When to change the nappy and nappy washing

You must change the nappy as soon as you know it is soiled. An exceptional baby may not care if he is wet but most of them become restless and cry. Do not rub the infant’s buttocks with the nappy. Wash it or clean it with cotton soaked in water or baby oil. Dry the area with powder before putting on another nappy. It is good to change the nappy before and after each and every feeding session. Before beginning to wash, remove the loose stools from the dirty nappies. It is a good idea to put the used diapers or nappies in a basin containing water and soap or detergent. It is not necessary to wash the nappies in special washing machine. A wash tub containing water and soap or a detergent will suffice. Repeat rinsing until the water becomes clear. Usually, two rinsing suffice. As an extra precaution, the thus-washed nappies may now be put in the Dettol solution for some 20 to 30 minutes. Squeeze the water out and let the nappies dry before finally ironing them. The use of Dettol helps to prevent occurrence of the so-called nappy or diaper rash, a troublesome problem in some babies.