Congrats!
You guys have any names for the little bugger yet?
Expect to get about 4 hours of sleep a night for the first month (the Cagcasts during that month will be entertaining to say the least - ZOMBIE CHEAPYD!!)
Here is some tips for your new job..
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1. Make sure that you have a safe, clean area to change the diaper. Changing tables or the floor tend to be spaces of choice for diaper changers. If you change your child on a piece of furniture or anywhere up high, be sure to buckle them into the changing pad. Most changing pads have some sort of clasp or way to restrain baby from falling.[/FONT]
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2. Be sure the changing supplies are at hand. Meaning, have the diaper wipes, cream and the diaper within reach before lying baby down. This will enable you to keep one hand on baby at all times, reducing the risk of him/her falling. Safety first![/FONT]
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3. Place baby on his/her back. [/FONT]
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4. Remove the dirty diaper. If a poopy diaper, wipe your baby's bottom with a warm washcloth or baby wipe. For girls, wipe from front to back to avoid infections.[/FONT]
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5. Allow the area to dry a bit and then either use product (diaper cream and/or powder) or simply place the fresh diaper on him/her.[/FONT]
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6. To place diaper, lift baby legs up slightly to place the diaper underneath his/her bottom. Undo sticky tape (if disposables) and attach to the front.
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It's as simple as that! You will change so many diapers within the first week that you'll be able to do it in your sleep before long. Here are some tips before you click away.....[/FONT]
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* Place new diaper under baby's bottom BEFORE removing the old one. You will find, as I did, that your baby may "go" again while you are in the midst of changing him/her. By having the new diaper in place, you can avoid having to not only change the diaper, but also baby's clothing.[/FONT]
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*Be careful with the use of baby powder. The small particles in some baby powders become airborn and get into baby's delicate lungs. They have baby powders on the market that are actually liquid powders. You may want to check those out.[/FONT]
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*Wipe baby girls from front to back. [/FONT]
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*Some parents use diaper creams at every diaper change to prevent diaper rash. Some use diaper creams only when baby gets a rash. It is a personal preference. Consult your pediatrician if you have questions about the use of diaper creams.[/FONT]
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*Use the sticky tabs on the old diaper to wrap it up when you take the diaper off baby and to the trash. Helps to avoid messes.[/FONT]
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*Be aware that baby will move fast someday and that day might be today. So, keep close to him/her during the changing. [/FONT]
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*For newborn babies, you may want to use warm, wet washcloths to wipe his/her bottom for the first few weeks. Babies that young may be sensitive to anything other than water. I used the washcloth for my first baby and wipes with the second. They were both fine. [/FONT]