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HOW TO CHANGE A DIAPER

By Amanda Greco

Partner: Ann Six

+ Have you ever changed a diaper?

+Do you know the steps to changing a diaper?

* There are 12 steps to remember

+Step One: Gather all materialsIt’s important to have all your materials before you put the child on the changing table.

+Step Two: Place pad on changing tableThis will protect the changing area and also keep the child from sliding around the table

+Step Three: Lay child on changing tableOnce the child is on the changing table, do not leave him/her unattended

+ Let’s ReviewWe’ve learned 3 steps so far…

Step One: Gather all materials at the changing table

Step Two: Place pad on the changing table

Step Three: Place child onto changing table

Now we will move on to Step Four…

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Step Four: Remove soiled/wet diaper and clean child with wipes

* Remember to wipe from front to back and use each wipe only once.

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Step Five: Place diaper in bag and throw in trash

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Step Six: If you did not wear gloves, use a wipe to clean your hands

+Step Seven: Apply diaper cream if needed

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Step Eight: Put clean diaper on child

+Step Nine: Wash your hands and the child’s hands

+Step Ten: Help the child return to the group

+Step Eleven: Clean and sanitize the changing area

+Step Twelve: Wash your hands

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Do you think you can remember those steps?

A few things to keep in mind…

+Please remember…

Organize materials before putting the child on the changing table

Never leave child unattended on changing table Sanitize changing table after use Wash your hands and the child’s hands

+Powerpoint by Amanda Greco(Partner Ann Six) Pictures from babycenter.com and whattoexpect.com