reusable wipes. They are just so much better at getting poos off the bum.

ouryve · 28/05/2015 16:11

Have everything ready before you start. DH never got the hang of this, meaning he'd end up fumbling with packets of wipes at inopportune moments. You get pretty good at estimating how many wipes you'll need.

And don't bother with those nappy wrapper bins. They keep on jamming once you get past about size 3 and cost a fortune in liners. We gave up on ours very quickly and just put wet ones straight into a lined stainless steel pedal bin and stinkers straight into the outside in.

YellowTangerine · 28/05/2015 16:31

My DD isn't a fan of having her nappy changed. I have to sing and dance like a nutter to distract her.
I also always take her vests off by rolling them down. I make sure a new nappy is folded out and ready to be put straight on.

Fluffyemenent · 28/05/2015 16:37

Wipes out first for a poo or as above you end up doing it one handed and getting clumps!

Contraband item to hold whilst changing (mums keys, phone etc) to keep hands out of the danger zone.

Cherrybellyboo · 28/05/2015 16:37

My top tips are: have everything ready before you start. Give the baby/ toddler a toy to distract them, but one that is wipe able incase it goes near the nappy :/

mumsbe · 28/05/2015 16:39

Have everything you need set up in a change box or basket pop a towel on the change mat to stop wee or poop going all over.
Change baby on the floor to avoid accidents
Give baby something to play with to distract them while you change quickly.
Always take lots of changes of clothes for little one
Check facial expressions on your child before changing their nappy if they are staring into space or going a funny colour avoid changing that nappy.
If your changing a boy get ready to duck!

Lailai84 · 28/05/2015 16:41

I like to interact with my son while changing his nappy, i like to sing to him and also tell him what i am doing or going to do. I also like to use the nappies and wipes as little characters, giving them funny voices i would say the most random things, anything to stop my son from being distracted or sobbing, and i must say it works 95% of the time

sharond101 · 28/05/2015 17:22

Have a mat and nappies downstairs as well as one upstairs to save moving all over the house.

lottietiger · 28/05/2015 17:25

Have a changing mat both upstairs and down, much easier for those last minute rushes. I keep one under the sofa as my little boy always used to have a poo when we were just leaving the house.

thatstoast · 28/05/2015 17:29

Have a quick peek in the side to see what you're dealing with, then you can prepare.

eteo · 28/05/2015 17:55

Roll them from side to side to change nappy than just lift with both legs.

Theimpossiblegirl · 28/05/2015 17:58

Have everything to hand before you start.

Have a girl so you are less likely to get a soaking as you change your baby (I've had both so know this to be true!).

InAndOfMyself · 28/05/2015 18:29

Have everything at the ready before getting baby down on the change mat, nappy unfolded, nappy bag open, wipes St the ready. I also found engaging my song whilst changing him helps too, I like to sing silky songs and make him laugh.

nuttybananas · 28/05/2015 18:44

If the poo isn't all over the nappy, then use it to scoop as much of the poo off your baby's bum as possible. You use less wipes and hands seems to get a lot less messy - took a while to figure that one!

CraftyCrafterson · 28/05/2015 19:32

For those times when they just will not stay still, I've always sat at 90 degrees to them and had one leg gently draped over their chest so there's no chance of an escape mid change!

MistressMerryWeather · 28/05/2015 19:33

In the event of a poonami, unfold the little shoulder creases of the vest and slide it down rather than over the head.

This will prevent a hair-poo situation.

Pointlessfan · 28/05/2015 19:37

I keep a box of small toys and interesting objects next to the changing mat so I can keep handing them to my little one. She then keeps still while she examines the object.
When out and about the parcel shelf in the car makes an excellent changing table.

Ditsy79 · 28/05/2015 19:40

Reusable wipes are so much more effective than disposable wipes - no nasty smears, and mess cleaned up with just one or two wipes

SweetPeaPods · 28/05/2015 20:09

I try not to take ds1 away from an activity, but wait till the play has come to a natural end if I can.
Also if he is particularly fighting the nappy change I put peppa pig on the iPad and it distracts him

MargeryDaw · 28/05/2015 20:12

Get a travel change bag/pouch rather than a full on bag. It's a change mat rolled up with pockets for wipes, nappies and nappy bags. So much easier than faffing about getting bits and pieces out of the right compartments of a big change bag and means you have a clean surface to change your baby anywhere. Mine easily clips on to the buggy and it means I can use my lovely handbag rather than shoving phone, purse etc into ugly, overpriced change bag. Just stick a change of clothes into a carrier bag in your handbag or in the bottom. Of the buggy. Easy!

Maiyakat · 28/05/2015 20:20

Have everything ready before you start, including something for little one to play with to keep hands out of the way!