Tips on how to diaper…
…a boy
• Drape a clean diaper or washcloth over his penis to avoid the baby to pee over you.
• Lift up and thoroughly clean the area under your son’s scrotum every time you wipe him
• As you put the fresh diaper on, direct his penis downward and toward the center to prevent leaks. (And don’t be surprised if it’s erect: This is normal.)
…a girl
• Clean from the top of the labia down to the anus, checking the folds in between.
• If you see a sticky substance in the vagina’s folds, just wipe it away. It’s probably vernix, which protects a baby’s skin in the womb and can reappear as it’s secreted from the vagina.
• During big cleanups, rinse really well or skip soap. It’s been blamed for an increase in urinary-tract infections in girls.
