4 months ago 14th Jul 11:32
The point of changing your baby's nappy is to protect his skin, which can become sore if it's allowed to stay in contact with wee or poo. So if you know your baby has had a poo, you'll want to change him as soon as you can, especially if his bottom is already a bit red or sore.
Lie your baby on his back - on any clean, safe (not high) warm surface
Take off the used nappy and place out of reach
Gently wipe your baby's nappy area using a baby wipe, or warm water with cloth or cotton wool
Dry the area (not necessary if you've used a wipe)
Lift your baby's legs up and place the clean nappy underneath his bottom
If you're using a disposable, the edge with the tapes should be at the top about level with your baby's waist, and the absorbent side of the nappy should go against his skin
If you're using a cloth nappy, the widest part should go under your baby's waist
Bring the bottom edge of the nappy up between your baby's legs
To adjust the fit, stick the tapes on the underneath side to the front of the nappy or use grips or pins to fasten a cloth nappy
You may want to use a baby barrier cream to help prevent nappy rash - ask your midwife or health visitor about this.