When changing your baby's diaper on a changing table be very careful. Many babies each year end up in the ER from falling off of changing tables. If the table is flat (which is how many public ones are) make sure that you are using a non-slip pad. If your at home changing table is flat then consider getting a pad that has sides.

Get out everything that you will need before you begin, such as taking the wipes out and opening a new diaper and getting the cream out (if you use it) this way you will have everything in your reach. This is also a good way to be able to have a hand on your baby at all times.

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I was doing some reading on pull-ups and you are supposed to start using them before your baby actually uses the potty, just to get them used to the idea of pulling them up and down. After a little while of using the pull ups and if your baby is trying to use the potty, but is having some accidents I would try the Feel and Learns. These are pull ups that turn cold when they get wet. This way your baby will know/remember that they need to potty!!

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I was sent a pack of Pampers Cruisers as well as the Pampers Swiper Wipes to review by Pampers. I am very pleased to say that I will continue to use the Pampers Cruisers because I feel that they are not only the most absorbent they move with Alex so well, and he is a VERY active baby!

As for the Swiper wipes, I had actually not used them before the review. I used to the get off brand kind of wipes, but I was very impressed with the Swipers. They clean more with just one wipe! So rather than using 6 of an off brand, which really is how many I used, I can use just 3 of the Swipers. The only thing that I did not like was that the wipes are scented. I will look for ones that are not scented, but even if they don't have them I believe I will be switching my wipe selection from now on. You just get so much more for your money.

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This really depends on your baby. If your baby does not cry when they are wet (they make diapers pretty good these days) then I would go ahead and change them about every 3 hours during the day. In my case I changed Alex after he ate. Now that he is getting bigger and is eating meals instead of a bottle ever three hours I change him after snacks, meals, and naps.

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There are so many brands of diapers out there, and then all the brands have different levels. It can be rather confusing. To find the one that is correct for you and your new baby could be a bit of a challenge. Some work better for boys then for girls and some better for girls then for boys. I have found that Pampers Baby Dry worked the best for my boy, but I have heard that Huggies work best for girls. Once Alex began to crawl we went to Pampers Cruisers because they move with Alex rather than just being uncomfortable for him. Another thing to look at is the scent. Personally I don't like scented diapers or wipes, mainly because they contain more chemicals. I try to stay away from things with chemicals. Which brings me to cloth diapers. While yes, this would mean more laundry, it also means more natural! Just keep your options open and see what is right for you and your baby!

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Every parent can't wait until the day that they're baby is finally potty trained. Not having to buy anymore diapers or wipes! As nice as it sounds it is so important that the baby not be rushed into doing something that they are not ready for. If you are trying to push you baby to get out of diapers when your baby is not ready it could lead to a lot of accidents, which can be very discouraging. Also you may end up going back and fourth a lot with putting on diapers then taking them off again, which can be very confusing.

You know your baby better than anyone, you will know when the time comes that they are ready too potty. Your baby will start telling you when they need to potty, and then you make it fun and happy!! When you do get there, and your baby has an accident (and they will), don't get discouraged, and try hard not to get upset.

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When you have a new born (especially boys) you will need to learn how to change their diaper fairly quickly. What I always did was go ahead and lay out all the things that I would need.

If Alex just went pee pee then I would get out just one wipe and go ahead and get out one diaper and open up so that all I would have to do is wipe him off and slip on the diaper. It increased my chances of not getting soaked during a diaper change!!

The only thing I did different when Alex had a bowel movement was I just got out more wipes!

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This may sound a little silly, but I have talk to Alex when I change his diaper. I tell him that when he is a big boy he will be using the potty, and then we walk to the bathroom and show him the potty. We are going to start potty training in a few months so I am trying to prepare him for when the time comes. I am trying to get it to where when he goes "pee pee" he will come tell me. This way he will know when he has to go and it will be a key that we can go to the potty!! I will be using the Feel and Learns to help Alex, and I will let you know how that goes!

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Alex has still been lucky enough to not have any diaper rashes. I am still putting the cream on him every night before bed and changing his diaper pretty frequently. By this I don't mean ever 20 minutes, but when you can feel that one is needed. Also I like to use the cream rather than the powder. The powder doesn't seem to work as well and it caused Alex to sneeze like crazy them time that I tried it.

It is possible for a baby to get eczema on his/her tushy. If it looks like a diaper rash and it doesn't go away after a little while of treating it, take your baby to their Dr. and get a prescription for it.

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This really depends on your son. He needs to really be ready so that he isn't going back and fourth from pull ups to diapers. Make sure that he has used that potty at least once, and isn't scared of it. Then have him pick out some underwear and pull ups that he likes (and get a lot of them). That way he will want to wear them.

Once you do start the potty training, don't give up on him if he has some accidents. Just know that it is going to happen. Chances are he is going to be embarrassed enough that he did, so don't add to it. Just change him, and start again.

PRAISE is a key to potty training! Make sure that you are giving him a lot of praise when he goes to the potty!! He will love the feeling that he is turning into a big boy and making mommy and daddy proud at the same time!

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Diaper bags are so big, but with good reason! There should be more than just diapers and wipes in the bag especially if you have an infant. Here is a list of some things you could find in a diaper bag:

• changing pad (so you have something for your baby to lay on)
• extra set of clothes (babies manage to go through a lot of clothes!)
• bib
• blanket
• snacks
• pacifiers
• toys
• diaper cream
• empty plastic bag (for dirty clothes)
• bottle of water (you never know)
• camera (if you are anything like me you take pictures of everything!!)

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If your baby is anything like Alex then you may be dealing with a wiggle worm when you are trying to change their diaper.

Something that I have found that works pretty well is to sing to him. I like to use the Itsy Bitsy Spider because it involves had movements which keeps his hands busy.

If you baby is a little younger, 6 months or so, maybe try using a special toy that you only bring out for diaper changes.

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After your baby is born you will notice that the umbilical cord is scabbed up. It will take a week or two before it falls off.

When you are changing your new baby's diaper in those first weeks you have to make sure that you fold the diaper down so that the cord is not covered. If you find the diapers that are made just for the umbilical cord you could try those. I never did see any myself, so I don't know how well they work.

When you change the diaper it is also a good time to clean the cord. You can use water or rubbing alcohol. Ask your Dr. and see which they recommend you using. Some are saying that water works just fine.

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We just recently took Alex on vacation, and luckily we brought a pack of little swimmers with us! To be honest at first I didn't think we needed to spend extra money on water diapers, but I am so happy that we did for a couple of reasons.

~Water diapers were required to be worn at all times in water where we were.
~They work! Alex played in the water for a long time and the little swimmers never once got bulky and saggy like regular diapers.

If you are planning on going to a beach or lake, or even a pool I really recommend taking some and trying them out!

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There are so many diaper brands to choose from it can be confusing. When Alex was a new born we tried 3 different brands before we found the one that worked for us. I found that Pampers Saddlers work the best for keeping him dry, a lot of the other brands would leak at the top and sides.

Once he got to size 3 we switched to Pampers Cruisers and I swear by them! The cruisers are by far the most absorbent diapers that I found. Alex has still not had diaper rash.

Every baby is different so it may take going through some different brands before finding the right one. Just wanted to share what worked with Alex.

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My son has yet to develop any kind of diaper rash. There are three things I've done that I think have helped in preventing diaper rash.

#1 I do not feed my child any sort of fast food. I'm careful about what I feed him and try to keep him clear of all junk food. I think it's a very bad idea to feed your baby any food from some place like McDonalds. That should be common sense but people are so used to eating at places like that, that they think it might be OK for their baby too. It's not really the best idea for you and it's definitely not OK for your child.

#2 Every night after his bath I put Balmex on his tushy.

#3 I change his diaper every time he eats.

I believe if you follow these same three methods you will greatly decrease the chance of your own baby developing diaper rash.

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