Parents change A LOT of diapers! And whether you choose cloth or disposable diapers, there will be a time when you are dealing with one (or more) of the following situations that can make diapering a baby or toddler tricky business. The topic of discussion at our mom & baby program in partnership with Walmart Canada this week was all about diapering and we chatted about some of these scenarios as well as favourite diapers and wipes, diaper creams and essentials for every diaper bag. Sometimes you can be as prepared as you possibly can be to change a diaper, but then one of these scenarios happens! Not to worry – take a look at our top tips for common diapering challenges.
Squirmy Baby
Your little one tries to roll over, sit up or find some way to get OFF that change table.
What To Do?
Your Baby Cries When Changed
This phase can come and go and happen for various reasons. Newborns may hate feeling cold (cold air on their skin or cold wipes) and older babies may see the change table as a place they don't like being as it takes them away from toys, eating, moving, etc.
What To Do?
Something Or Someone Gets Peed On
Its not just little boys that can ruin a diaper change with pee! Just when you move that dirty diaper out from under a baby girl, she pees and soakes the change pad sheet and the onesie she was wearing.
What To Do?
Your Baby Has World Cup Aspirations
Some babies are kickers! Their little feet are always in motion making it harder for you to be quick and get the job done and also ups the chance that their foot lands in poop!
What To Do?
Having A Diaper 'Helper'
Certainly using the term 'helper' loosely! You do the diaper up, baby pulls the tab and undoes the diaper. What a fun game.
What To Do?
Hands In Poop
Curiousity is a great thing to foster but sometimes that means little ones can get into things we wish they wouldn't. If your little one's hands immediately head south once the diaper comes off, this can result in poop getting on their hands (and let's hope those hands don't make it to their face before you have a chance to intervene!).
What To Do?
And of course, one of the worst diapering situations would be to run out of diapers completely (absorbent paper towel as a back up??) Walmart Canada makes it easy for parents – you can order diapers and wipes online and have them shipped to your door (no order minimum).
Which diapering dilemma are you currently dealing with?