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Diaper changing may seem complicated at first. But with a little practice, you'll find that keeping your baby high and dry is a piece of cake.
Wiping
Using the wet washcloth, cotton balls, or baby wipes, gently wipe your baby clean from the front to the back (never wipe from back to front, especially on girls, or you could spread the bacteria that can cause urinary tract infections forward from the rectum). You may want to lift the baby's legs to get a better reach. Don't forget the creases in the thighs and buttocks.
For boys, it's a good idea to keep a clean diaper over the penis during changings because exposure to air often causes boys to urinate - on you, the walls, or anything else within range.
Once you've finished wiping, pat your baby dry with a clean washcloth and apply diaper ointment if needed.
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