Gather a clean diaper, wipes or warm wet cloth, diaper cream if needed, and a changing pad
Wash your hands
Place the baby on a safe, flat changing surface and keep one hand on the baby at all times
Unfasten the dirty diaper
Use the front of the dirty diaper to wipe away most of the mess
Lift the baby’s legs gently by the ankles and slide the dirty diaper out
Clean the diaper area thoroughly with wipes or a wet cloth
Wipe from front to back
Clean all skin folds
Let the skin dry
Apply diaper cream if needed
Slide a clean diaper under the baby with the back part at the waist
Bring the front of the diaper up between the baby’s legs
Fasten the tabs snugly but not too tight
Make sure the diaper fits around the legs and waist without gaps
Fold down the top edge if it covers the umbilical cord stump
Dispose of the dirty diaper properly
Wash your hands again
Change the diaper whenever it is wet or soiled