Bathing and Diapering an Infant Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 1
Disposable vs. Cloth Diapers Disposable Diapers Cloth Diapers Advantages • Convenient • Less diaper rash** • Less leaking • More comfortable • Easier to put on • Less expensive • Do not run out • Environmentally friendlier* Disadvantages • More diaper rash** • Less convenient • Not as comfortable • Messier • Expensive • Harder to put on • Can run out *Commonly debated because cloth diapers need washing and drying, using energy, water, and detergents. **Whatever diaper type you use, you can reduce the frequency and severity of diaper rash by changing Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant diapers more often. Slide 2
Bathing an Infant 1. Gather supplies 2. Line tub 3. Fill tub with 2-3 inches of water; test with elbow 4. Wipe infant’s eyes with damp cotton balls or pads 5. Gently place infant in tub 6. Wash infant’s face, ears, and neck 7. Wash infant’s hair 8. Wash infant’s body 9. Pat infant dry with clean towel 10.Lay infant down to diaper, then dress Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 3
Bath Safety • Choose a place where there are no drafts • Never leave the infant alone, even for a moment • Do not use bubble bath or harsh soap • Regularly pour water over the infant so he or she does not get cold Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 4
Diapering an Infant — Disposable Diapers 1. Gather supplies 2. Wash hands; put on gloves 3. Place pad under infant’s bottom 4. Remove dirty diaper 5. Clean infant’s bottom 6. Open clean diaper; slide under infant 7. Position diaper; secure fasteners 8. Wipe pad, remove gloves, and discard with dirty diaper 9. Wash hands; wash infant’s hands Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 5
Proper Glove Removal Steps 1 2 Ball up the dirty glove in the palm Grab the one glove at the palm and of the other gloved hand. strip it off. Touch dirty surface only to dirty surface. 4 3 With the clean hand, strip the glove off from Discard the dirty gloves underneath at the wrist, turning the glove inside immediately in the trash. out. Touch clean surfaces only to clean surfaces. Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 6
Diapering an Infant — Cloth Diapers 1. Gather supplies 2. Wash hands; put on gloves 3. Place pad under infant’s bottom 4. Remove rubber pants 5. Remove dirty diaper 6. Clean infant’s bottom 7. Fold clean diaper; slide under infant 8. Position diaper; secure with pins 9. Place rubber pants over clean diaper 10. Clean and discard dirty diaper, wipe pad, remove gloves, discard 11. Wash hands; wash infant’s hands Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 7
Diaper Safety • Never leave the infant unattended • Use the safety straps on the changing table to secure the infant • If the infant tends to squirm, distract with a toy or sing to him or her Unit Two, Lesson Five - Bathing and Diapering an Infant Slide 8
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