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3. When can I stop using nappies on the baby?
90% of babies will not stop using nappies before the age of two, the majority tend to cease using nappies between the age of two and a half and three, although there are some who will continue using them till the age of four or five. The best way to discover if your baby is ready to cease using nappies is by observing their behaviour; ask yourself the following questions:
-Is your baby uncomfortable when wet?
-Are they dry in the morning? A dry night indicates that the frequent changing is coming to an end, and that they now have more control over their bodies.
-Do they realise when they need to go to the toilet? Do they let you know when they need to go to the toilet? Some babies do not do this verbally, perhaps they start to move about or they hide behind a sofa and then all of a sudden they appear and mention "I've done a pee". This indicates that they are beginning to recognise their own body signs.
- Are they regular? This is a good sign, since it means that they are establishing a pattern. This allows us to roughly anticipate their toilet necessities.
-Are they going through a stressful time? This is important since trying to cope with other situations at the same time may be too much for your baby. This could alter or sabotage the learning process for the nappy removal. Some stressful situations for a baby are a divorce, change of home, dummy withdrawal, starting nursery school.
-Why is it important that they and we should be ready? Each baby has their own learning process that should be respected, they should not be forced into achieving certain abilities for the mere sake that other babies have done so. Forcing your baby will be more detrimental than anything else.
It is very important to choose the right moment to start training your baby. Avoid doing it if you are tired or stressed or if you do not have the time or patience necessary for this, otherwise this will turn into a negative and frustrating experience for the baby. Remember that this should be a rewarding experience of pride and aims achieved, a step towards your baby's independence and confidence so that they seem and feel autonomous.
4. How should my baby sleep
You should take great care when putting your baby to sleep. It should be done slowly and gently, should you move them abruptly they will loose balance and get scared. This feeling is know as the "Moorish reflect".
The world Association of Paediatricians now does not recommend lying the baby face down when putting them to sleep - in the same way that they should not be over wrapped - this increases the possibility of cot death. Also, chiropodists do not recommend this posture for babies over the age of six months, since this could cause a malformation due to the position of the feet with respect to the hips.
It is recommended that that they should sleep either face up or on their side. With regards to the face up position, you should not be worried about a possible choking since the baby will automatically turn it's head to one side.
2. Nappy changing (I)
Never leave the baby unattended where you usually change them. Always hold the baby by placing a hand over their body. In the case of boys, always have an extra nappy at hand to cover his penis in case he decides to urinate, otherwise he could end up wetting you.
Frequently change the nappies, specially if they suffer from reddening. This can be done before and after they fall asleep. Check the nappy a few minutes after each meal. Cloth nappies should be changed more regularly than throw away nappies (four to six throw away nappy changes equal six to eight cloth nappy changes).
If you use warm water rather than wet wipes, do not use soap, this could cause irritation. When cleaning the genital area, always wipe from the front to the back. If you use throw away nappies and your baby frequently suffers from reddening, consider the possibility that your baby may suffer an allergy to perfumes contained in the nappy.
