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Baby Nappy
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Baby Nappy
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Everything you need to know about Baby Nappy / Diaper
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Baby Nappy / Diaper What Kind of Baby's Nappy / Diaper?
You may choose to use cloth nappy, disposable nappy or a combination of both kinds of nappy / diaper. Even if you
decide to use cloth, it's not a bad idea to have some disposables for outings,
to save you having to carry dirty nappies around with you. Both types have their pros and cons. Cloth nappy
requires much more time and maintenance, rinsing, washing, drying, etc. Both
cloth nappy and disposable nappy have environmental effects, cloth nappy
requires extra detergent, power and water while disposable nappy form a part of
our landfill waste. Of course, the main advantage of cloth nappy is the cheaper
option. Once it’s bought, you won't have to replace it every week. The obvious advantage of disposable nappy is the
convenience and the time you'll save on washing nappies. but, you'll also need
to consider the added expense involved in buying it. Nappy Needs You’ll need between 24 and 30 cloth nappies,
fasteners, pilchers and possibly liners. Nappy soaking solution is good,
but not essential. Soaking in plain water or water and detergent is fine. Rinses
well after washing and ideally hang them outside in the sun to dry, though
drying in a tumble dryer is fine. You'll need a nappy bucket with a lid (nappy
buckets can pose a drowning hazard for toddlers) for soaking nappies. Cost Comparisons, Cloth Nappy
vs Disposable Nappy Whichever type you choose, it's very important
for your baby's comfort to change nappies frequently. Your baby's nappy will be
changed over 2000 times in the first year (based on a average of six changes a
day). Disposable nappy are more expensive than cloth,
but don't forget that, as well as the initial cost of buying cloth nappy you'll
have the added expenses of sterilizing solution, washing powder, nappy liners
and over pants. You will also have the cost of washing and drying the nappy. Nappy Washing or Disposal When a dirty nappy is taken off, any
solids should be flushed into the toilet, than the nappy should be dropped into
a bucket of water or prepared sanitizing solution. Stir the soaking solution as nappies
are added and allow them to soak for two to three hours or overnight for stained
nappies. Rinse nappies thoroughly in warm water once you've taken them out of
the solution. There's no need for any other washing, though you can use your
washing machine for rinsing and spin drying to shorten drying time. To save time - particularly during your early
days as a new mum - you can use a nappy wash service. These can be expensive,
but in terms of the time saved, you might find it's worth it. If you're lucky,
friends or relatives might chip in and pay for the use of a nappy service for
the first few weeks, just while you and the baby settle in. Shop around for the
best deal in your area. Nappy Free Time It's good for your baby's skin to let him have
time without a nappy and she'll enjoy the freedom too. Try lying your
baby down on a waterproof sheet with a nappy under her, she'll love being able
to kick her legs around. If your baby is suffering from nappy rash, time without
nappies can help her to heal more quickly. In the hotter months, nappy free time
will also help your baby feel more comfortable. Nappy Changing A nappy need to be changed whenever it's
soiled or wet, don't leave it too long or your baby could develop nappy
rash. The number of changes over a 24-hour period varies, but on average, you
can expect a change every morning when he wakes, before you put him to bed at
night, after a bath and after he feeds. Six to 10 nappies every 24 hours is a
rough guide, but you'll soon learn to work out when a change is needed (don't
worry if you seem to change your baby more frequently in the early days, most
mums find it takes a couple of weeks to get the hang of it). Some babies cry when having their clothes removed
because they don't like the feeling of having their body exposed to the air. Try
to make it quick and fun - a time to have a kiss and a cha. |
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