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diaper change? do you need to use baby wipes when the diaper is only wet? or can I just change the diaper? cure4boredom22 replied: "yup, wipe it down. dont want the pee left on ur lil guy"
justin m replied: "use them all the time so they dont ger a rash."
thejaundiced_eye replied: "Didn't that baby come with a manual?"
Mr. Opinion replied: "yep for the sake of sanitation and health"
Meanie replied: "use the wipes.......epsecially if you have a girl u big dummy"
regina falange replied: "you should use baby wipes and powder if you have. You should always use wipes to clean!!!
:)"
snakerosebloodred replied: "You need to use the wipe and the powder. Diaper rash is no fun. also it can start to smell."
Da King replied: "see the user manual that comes with the baby"
thats_not_fair replied: "Always ask yourself how YOU would feel...
Would you want pee on your bottom? Would you want gooey food on your chin?
Just keep baby as clean as you keep yourself. Same goes for dressing: Dress baby as lightly or as warmly as YOU feel comfortable on a given day."
petyado replied: "It is better to wipe baby's bottom and put some cream with zinc oxide that keeps the urine away from the skin. But even if you just change it without wiping once in a while, it's not a problem. I have done it when in a hurry and my daugther was fine. Just don't do it too often or your baby might get a rash. Also it depends what diper brand you use. I've always used Pampers and both my daugthers almost never got rash."
Its just me!! replied: "they won't get a diaper rash... if you don't use a diaper wipe. i used diaper wipes on my daughter, but on my son, i don't always use a diaper wipe for pee... does your husband use toliet paper after he pees?? think about it! =)"
Pat replied: "Our mothers didn't and our bottoms are fine!
A little powder helps to keep baby dry and odour-free so best to keep things simple, huh?
Baby wipes for when baby really soils :)"
joyegf replied: "Allways wash down the baby's privates weither they peeed or pooed than let there bottoms air dry for a few mins and than powder and rediaper."
britjam replied: "use wipes for just a wee as it will get smelly and will feel alot fresher"
ajdawk replied: "You don't need to be using a wipe for wees. You can use a dry part of the nappy (front or back). But you do need to make sure that the child is dry. Wiping with the nappy and adding a bit of baby powder (or corn flour- works just as well and it cheaper)."
mamaposs replied: "With disposable nappies, the moisture is drawn away from the skin into the nappy. This minimises the need for wipes as the wee generally hasn't been in direct contact with the skin for more than a few seconds.
I use baby wipes when I'm changing my daughter's wet nappies at home, but when I'm out, I often don't worry about it. Her bottom is cleaned regularly and she is bathed daily, so I don't see the need to be pedantic about using wipes.
Btw my daughter is 10 months old and has never had any sign of nappy rash."
wetsaway replied: "You should always use a wipe of some sort on the baby's diaper area, whether the baby has messed his diaper or just wet it, makes no difference, if he isn't cleaned, he could get a diaper rash and those are painful and I'm sure you would't want that to happen.
If you don't want to spend the money for disposable wipes then just carry a wash cloth and a ziplock bag with you when you go out or even when at home. You can wet the cloth and use it to wipe the baby, when finished just rinse it out and put it in the ziplock bag so other things won't get wet in the diaper bag. You could do the same thing with cloth diapers if you wanted to get away from disposable diapers that clog up our landfills.
Good luck." What is the worst diaper change you have had to do? What has been the worst diaper change you have had to do and / or where was it?
Mine was today at the mall when my 9 month old literally had a poop explosion all out her diaper. I was in the the front of the line in the store about to pay. Kind of awkward/embarassing lol! ILoveMySon replied: "I took off my sons diaper and he projectile shat all over me"
njnic replied: "Before I had children, I was babysitting my nephew and he had an explosion poop, all over himself. Up his back and front, it was gross. I couldn't get the onsie off without spreading the poop. It got in his hair all over the place. Mind, I didn't have children yet, so I was really grossed out and I didn't know what to do, the baby wipes couldn't handle it, so I sprayed him off in the shower. He didn't like that at all LOL - that was over 8 years ago, I have learned a lot since then."
Nikki replied: "I was with my best friend and god daughter at pizza hut. My friend was pregnant with their 2nd child at the time. Angellina pooped all over and it went up her back almost half way! It smelled SOO bad. My friend was going to change it...but she got sick when she smelled it!"
su_france2003 replied: "It's been a few years, but I certainly can remember a few of those projectile s.h.i.ts which went practically all the way up her body - they both must have happened when she was very little, before she was on solids.
One happened in my dad's car - I took comfort in the fact it didn't leak out and we were nearly home!" How can I stop my baby boy from putting his hands in his own poop during diaper change? My son always touches his genitals during his diaper change. I know this is normal, but it's hard when he has a really soiled diaper to keep his hands out of it. I try to distract him with toys, but I've had several times where that didn't work and he got his hands all dirty and then started touching his face, mouth, and so on. I didn't know how to react without scaring him (which has happened and he started screaming). Does anyone have any suggestions? thanks so much in advance!
He's 8 months old. foxymoron replied: "Oh god I would vomit... Are you german?"
elaeblue replied: "Give him something else to hold on too = a toy or rattle."
]•[Đεεp`sz]•[ replied: "distract him while your changing his diaper ask someone to make him look another way by playing with him or making faces or start callin his name in anther direction it should help"
linktheworld219 replied: "Not sure, considering I do that and I am 25 years old.
It is fun actually, dont knock it till you try it."
ellie_hernandez86 replied: "give him a toy or a wipe. That usually distracts my daughter"
Cheyenne S replied: "Just keep moving his hands.
He's young and exploring.
He will learn not to do that in time!
Good Luck! =)"
Sami Sue replied: "kids need to be occupied during a tedious event lol. keep his hands busy by giving him a toy or something."
Jason replied: "hes just curious!"
Joe B replied: "Ever here of tie downs?
--just kidding
Keep trying the toys... how old is he?
Why all the thumbs down? I think it's important to know how old he is!"
CAT, the TYPO QUEEN replied: "You can't...and if you give him any toy, THAT,too, will end up dirty. Just have to learn how to change him quickly until he stops."
aRSON1999 replied: "grow a new set of arms. lol i know its hard but he will grow out of it. jest try to be quick and try to hold his hands away from his stuff. good luck mate."
SoFlaGirlll replied: "My son used to try to "grab" everything in his diaper when I went to change him so I know how you feel. I used to give him a certain toy that he did not always have, this way he was almost intrigued by this toy when diaper change time came around, seemed to be interested more in that toy then messing up my diaper duty! Anything that lights up seems to be a big hit! Good luck!"
Chris K replied: "hold his arms up with one hand, and do the wipeing with the other...at least he will be clean when you go for the new diper, and he reaches for his junk..."
Brittany replied: "Whats with all the rude answers!?
I know this doesn't help.. but, it is completely normal!
Have you tried giving him a toy or something to distract him?
If worse comes to worse you can put some gloves on him.
It's just a phase and he will get over it soon.
Best of luck! :)
((EDIT))
Somebody is having a blast with the thumbs down feature today!"
Samantha replied: "give him a toy to play with during diaper changes, my son does the same things (almost 8 months old) and I jsut give him his pants or a toy to occupy his hands while I'm changing him!"
Adrienn replied: "well maybe you should improve in the changing diaper process....to distract him with toys was a good idea, i guess if that didnt work you should just put the dirty diaper away really fast"
fishman624 replied: "i think scolding him is the only option here. if he doesnt understand that its bad to mess around with your own feces then you need to explain to him that its bad. you could try getting another person to help distracting him, like making faces or playing with something he likes. hope this hleps. best wishes."
IRIS replied: "Teach him the patty cake song and then sing it to him when you change his diaper.
Hopefully he will clap his hands while you change him"
Kevin C replied: "Use the hulk hogan "leg drop" on him. Set him down with his head pointing towards your left and his feet on your right. Lift his arms up and GENTLY put your left leg across his chest. This keeps his hands out of the poop and also keeps him from rolling over. It also frees both hands to work with.
Edit:
Switch it around if you are left handed.
Edit2: For all those giving me a thumbs down, I'm not suggesting your ACTUALLY do a wrestling move on the kid. Just using that as a description of what the finished position kind of looks like. I have three kids and have used this on all of them. It works great."
Krystal M replied: "gently pop is hand and make him understand no dont slap him hard or anything just gently pop his hand and push it away do this repeatedly untill he eventually dosent do it anymore. as far as the screaming ignore it when he sees you dont react he will stop screaming and understand that does nothing."
Lil' Bear replied: "Try to clean him up as fast as possible. Don't give him enough time to wipe it all over himself. Instead of toys, try giving him a bottle. It's something he has to concentrate on."
MTM replied: "You can't worry about scaring him when you are disciplining him. He can understand the word NO as you are removing his hands from his poopy pants. Be firm and consistent and he will learn that he shouldn't do that. If you don't stop him now, one of these times that poop is going to go right into his mouth and make him sick."
lewshu replied: "How old is your son? I would let him hold the clean diaper while you clean him up. That is what I did with my daughter. I let her play with the clean diaper, lotion bottle, powder etc. while I clean her up. Hope that helps."
RE replied: "Get a napkin or something light. Before you make the poop accessable to him, put the napkin over his face. I am not being funny about this. He will be way more interested in getting the napkin off his face and leave his bottom alone. YOu have to be quick. He will pull it off, you have to put it back while changing his diaper. Best of luck to you. I am sorry you got all those rude answers."
ripeforchange replied: "Well, maybe you should scare him. If you keep giving him a negative response when he does it then eventually he will realize that it is that behavior that is causing that negative response. Dont over do it or you could condition him to have a fear of his own feces. Which might be weirder than if he had a fetish for it."
Cactus Flower replied: "Hand him a toy before you start to change him, particularly one with multiple parts or that makes little noises. Stand to his side rather than at his feet (as though you were at a changing table). Then you can use your arm to shield his arms from the diaper area."
babygurl replied: "he will stop doing that, he is just courious don't worry everything will be alrigth."
Holly Golightly replied: "When he gets older you can very animatedly say "Yukky!" or "EEEWWW!" and shake your head. Be sure to redirect his fingers every time, or he will think you are just playing with him. In the mean time keep the wipes open and ready to clean fingers. Its a fact of life. Little boys like to play with their toys, and God gave them their favorite toy at birth."
armywife replied: "just look right at him take his hand and tell him Nooooo we dont do that.. mommy doesnt want you touching dirty poopy... its yucky!!!! and everytime he goes to reach take his hand and really tell him No with a sligh sturn voice....eventually he will stop you just have to communicate to him that its a yucky thing!!!"
the one replied: "give the baby a toy or something to distract it."
cjmessy replied: "When my daughter tried doing this few times I put a blanket over her face. Don't freak out, I wasn't trying to suffocate her... Got wipes etc.. ready, then right when I undid the diaper I put a blankie over her face, like I would playing peek a boo, and she would of coarse grab it, look at it, and try and get it out of her way, and that would give me 15 or 20 seconds to get the mess out of reach. Just try anything you can for distraction, he will grow out of it soon!"
lmsabm replied: "I always gave my boys things that they normally didn't get to hold, like a phone or remote. They were so amazed that they got to touch *whatever* that they didn't even notice what I was doing. The only other thing that worked for my two was to give them a blankie or wash rag and play "Peek-A-Boo" while changing (they'd cover themselves and giggle while I said, "Where's my boy?" Then, bust out laughing when they'd uncover themselves and I'd act surprised)."
JESSICA R replied: "LOL my daughter did this. I gave her a freezie to eat during poop changes. She got sticky, but was easier to clean than washing poop from everywhere. If you don't want to do freezies, you can try a bottle of 1/2 1/2 juice or a piece of apple. If your son was anything like my daughter, if it was sweet she loved to stuff her face LOL."
reefshadow replied: "I think kevins idea is fantastic (sitting with him on the floor and blocking his upper body with your leg.)
Kevin, it's just a troll giving all the thumbs down, and some of the replies were very funny!"
Me, Myself and I replied: "Tie him up."
Jules replied: "I have a 21 month old and when he use to do that I would give him something that he wouldn't be use to holding...something interesting...a grown up thing i.e. a TV contoller, the small wipe case, the cell phone, car keys and if that wouldn't work I would give him a snack, a soda cracker etc. that would keep him busy enough for me to change his diper...And it would always work. Give it a try and Good luck."
tgaudio06 replied: "Try maybe giving him diaper to hold on to or maybe play peek a boo while you are changing him. How old is he? My daughter is 6 months and just started putting her hands in her diaper when I change her and this is what I have tried. Hope It helps."
Corinne, mom of 2 boys replied: "Of course you can try giving him something to hold, but it sounds like that doesn't work for him. Do you have a mobile over his changing table? I had one with my sons with a mirror and that usually kept them busy.
But, of course, being boys, whenever the diaper was off they would try to grab their genitals! ;)
Really, I think the only thing that would work in the end, it to kind of lean forward onto him (I know, tricky without getting poop all over you) and keep his arms pinned down with your upper body while you are cleaning the poop.
I'm not sure I explained that right. Hope it helps!" I have 2 and half month old baby and she always cries while a diaper change? Can anybody give me a solution or an easier method to change diaper? Niki&Tim replied: "maybe give her a toy to distract her with , or sing to her or something, the children at my daycare work at do the same thing. If i give them somthing to play with, they are better."
crazy4adelle replied: "i dont think theres no easier,u sure shes not sleeping while you change her? because this maybe irritates her.or make sure theres no rashes between her legs? check for the possible reasons. some babies dont like disturbing them anyway goodluck! hope you get what you want.congrats too!"
x Mummy to kyla Mae x replied: "yes it's normal most just undressing them because the temperature change and they kind of feel free not all snug and secure"
Ulisha R replied: "i have the same thing! i find if he is fully fed when i change him he is fine or otherwise i give him lights to look at and he gets absolutely mesmerised by them that he has no idea he is getting a nappy change"
HAPPY MOMMY replied: "We have to give our daughter something to hold and play with."
rowleypolieolie replied: "try a wipe warmer it might be the cold wipes on her skin"
rustynail replied: "The cold air may be uncomfortable for her or she may have nappy rash. This is very sore for babies and needs to be treated with zinc ointment or powder. Make sure the room temperature is warm when changing her or even put on a heater for a few mins when changing.
Don't use cold water to clean her. If you are stressed when changing she will pick up on this and will be stressed too."
I'd rather be at the beach replied: "I have a 14 month old baby that does the same =) except now he just hates sitting still
He was the exact same way when he was 2 months too -- as he grew he started to like being naked, and thought changing time was funny. There's not much you can do to distract a 2 month old baby during changes, just get it over quickly! It's a phase that passes!" how to make my 8 months old stay still during diaper change time? My 8 months old son is very mobil and he hates change diaper/clothes. It's a huge pain trying to change him. He will cry, scream and roll over to crawle away. We tried every trick we know...distract him with the toy, feed him water/juice during he diaper change time but nothing works. If you're a experienced parents, please advice. Thanks a lot! Sugar replied: "Put on a baby einstein video.. my son was the same way.. squirmy wiggle worm! I'd take the changing stuff out in the living room and put on the movie... my son usually was so distracted that he'd cooperate.
I also sang to him or played patty cake or peek a boo with his feet while we wer changing.. then he was more involved in the changings..."
msellie replied: "just be calm, it's only a phase that he's going through. he'd much rather be moving around than have to be stopped to get changed. just keep practicing, soon you'll be able to work in the pit for a nascar racer because you'll be so quick. for the time being put him clothes that can quickly be removed and out back on."
ladybug replied: "Good luck... lol
My daughter is 12months and alllll over the place. I usually try to have a toy, keys or something handy when I change her. You have to distract them. I also sing and make a fool of myself, lol, she usually just looks at me like I'm nutz! but giggles too."
Angie C replied: "OH THOSE WERE THE DAYS! Looking back on them is much funner than going through them. But getting them to stay still is like teaching a fish to sit.
However there are things that might help. Try singing him a playfull song that he enjoys. or get some sticker sheets. While you are changeing him let him look at a sheet of sticker to pick ONE. If he stays and helps he gets to keep it.
which leads to another tip. Have him help, teach him how to hold up the diaper while you fasten it.
Still no sucess go to the pull up style diapers so he can stand while he steps into them like pants"
Olivia's Mama! replied: "I would like to know too! My daughter has been a pain to change since she started crawling. It is impossible to put disposable diapers on her since she insists on being on her stomach. Once they are on I have to stand her up and try to redo it because it is all crooked and about to fall off!
I cloth diaper normally and use diapers with popper snaps. This has been a godsend! I know what snap is the right fit for her and the diapers go on easy no matter what position she is in. When I stand her up there is no need to adjustments. I have tried distracting her with toys but it doesn't work for very long.
The one thing I have noticed though is she doesn't do this when I change her in public spaces. Usually change places in malls have a pot light above them. I am not sure if maybe a light above her change table would help. Although I don't think it is good for a baby to be staring into a light bulb!"
starfire978 replied: "with my son having someone do itsy bitsy spider and other finger games above his face helped quite a bit while i snuck in the diaper change" Is it normal for a newborn to cry during a diaper change? My baby cries during his diaper changes. I've tried lots of different types of distractions and he is too young to play with toys. face replied: "it's perfectly normal, newborns cry, eat & sleep. chances are he's crying cause he's wet & uncomfortable. Once you change him & he's nice & full, he'll be content. Don't worry so much mom, he's just fine. Good luck.."
momoftwocutties replied: "Yes, it's totally normal. My daughter screamed every time up until she was about 3 to 4 weeks old. I got a wipe warmer and that seemed to help a little bit. Also, you can try talking to him in a calm soothing voice to see if that will help him settle down. Other than that, there's not a whole lot you can do. Your baby will eventually get used to it.....and one day the crying will magically stop."
Ask M replied: "yes it's normal most just undressing them because the temperature change and they kind of feel free not all snug and secure"
Strawberry Love replied: "It very normal. Both of my sons did for the first few weeks. I mean they screamed when I would do it, I thought I was hurting them. Just sort of comes with the territory. It will stop in a short period of time. Than when they start to roll over, it will become challenging again. My six month now, like to really make diaper changing difficult for me by trying to roll over!! Best of luck and Congrats!"
OCMama05 replied: "Totally normal.
My daughter did not cry that much. My son, on the other hand, screams every time I change his diaper."
Tara S replied: "It may be too cold for your baby. Mine screamed and cryed during diaper changes until I put a space heater in the nursery. With the (nursery) room temp at a warm 85 degrees, they don't cry anymore."
Amber Lynae replied: "You are just like I was every thing worried me. Luckily, the crying during a diaper change is very normal. I see that you have tried different distractions, but at his age he will probably be happiest when you are done and holding him. I know from reading books like what to expect the first year, it will tell you that the sound of your voice will be quite soothing, so while you change his diaper you can just talk to him. But I'm certain there will still be fussing."
finchica replied: "Very much normal. Its not natural as they have been in the womb so long. My daughter is 11 months old and still hates having it changed. Get everything ready b4 hand and make it as quick as u can. Also make sure its relatively warm in the room to make it decently comfortable"
Monica replied: "ya he's just ready to get out of that stinky diaper"
mashimaro replied: "While in the hospital mine screeched his poor little head off for every change - as did all of the other babies in the ward. Newborns don't really like having their clothes off and being exposed out in the open until they learn that it's all okay. It could take a few days, or it could take a few weeks.
Once I was home from the hospital, my husband and I couldn't bear the tears of agony at every change so we started using a dummy (soother, pacifier, etc) at change time, with one of us holding the dummy in the baby's mouth and letting him squeeze a finger and the other one of us changing as fast as possible. After two or three changes he had calmed down, but he sucked on that dummy as hard as possible. By the end of the week he could be changed without a dummy at all, and now he only uses it when we've woken him to change him or when it's a really messy one that is taking a long time to clean up."
brandon replied: "especially if you got him circumcised, that would be painful for a very long time" How can I get my baby girl to stop overpowering me with her legs during diaper change? It's like WWE smackdown trying to change this kid. She is strong as a bull and she's just 6 months old. She thinks it's funny to watch us struggle to get her cleaned up. I'm scared to really use any muscle with her, as I don't want to hurt her, but she makes you put forth a true effort to restrain her. Is this normal? Will she grow out of this phase? Melissa N replied: "It's totally normal. Most of the mums I know it happens around 7 months (my daughter is 9 months now) Try giving her some toys to play with while she's being changed. And tickling her. That usually works with us. If she's trying to crawl away, you'll eventually learn how to change a baby that's on all fours."
howlincoyote replied: "Totally normal and the fact that she gets a rise out of you makes it even more fun for her. Try not to get so worked up and quit letting baby know, heck they start testing parents very very young and this is only the beginning...."
booksmart replied: "Distraction. Give her something to do while you change her to take her mind off of it. Keys work well. Also cellphones, just be sure to hang up after her diaper is back in action. Good luck."
dave'swife replied: "Try letting her hold an object you normally wouldn't let her have like the phone, or remote it will keep her attention just long enough for you to get her changed. You can also buy a cheap toy and designate it strictly for diaper changes."
stuffyluvbug replied: "yeah, my last baby use to do that! patience with her ok. just use a firm voice while you hold her legs down. there is really not much you can do. she'll eventually stop. stay sweet with her ok."
aussie mum replied: "I have the same problem with my son, it gets worse when the start to roll around and crawl. Then they just dont wanna stay in one spot. One way of keeping them on their back, and hopefully reasonable calm is by putting a sticker on their hands. With any luck your little girl will just lay there playing with it.
Hope it helps."
dellajoy2000 replied: "Hand her a new toy or one she hasn't seen for awhile. Make is something interesting to hold and look at. Most baby change tables have a "seatbelt". If she thinks it is more fascinating to watch your reactions to her actions, then leave her bare for awhile and then try to diaper her a bit later. To clean her up try dipping her behind in a basin of water or in the tub if she likes to be bathed."
txblondi76 replied: "Its normal. Fun too isn't it?..lol I always had to use lots of strength with my 3 boys. It was a workout."
Jade replied: "As far as co-operation when changing your daughter is concerned, you can expect to receive less and less as the months go by and her physical development continues to spurt ahead of her moral development. The indignity of having her nappy canged, teamed with the turtle-on-its-back frustration of being temporarily immobilized, will set off a battle with each change. The trick: be quick (have all the nappying paraphernalia ready and waiting before you lay baby on the table), and provide distractions (a mobile above the changing table, a music box, preferably one that's also visually tempting, a rattle or other toy to occupy her hands, and hopefully, her interest)"
miss_schambers replied: "Distraction distraction distraction. Give her a toy for her to mouth, make eye contact with her and talk to her while changing her. Keep her focused on you and your antics and she wont be so eager to escape."
sparky2003 replied: "It's very normal! relax and enjoy these little things she does,tomorrow you'll turn around and she'll be grown
My little girl will be 21 in June.What I give for the chance to go back to when she was a baby!"
raejacks replied: "Oh I have been going through the same thing for 3 months now with my son. It sometimes takes the two of us to get him changed...and if he poops, it becomes a huge mess. The way I can sometimes get him calmed down is to give him his favorite toy, or play peek a boo to keep him distracted. Distraction is about all you can do."
sasa replied: "i had the same problem with my baby now when i try to change his diaper i get him a toy and get him busy with it so he forgets about the diaper..if u have mobile that u put it on his bed u can put one on his changing table too to keep him busy...i know how hard it is but u gotta try different things"
evrythnnxs replied: "you think that you have it bad. try changing my daughter at 3 months. we have to get her engaged for like 5 mins then give her toy to distract her. now she thinks that diaper time is play time and when your in a hurry (out of the house) not only is she kicking she is actually screaming and people think that you are tryin to killer.
but in the end all is normal. and we play the diaper game
good luck"
celemicj05 replied: "I put med sized smiley face stickers on the bottom of my baby's feet , I would show her the stickers right before I changed her and she would get all lost in her "new toys" AND HOLD HER FEET UP OUT OF THE WAY! No more poopy socks!"
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GIVE HER SOMETHING SHE LIKES TO FOCUS ON...TAKE FOCUS OFF THE FACT SHE'S GETTING CHANGED." How do you change a diaper on an airplane? For some reason, I'm really concerned about this, particularly if it's a dirty diaper. I find it inconsiderate to change a dirty diaper at the seat (or on the tray table, which I've seen and was horrified by). Any suggestions for non-offensive diaper changing on a plane? Anyone know any airlines that have changing tables in the bathroom? Awaiting Scarlette replied: "You can do it in the bathroom, or on your lap. If you are flying with a friend or spouse, you can always split laps..."
Jamie C replied: "I don't think there is a changing table in airplane bathrooms, but if the baby needs a diaper just put him/her across your lap and change him.her like that. Get some powder or a spray of some sort to cover up the smell lol!"
Hanna's Mommie replied: "Believe it or not this just happened to me! lol I was boarding the plane by myself with my 7 month old and sure enough i sat down, and got everything situated and i smelled the poo! I was like o no what do i do! So i grabed 1 diaper and the travel case of wipes and I headed to the bathroom, which is soo tiny already. and I put the seat down and layed her head on my knees and her legs were facing me and then I changed her. I then put the dirty diaper and wipes in the trash can and she was all clean! It was a tight space, so dont take anything you dont NEED in the bathroom with you and you will be fine!"
carter&masonsmommy replied: "Some planes have changing tables above the toilet if not ask a flight attendent if you can sit on her chair in the back and change baby on your lap(depending on how big baby is) or if there is enough room just lay baby on flight attendent chair and you stand to change baby. I have heard that planes have changing tables but every plane I have been on, don't!! So I don't know which airline does"
Vanessa replied: "I would go to the Airplane bathroom. If no ones (stranger) beside you could change them on your lap. Bring a bag to put the diaper in or trow it in the bathrooms garbage. So i doesn't create a smell."
Amberlori replied: "Depends if what kind of plane you are flying on. Long Haul flights will generally have a little change table that folds down in the washroom, though the flight attendants will ask you to bag the diaper and let them dispose of it as it will make the washroom smell.
Barring that, you'll have to do it on your lap or a spare seat. If it's a short flight, try to change little one before you leave and cross your fingers you won't have to do it enroute!
Have a good flight!"
mrsmommashipp replied: "I don't know of any airlines that have a changing tabl in the bathroom. The bathrooms on a plane are very small, you could try in the bathroom if you would like, but I read a really good tip in a mag once( it was for breastfeeding but it could be done for a diaper change too) Ask for a window seat and blanket when you board the plane, take 2 safety pins with you and pin the blanket on the seat in front of you and on your own seat, and then you have a nice curtian between you and other passengers so you can change or breastfeed."
lalalalala replied: "Honestly...... I think changing the diaper any where you please or could find room would be just fine. Babies need to be changed when they are dirty..... and if other people have a problem with it..... tough! We all started out as babies one time or another and none of us deserved to sit around dirty.....just because other people didn't want to see. I change my babies diaper where ever and whenever and don't give a crap who likes it or not. I find watching an adult walk out of the bathroom without washing there hands way more disgusting! Don't stress yourself out about it though...... you may be surprised to see the trip goes way more smoothly then you ever could have imagined."
chaley1998 replied: "make dad do it. ;)
i buy the huggies disposable changing pads and i lay them over the toilet seat. i've also asked for a blanket from the flight attendant and used it to cover the toilet seat. they usually throw it away afterwards. i've also changed a diaper on the floor in the area in front of the bathroom if the bathroom was unsuitable.
i can certainly understand someone changing a diaper at their seat or on the tray table... airlines don't make it very easy for families with babies."
Tiff182 replied: "some airplanes have changing tables on their restrooms...... some don't.... this is what happened to me:
we were frlying with out 3 month old from Miami to Venezuela, when the plane was about to land my daughter pooped REALLY bad (it was up to her back).... we went to the tiny restroom and put a pad (the ones that come with the diaper bag) on the toilet and changed her..... it was horrible because her head would keep falling as the plane was landing and my husband and I were trying to balance her and ourselves.... it was really funny.... I ended up throwing the onesie in the restroom's trash...."
Aubrey's mommy replied: "Bathrooms aren't big enough for changing tables! If your baby is small enough you can go in the bathroom and keep the seat to the toliet down and do it there.. but chances are your baby is going to be too big. Most people just change the diapers on their laps."
nunciata22 replied: "Many airlines with many different types of aircraft do in fact have changing tables in the lavs. American Airlines, for instance, has changing tables installed on their Super 80's. I do think it is rude and inconsiderate to change a dirty diaper on the fold down tray. People eat there, and they don't get cleaned after every flight, no matter what anyone says. Changing them while you are at your seat could also be offensive, but less offensive than putting them up where a person eats food. Do not give the dirty diaper to a flight attendant to dispose of, you need to get up and dispose of it yourself, no flight attendant wants a dirty diaper handed to them. The idea of going to the lav and sitting on the toilet with baby on your lap is a good idea, and I have done that myself before if a changing table is unavailable. You cannot use the flight attendant jumpseat to change your baby either, nobody but the flight attendant is allowed to occupy that seat at any time, plus the seats are fold out and kept down byu your body weight...baby's weight won't hold it down. I wouldn't even recommend using the floor ( yes, I have seen people do this) they spread a blanket out on the floor and chnge baby in the back of the plane near the lavs. Don't do that, the floors are grody, even with a blanket down! Your best bet is to go to the lav for the least offensive method. It's amazing the challenges posed by flying with children!!"
mamaposs replied: "All the planes I've been on have a fold down baby change table in one of the bathrooms. Use that."
snookem replied: "theres a fold down change table in the WC"
Sair replied: "Hi it depends which airline you are travelling with of course but alot have change tables in the rear toilets. The steward/ess usually points this out on the plane. I was lucky my girl dind't need to go although we are flying on monday" How do you change a diaper on a bus ride? If I take my 2 year old on a Greyhound bus for a 5 hour trip, what am I supposed to do when he needs a diaper change? B replied: "I can change my 2 year old's diaper on my lap, it's not that hard. You can make it work."
Ross replied: "Let her wear long top so it can cover her/his private while changing.
Have her/him standing on your lap, facing the back of the front passenger seat, asking her/him to hold the headrest of the front passenger seat tight.
Use baby wipes to clean and pat dry with dry tissue.
Put back fresh diaper. while putting, you may need to roll up the edge the long top so you can work better. You may need to practice changing her/his diaper in standing position, approaching from her/his back, ahead at home. It won't take long if both you and he/she know what is going on."
Ember Halo replied: "change him right before & maybe he can last 5 hours. my 1 yr old can, sometimes.
if not, change him while he's standing up. at this age, it can help with their sense of independence & with potty training to change them standing (or so i've read!)"
Kai's Mumma replied: "If you change him just before you leave, and then as soon as you get off the bus, he can last 5 hours without a nappy change.
He would go longer than that overnight.
Unless its a number 2, I wouldnt change it.
If its a number 2 then lay him down on the seat next to you (will they give him his own seat? Its a long trip for him to be on your lap) and do it there. OR Could you ask the bus driver for a pit stop and change him in the baby change room of a fuel station? OR Worst comes to worst and you have to change him on your lap.
Best of luck and take lots of things to occupy him!"
Sweetgrass replied: "dont bring him in that bus bathroom its infested with crabs and staph
Dont you try it either.
have the baby hold a blanket around his body like a bath towel ..and do it like youre on the beach standing up"
babypocket2005 replied: "The bus will make stops along the way, just make sure you tell the bus driver where you're going and what you're doing so he knows to wait for you before he goes back onto the road again." How can I teach my baby not to wriggle and kick during a diaper change? I have an 8month old girl who just will not lay still during the process, so she ends up making quite a mess. If I try to hold her still or tell her no, or stop, she just screams. Any ideas how I can make this daily activity less of a battle of wills? Avery's Mommy replied: "My aunt recommended giving my daughter a small toy to hold onto - something that is just for diaper changes. It seems to help some. I also found that she just had an aversion to the changing table. I change her in her crib (as long as there's no poop) and that seems to help some too. My daughter is considerably less mobile than yours probably is though!"
fffgel replied: "I would stop saying "no" and "stop", and try telling her what she can do. Saying "stop" does no good...she doesn't know what to do after that. "Feet up" is what I've always taught the daycare kids and my own daughter and my niece. That can be followed by "Touch your toes" once her feet are up and that keeps her hands out of the way.Just hold her legs and do it. 1 hand to hold her legs up until she learns and 1 to change the diaper. Get the new one open and under her before you take off the old one. Feet up (and hold). Undo and take off the old one while holding her butt off the new one until you clean it. "Feet down" (let her do it so she feels good) Fasten new one. Done. When she gets older, let her "sit down" and "Stand up" and "pull down / up your pants", etc."
franscene16 replied: "I have the same problem. I know my son loves the remote control so i give that to him and he will stay still for a little bit. you should just try and get some diaper pull ups it makes it easier."
irini08 replied: "I have this problem too w/my son and he's now 13 months. I always give him something to keep his hands occupied & try to make sure it's something he's interested in or some new household object that he's never seen before. This is not always easy, however. I am now finding that singing to him helps too. Basically, entertaining him while changing him helps to keep him more settled during the diaper changes. Good luck!"
my1girlontheway replied: "thank god you have a girl, my son did that and would pee on me !!! i give him a toy to distract him and sing songs and make faces and basically make a fool of myself for the 2 minutes i need to get a clean diaper on him. make crazy sounds, put her pants on your head, sing a song.... the crazier the better :) good luck"
twistedscorpio87 replied: "Hang pictures on the ceiling for her to look at. Change them frequently. Hang things on the wall to look at (out of reach), and change those frequently too. Do as the other person suggested and give her a toy to play with.
My little guy screams as soon as his back hits the changing table whenever he has a dirty diaper. Not wet ones, just dirty.
I undress him, and cover him in kisses and sing to him to get him to stop crying, keep singing while I get my clean diaper, wipes and open the diaper pail. Another round of kisses, pick up the song again, and undo the diaper. Usually by then he's suitably soothed that I can at least get him cleaned up before he wiggles.
I've become a master of putting a diaper on my son's exposed butt, tucking it down between his legs and fastening the tabs down to where I can't see them all one-handed because my other hand is keeping my son from crawling off the end of the table!
Just stick to it, try everything you can, no matter how silly it sounds, you'll be a pro in no-time!"
Celena F replied: "my daughter is horrible about that too and she's only 4 months!! but i just clap my hands lightly to get her attention on me and then i sing songs and talk to her. she likes the feeling of not having a diaper on so i'll let her be free and naked for just a QUICK minute lol and then put the diaper on her. it's difficult but it works. try giving her a toy or something else that she likes. my daughter likes to hang on to a clean burp rag and she holds it and chews on it lol so try to find something she likes and give it to her only at diaper changes so she doest get bored with it! good luck :)" |
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