How to Check a Diaper

Last Updated: September 16, 2020

If you are babysitting or have had a baby and you start to smell something, you will sometime in your life, have to check a diaper. Read on to find out how.

Steps

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Notice if your baby is crying. Sometimes it may be time to change their diaper, once they begin crying. You may know that you have to change a nappy, if the baby cries.^{[1]
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Smell the baby's bottom. Turn the baby around and take a good whiff, if you are brave enough! Just hold up the baby, smell and let your senses do the rest. If you are close to passing out then yeah, the baby needs changing.

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Try feeling it with two fingers just a little farther down than the top tagline of the diaper in the front of the baby. REMEMBER, this is only for the brave hearted, or if you feel comfortable enough doing this. However, the nappy is soft and plump so this step might not get you far.^{[2]
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Hold your hand over the front section of your baby's diaper and slightly jiggle the diaper to see if it moves. A diaper that moves like jelly is mostly wet and will need to be changed soon (or immediately).
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Open it up with the diaper tapes and take a quick peek. and take a look for yourself. But do this in hygienic places. Not in the middle of the street.^{[3]
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Community Q&A

Question

My first time babysitting is on Saturday and I have to babysit a 1, 4 and an 8 year old. How do I tell the other kids that I am going to change the baby's diaper?

Community Answer

Kids aged 4 and 8 are starting to recognize the need that the baby needs to be diapered, and if given the chance can help pitch in with simple tasks to help complete the change. Although there's really no need to keep it secret, you may want to walk over and take care of the change without mentioning it to them. If the 4 and 8 year old kids are asleep, don't mind waking them up, however, if they are awake, you can hype them up a little to have them help you. Such things as bringing a clean diaper to you or simple things that are safe to do, are okay to let the kids know.
Question

What if the baby poops in public?

Community Answer

Find a public restroom if you can, or change the baby in the car.
Question

What if I've never changed a diaper before?

Community Answer

It is very easy, you can practice on dolls, watch YouTube videos, take a class, or just ask someone who knows how to do it to show you.

Warnings

The child may feel upset if they are embarrassed in a public place. Depends on the child.

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If you feel the bum outside in public place, people may think you're a pervert.

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Opening up for the first time, or if you are a man/boy, could result in a painful memory. TAKE CARE!

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