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Nifty nappy changing and getting baby dressed

Putting a nappy on a baby is a bit fiddly until you get the hang of it, and as for the baby gros… what do you do with all those poppers? Follow our top tips:

  • Remember the nappy tabs should be at the back. Once they’re in position, run your finger around the leg area to check the elastic is sitting comfortably against your baby’s skin. This will stop any leaking or rubbing.
  • Baby vests are designed with an ‘envelope’ neck so that you can pull them on easily over your baby’s head, but also so that you can remove them downwards over dirty nappies to minimise the mess.
  • To make it easier to get delicate little arms and legs into baby clothes, put your hand through the arm/leg hole first, then take hold of your baby’s hand or foot and gently pull it through.
  • In the early days, stick to soft baby grows, leggings and t-shirts. Denim jeans and jackets can be bulky and restrict your baby’s movement, especially during tummy time.
  • When it comes to poppers, try to line them up first and work from the outside in. You can do it single handed if you squeeze between thumb and forefinger!
  • Dressing your baby in layers is a good way to make sure they’re warm and comfortable. You can easily add or remove layers as necessary.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.

Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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