Tips For A Cleaner Diaper Change

http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/germ-fighting-guide-10/healthy-diapering

Diaper changes are one of the least enjoyable parts of being a new parent. Below are some tips to make this process as clean as possible and limit the spread of germs.

• Choose a good location. If possible, a changing station in the bathroom is your best option because you are close to the sink. Wherever you change your baby, always do it in the same spot to avoid spreading germs all over your house.

• Be prepared. Always start a diaper change with everything you need, so you don't have to jump up in the middle of the change and open a cabinet or grab something, potentially spreading germs.

• Wipe carefully. With a girl, always wipe from front to back. With a boy, always put a clothing over his penis to prevent a spray of urine during a diaper change.

• Roll up the diaper carefully. If you can roll up the diaper and reseal the adhesive tabs, you'll have a ball that's more or less germ-free on the outside.

• Get a diaper pail. Special diaper pails like the Diaper Champ, Diaper Dekor, and Diaper Genie, can be helpful in controlling the smell, and can also help reduce the spread of germs and keeping kid's hands away from dirty diapers.

• Use distractions. Keep a couple toys up on the changing table that you can use to divert your baby's attention when he or she is squirming during a change.

• Double check. Flailing hands and feet have a tendency to land in poop. After your baby is changed, but before he or she is dressed, make sure that he's still clean.

• Wash baby's hands. This is a good idea whether or not you've seen your baby touch anything gross.

• Wash your own hands right away. If you're not near a sink, you can use alcohol-based gel, just make sure to keep the bottle out of the baby's reach.

Also remember to clean and disinfect the changing area and diaper pad cover regularly.