Diaper Days Tips
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Rectal Temp
Using a rectal thermometer? Store in a separate location from other oral thermometers.
No BM in the AM or PM
No bowel movements from an exclusively breast fed baby? After 5 days, check baby's temperature using a rectal thermometer. The stimulation of the rectum by the thermometer is often enough to start things flowing again. Stand back.
"emergency" diaper bag
Pack an extra diaper bag with one of everything; diaper, wipes, an outfit, pacifier, etc. You never know when you'll use it!!! Leave it in the trunk of your car.
Rectal Temp
Using a rectal thermometer? Advance the lubricated tip slowly and as gently as possible. Any resistance could be stool or it could be the side of the bowel. One inch is far enough to gauge the temperature in an infant.
Delayed Reactions
If your toddler is accustomed to disposable diapers, the uncomfortable, cold and wet feelings that signal an emptied bladder are absent. Let nature help in the privacy of your backyard in summer months. Let the child play naked (Don't forget sunscreen) and "discover" his new talents.
Bottom Burn
Diaper burn? If you are feeding baby orange or apple juice and a scorched red bottom starts about 12 hours later, start diluting the juice even more than you already are. The acids in the fruits are probably the culprits.
Rectal Temp
Using a rectal thermometer? Wash in warm soapy water after every use. Wipe with rubbing alcohol before storing.
Rectal Temp
Using a rectal thermometer? Hold it gently but tightly. There is a natural reaction in babys and small children to clench the rectum tight and draw the thermometer in.
Rectal Temp
Using a rectal thermometer? Undo diaper but leave in place under the baby. Catch the feces/poop and discard the one diaper and save yourself cleaning up a big dirty mess.
Prevent baby back pain
When changing diapers of any age child, raise both legs at the same time. If you lift just one, and hope the body will follow, you not only risk straining baby's back, but could also dislocate his hip.
