How to change baby’s diaper if there’s no changing room

How to change baby’s diaper if there’s no changing room

Many airports and shopping centers have family bathrooms or changing rooms where you can easily change baby’s diapers. But some restaurants, parks, and other places may not be so accommodating. But this is not a reason to stay at home. Our tips will allow you to change your baby's diaper without a changing table and sink.

1. A changing table is generally not the most needed thing in the world. The baby can be placed on a bed or sofa at a party. Even on the floor or on a picnic table at the park. You can even change baby in the back of your car or on a bench. Just put a blanket or changing mat down to protect the baby from the hard surface.

2. Keep cleaning wipes on hand at all times. The real need to wash your baby with water arises only when you did not have the opportunity to change the diaper right away. In most cases, baby wipes do an excellent job removing the mess [2].

3. You can wipe the baby's bottom with the used diaper (inside) before you clean it with a wipe: the diaper will gather more and absorb better. Use wipes for final cleaning [1].

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1. Changing Diapers. Adapted from Heading Home with Your Newborn: Birth to Reality, 4th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics.

2. A Word on Wipes. Adapted from Heading Home with Your Newborn: Birth to Reality, 4th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics.