Change Baby On The Floor

The first rule of changing diapers anywhere should be safety first according to dr.

Change baby on the floor.

Keep a couple of toys up on the changing table. If you do them on the floor try to do them in the same spot each time. To make room for our daughter s crib we had to get rid of the cabinets that we had used as a changing space for our son. I change her on the floor and if she s really energetic and tries to get up i gently place my feet on her arms to pin her down while i quickly change her picklemom83 i usually give my son a wipe or toy to play with.

I saved the changing pad and had the idea that we would hang it on a hook and then put it on the floor or bed to change diapers. So if your baby is a changing table squirmer have distractions ready. But take a moment to breathe and observe first. And that means finding a flat level surface.

Sarah kohl a pediatrician and travel health specialist. The reason we ve been changing our daughter on the floor or bed is simple. In this gut wrenching moment of panic you might be inclined to immediately pick your baby up off the floor and rush to the emergency room.