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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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Guyropes · 03/06/2015 17:09

Wow, reading all these comments has made me remember how much TIME is spent in this exacting process! You miss one step and you have wee or poo everywhere. I'm looking forward to my third child after a gap, and will be using cloth nappies again. I reccommend

Guyropes · 03/06/2015 17:19

Oh my goodness, all your comments are reminding me!

I liked cloth nappies. I'll use them again with this baby. I like ferries, because you can adjust the fold to suit you he child as they grow, thus avoiding leaks. Not so with pre-folds.

polosarethefoodofgods · 03/06/2015 21:51

My tips for nappy changes always have wipes and nappies to hand.
You don't need a changing table, ditto top and tail bowl. As a wriggly toddler who likes to run away- I firmly get his legs and whip nappy off and clean as I go. Have to be quick and show him his nappy is being changed weather he wants or not :)

BlackeyedSusan · 03/06/2015 22:20

1 have everything ready.

2 for a girl lie them on a muslin, that soaks up any wee and prevents it running all up their back.

3 for a boy have a piece of cotton wool ready to put on their willy other wise the cold air makes it go off like a loose fire hose... prevents baby weeing on their own head. or in dad's face

entertain. dd liked to be sung too. I put pictures above the nappy change table for them to look at.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 03/06/2015 22:57

Get dh to do it. If necessary cite the 9 months of pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding as reason why you have Done Your Bit and it is his turn to step up.

I never even saw pfb naked until dh went back to work after a fortnight.

K3rry · 03/06/2015 23:11

For boys make sure their willy is pointing down when putting the nappy on to prevent leaks

JoCar72 · 04/06/2015 11:10

I always give my little boy my keys, mobile phone or tv remote to play with to distract him if he's really fidgety (wow I'm impressed I know how to spell that). He knows he shouldn't have them really so it's a bit of a trade off to buy me some time...but our 'pit-stops' are getting better - soon be calling him Lewis Hamilton! Wink

chillychicken · 04/06/2015 16:22

Piece of kitchen towel held over my sons willy stops him peeing most of the time. Have everything ready before you start.
Stay calm when they start to wriggle/turnover
If you have a vomitty baby, drape a muslin under their chin, any vomit will be picked up by the muslin rather than their clothes
Distraction toys close to hand. My DS is currently obsessed by the packet of wet wipes so I jiggle the pack above his head to get his attention then hand him a toy whilst whipping the wipes out of view.

katieskatie82 · 04/06/2015 19:18

speed! Always change them as quick as possible! Also make shure the frills of the nappy are outside so it doesnt leek!

SarahJinx · 04/06/2015 20:02

A changing unit is a must if you EVER have back pain. Keep a portable container with a small selection of everything and a spare mat downstairs (if nursery is upstairs). Buy stocks in advance, you do not want to be running out....sudocrem on changing as a preventative measure. Frills out! Always!

GirlInterupted · 05/06/2015 00:21

The easiest way to change a nappy is to get my partner to do it Wink

ChampagneShowers · 05/06/2015 12:24
  • use cloth nappies - less chance of getting nappy rash, and children potty train sooner too, so less nappy changing - win win!

Take your own mat to lay baby on. More comfortable, and more hygienic

Chat to your baby, so they are focussed on you, rather than on wriggling off

CakeUpWall · 05/06/2015 12:30

Warm bottom on cold changing mat = immediate wee. Stop this happening with a terry nappy laid over the mat first.

It's then perfectly positioned to dry your baby's bum before putting the new nappy on.

jandoc · 05/06/2015 12:54

always try and have everything easily at hand in one place if at home

mumhum · 05/06/2015 13:40

Give little boys a bit of air then place old nappy back on briefly, this gives them a chance to wee NOT over you/changing mat/his clothes/new nappy.

Tean1 · 05/06/2015 16:24

Have a full changing set up both upstairs and downstairs, will save time, e.g. mat, nappies, wipes, bags.

sofieellis · 05/06/2015 18:53

Get everything ready before you start. It's impossible to rummage through a changing bag once the nappy is off!

pimsandlemonade · 05/06/2015 19:22

I put olive oil on my sons bum after each change (a cup of oil and cotton pads by the changing table) and he never had nappy rash.

Nik2015 · 05/06/2015 20:57

Disposable changing mats for when you're out and the changing table is gross are invaluable. Otherwise dettol wipes and your normal changing mat.
We also use Tena lady wash on little ones botty which had prevented nappy rash so far and is nice to use after using wet wipes.

HelenSw4les · 05/06/2015 23:11

Have a basket or bag (not plastic) filled with all your nappy changing essentials in the lounge and have everything to hand before you start removing the nappy, especially if your baby is a wriggler as all mine were.

GoldfishSpy · 06/06/2015 08:14

We use a mat with straps so baby can't wriggle off - originally for the twins as one would often need attention just as I was changing a nappy and I would be distracted.

solitudehappiness · 06/06/2015 15:49

Use baby bath, water and cotton wool when changing nappies. My baby has never has nappy rash and it's much cheaper than wipes. plus it must feel nicer to be washed than just wipes

PickledLilly · 07/06/2015 00:37

Gaffa tape...

RaisingSteam · 07/06/2015 00:56

Learn to change a baby on your lap. Perfect the Secure Ankle Grip with one hand and doing everything else with the other hand. Experienced childminders not wanting to interrupt their gossip at toddler group are often adept at this. Much easier on the ol' knees.

Washable nappy tips: (I used popper nappies found them easiest)
Cheap face flannels from places like Asda make great accompanying washable wipes.

A flushable liner over a fleece liner means most of the poo goes down the loo rather than "hanging around". But make sure they are really flushable.
Make your nappies up with liners etc all folded in ready to use so they are ready-to-go just like disposables.

Buy Metanium so when baby gets blistering nappy rash on a Saturday night you have it to hand.

Iamnotanugget · 07/06/2015 06:49

When there's been a poo explosion get lots of wipes out and just start cleaning. Sometimes it can look overwhelming but you need to start somewhere so don't waste precious time deciding what to do just start wiping. Always have everything you could possibly need ready so you don't have to leave a half dressed poo-y baby while you go in search of X, y and z.