Generally, there are two kinds of diapers:
Repeated washing diapers (often referred to as cloth diapers / clodi)To select repeated washing diapers, choose cotton diaper. This material is very good at absorbing sweat even in hot weather. Other advantages are cheaper because the diapers to be washed and reused.Disposable diapers (disposable diapers)Disposable diapers are often referred to by those unfamiliar with the terminology "pampers". "Pampers" is actually one of the trade names of disposable diapers formerly quite popular. The advantages of using disposable diapers is practicality. This type diapers are available in various sizes to suit the baby's weight. Problems that are often encountered in the use of diapers when the baby's skin is sensitive and easily irritated. Baby's skin is sensitive may experience an allergic / irritation due to contact with material for diapers. In addition, if the diaper is full of urine or feces and not immediately replaced will easily cause the baby's skin is irritated.
There are two types of disposable diapers are the type diaper waist band use (which uses an adhesive at the waist) and shaped pants (pull-up diaper). Disposable diapers are also equipped with a cuff on the bottom layer of the diaper so that the liquid can be accommodated and not run over to the side.Choosing diapersIn choosing a diaper adjust to your baby's age.Age 0-3 monthsIn the early years of life, the baby's skin is still very sensitive. Babies need diapers are convenient and provide protection. Choose soft fabric diapers. You can combine, for example, for home use repeated washing diapers, cotton, while traveling used disposable diapers are practical. This can reduce the incidence of allergies and irritation on baby's skin.Babies this age are also still in the fetal position so that it will be easier when choosing diapers using adhesives in the lumbar region is not shaped pants.Size suitable for babies of this age is the S (small) or the number 1 or 2 (depending on the baby's weight). On packs of disposable diapers are generally listed size and weight of the baby diapers that fit that size.Ages 4-19 monthsAt this age, children are very active. He started crawling, standing, and walking. For disposable diapers, choose one that has a high capacity. To prevent disruption in skin moisture, you can choose a diaper that has a pH balance.By the time the child is standing and walking, diaper pants shaped so as not to disturb the movement of children who are actively exploring the surroundings.Aged 20 months or olderAlong with the child's growing abilities, self-confidence is also growing. Pick shaped diaper pants with maximum comfort. In addition, the diaper-shaped pants are also very suitable for this age because at this age children will learn toilet training.When to change a diaper?On repeated washing diapers when the baby is small or large bowel of course, you'll soon know about it and then replace it. If you use disposable diapers, diapers should be changed every 3-4 hours or sooner if the diaper is wet. Many products that say that diapers can be used up to 8-10 hours, but the diaper is wet if left in contact with the baby's skin will irritate the skin. One sign of the diaper is full and should be replaced is when we have been able to smell it.MoisturizerIn babies with sensitive skin, you can prevent the possibility of irritation to put a special cream for baby (nappy cream). Choose a cream that has a maximum softness, hypo-allergenic, has a neutral pH, and are safe to use every day.When the baby looked very irritated, take it to the doctor to get help. Sometimes when the skin area is always damp, fungi can grow on the skin around the groin. These conditions need treatment and can not disappear just by ordinary nappy cream.Steps for changing diapers:
- Wash your hands.
- Loose trousers baby. Remove the diaper is full. Remember, when removing the diaper types waist band, diaper adhesive glue part to the lower side diapers or cloth placemat. Do not let the adhesive part of the diaper is attached to the baby's skin. Baby's skin can be injured if the adhesive is attached too firmly to the skin and is forced to escape.
- Clean up residual urine or feces with wet cotton / tissue wet / wash with water and soap.
- Lift the baby's legs, grab a dirty diaper waste into the trash, and clean the buttocks and groin area baby.
- Clean the area of skin genital and groin area of a baby. The correct way to clean the baby's skin is from front to back. Discard cotton / wet tissue that has been used. If still need to clean grab a cotton / new wet tissue. Once clean, let the baby's legs kicking freely briefly so that the skin breathe freely.
- After the baby's skin dry to give nappy cream. It is intended that when the baby urinate urine is not directly attached to the skin so that the skin is not irritated.
- Lift the baby's feet and place a clean diaper approximately waist level with the section that has adhesive on the bottom.
- Pull the front past the crotch baby diaper, attach adhesive according to the marking available. Do to the left and right.
- The right size (not too tight or too loose) on the use of diapers is that you should be able to enter two of your fingers into the circumference of the diaper.
- Then, put on pants or dress the baby back.
- Do not forget to wash your hands after changing a baby's diaper
- Do not leave a baby alone on a changing stations. Place the baby back to a safe place before you leave for washing hands.
- Important to note! To wash repeated washing diapers or pants or shirt affected infants residual urine or feces, separate diaper and pants / shirt which exposed residual urine or feces to be soaked first. Soak for about 30 minutes with water and liquid detergent. After the wash as usual.
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