Changing diapers isn’t the most glamorous job in the world but as a new parent, you’ll be doing it a lot. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, your newborn will be perfectly behaved and they won’t wiggle around or try to crawl away when you are changing their diaper. Unfortunately, they won’t sit still most of the time, and that can make the whole changing process pretty stressful. Over time, as you get more practice in, you will find it easier, but there are also some great tips and tricks you can use to make life easier. These are some of the best ways to take the stress out of changing diapers. 

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Get Your Diaper Changing Setup Right

Starting off with the right equipment will make life a lot easier in the long run. Think about your diaper changing setup. You need a good changing area that has plenty of storage so you always have your diapers and wipes to hand and you don’t need to juggle your baby while you are trying to find everything. These baby changing units from Cuckooland are great because they have a full set of drawers underneath with a nice changing table on top. When everything is organized underneath your changing table, the whole process will run a lot smoother. It’s also a good idea to have a few mini changing stations set up around the house. That way your baby won’t wait until it’s convenient before they do their business. 

Make sure that you are prepared well when you are out and about too. It’s important to invest in a good baby changing mat. It may be a good idea to get a foldable changing table to keep in the car, especially if you are a single father, because you may struggle to find adequate changing facilities.

Pay For Good Quality Diapers

Babies are expensive and diapers are one of the biggest expenses because they go through so many. But if you decide to try to save money by getting the cheapest possible ones, it will cause you a lot more stress when it’s time to change your baby. Good quality, no-leak diapers will be contoured and flexible to fit your baby, so getting them on and getting a good seal is easy. It also means that the mess is contained and it doesn’t leak out all over the place. But if you go for the cheap optio. They won’t be as effective and changing time becomes a much messier and more stressful affair. You don’t have to buy the most expensive brand, but be prepared to pay a bit more for quality diapers. 

Distract Them

This is probably the most important tip. If you can keep your baby distracted while you are changing them. You can get it done quickly before they even have a chance to kick up a fuss. Always have an educational toy on hand that they can play with and try singing to them as well. Maintaining eye contact at all times will keep their focus on you instead of their diaper.

Follow these simple tips and you can make the whole diaper changing process much easier for yourself. 

until next time

xoxo

Ana