A
free online resource crammed with advice which includes
information about Diapers
"Diaper backward spells
REPAID - Think about it!!"
~ Quote by Marshall McLuhan
A
Diaper Checklist !
The following Diaper Checklists will really help you to get organised.
The lists have been separated into Cloth and Disposable diaper's
categories and we have also included information about changing and
diaper-rash! Print a copy of the checklist and mark
the items off of your list !
Disposable diapers 3 packs disposable
diapers
3 packs disposable
baby wipes
Safety pins
Vinyl pants
1 Diaper-rash ointment
Disposal system 1
changing table with waterproof pad
Travel Tote
bag /
kit A supply
of Cloth diapers is also recommended
Diaper changing
frequency
Changing
frequency will obviously vary but a good guideline is that typical
baby uses between 8 - 12 per day.Change baby's diaper's each time
he or she wets. The
frequency required for diaper change can be used as a good basis to determine
the minimum amount of diapers required if there are budget constraints. It is
also useful when determining a cloth diaper's washing schedule. The
change frequency relates to both cloth and disposable diapers.
Cloth or
Disposable Diapers ? The answer
is that you will probably use both types on your baby but will have a preference for either
the cloth or the disposable types. Factors to take into consideration
when making your decision:
Cost
Convenience
Environmental
and chemical issues - disposable diapers
Washing
and soaking requirements - schedules and time factor
Types
of Cloth Diapers
Flat cloth
diapers - Least expensive, fits all sizes
Pre-folded
diapers - Saves time
Fitted
diapers - Easy to use, requires different sizes
All-in-one
daipers - Simplest to use, do not require separate covers, requires
different sizes
Disposable
Diapers
Disposable
diapers disadvantages - More expensive than cloth, requires different
sizes, buying and storage issues, disposal issues
Disposable
diapers Advantages - Greater convenience, faster to change diaper,
saves time and chores
Diapers
- How many changes?
Babies will require a change about 7000 times over a 2 year period!
Number
of diapers per day
- Varies between 8 and 12, average about 10 diapers
per day
Number
of diapers over
a 2 year period - Approx 7,200 !
Diaper
Cost
comparison - Cloth -v- Disposable
Cloth
Costs - Varies according to type and quality of cloth - Approx $150
- $580
Disposable
Costs - Varies according to type - Approx cost per month $60
- $70 Over a 2 year period approx cost $1550
Cost
comparison - Diaper Service
There are various Service companies available in many locations. The
usual service offers a weekly pick-up. The diapers are washed, dried and
folded.
Return Delivery.
Diaper
Service Costs - Varies but average $120
set-up fee
Service Costs - Approx cost per month $60
- $80
Service Costs - Over
a 2 year period approx cost $1650
Diaper
Change
Changing baby. How to change a Diaper?
The method of changing is dependent on the type of diaper's used - the easiest
and quickest change is by using a disposable.
Prepare
all items required for the change and clothing change, if
required
Make
sure all items to hand
Place
baby on changing mat
Remove lower
clothing
Remove
soiled diaper
Clean
baby
Apply
diaper rash ointment
Put
diaper on baby
Dispose
of soiled items
Diaper-Rash - Information
This kind of rash is an extremely common problem but can be distressing as the rash
looks so incredibly sore.
What
is diaper-rash? - It's a reddening of the skin in the diaper-area
What
produces the rash? Bacteria which develops in the moist, warm
conditions
What
effect does the bacteria have? Urine and bacteria mix to create ammonia which burns
the baby
Does
the type of diaper's have any effect? No, diaper-rash occurs in both cloth and disposable diapers
What
causes the rash? The rash may be caused by any number of things
such as perfumed soaps, detergents and some citrus fruits
Diaper
Rash - Prevention and Treatment The
following routines can be followed to reduce the instances of diaper-rash:
Change baby's diaper each time
he or she wets
Avoid
perfumed detergents or fabric softeners in your wash
Avoid
perfumed soaps
Wash your hands after every change to prevent the spread of
infection
Diaper
Rash - Treatment The
following routines should be followed to treat diaper-rash:
Use
plain warm water to clean the infant after each change
Ensure
complete dryness before applying a clean diaper
Use
stay- dry liners
Ensure
that the baby is given a couple of hours each day without lower
clothing to
allow the air to dry the skin and reduce irritation from diapers
Apply diaper-rash ointment
as per the instructions
If the rash persists
after period indicated on the diaper-rash ointment instructions consult your doctor
or medical professional
Checklists for
your New Born Baby !
We have tried to compile a really useful set of checklists indicating quantities as
well as content. We have also added useful information on each category such
as the sections on this page relating to Diapers. The checklists have
been categorised into the following sections - please click the link of your
choice for more useful and non commercial information:
Diapers!
We hope that the information supplied on this page will prove useful in
relation to the subject of diapers - without doubt the worst bit about
having a baby! And the task most often dreaded by the fathers! We leave you, as we started, with the following quote:
"Diaper backward spells
repaid! Think about it."
~ Quote by Marshall McLuhan
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Diapers
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