Diapering Tips

How to Set Up an Efficient Baby Changing Station Easily

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Set Up a Changing Station That Makes Diaper Duty Easier

Newborn babies can easily go through 10 diapers a day, so before your baby arrives it's a good idea to make sure you've got all the supplies you need and a safe, functional, baby-friendly area set up for diaper duty.

Be Strategic About the Changing Location

Set up your changing station in a central area of your home. If you have a larger home, you might want one main station and several smaller stations, so you're always within easy reach of diapers, wipes, cream and a changing pad.

Choose Your Surface

You don't need a changing table; the bed, a dresser or even the floor will do. The floor is safest as there's no way to fall off, but pick a surface at a comfortable height so you don't have to bend over. Make sure it's sturdy and stable, with plenty of storage out of reach of curious hands. A changing pad provides a cushion and straps to keep your baby from moving too much, but a towel, blanket or disposable pad also works.

Stocking Your Diaper Station

Diapers: take them out of the packaging and stack them neatly so you can grab one-handed. Huggies® Ultra Newborn are designed for newborns, so start with 4–5 large packs.
Wipes: buy in bulk, as they're handy for any mess. Huggies® Pure Clean baby wipes are made of 100% pure water and clinically tested, safe for skin.
Creams: a basic zinc oxide ointment or petroleum jelly is an extra defence to help prevent diaper rash, plus a hypoallergenic moisturiser.
Extra changing pad covers: keep a few waterproof covers and layer two, so you can whip off a soiled top cover.
Distractions: mobiles, pictures, special toys or music help settle a squirming baby during changes.
Small towels: cover your baby when you undo a dirty diaper to avoid an accidental pee shower.
Dustbin: choose one with a foot pedal so you can keep one hand on your baby; plastic bags work too.
Hand sanitiser: keeps your hands clean until you can wash them properly with soap and water.
First aid kit and nail clippers: change time is good for other baby business, so keep them handy.
Extra clothes and a laundry basket: have spare outfits ready and a basket for dirty clothes.
Hair clips or rubber bands: tie long hair back before you start, not with poopy hands later.

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FAQs on How to Set Up an Efficient Changing Station

Choose a central, strategic location, pick a safe and stable surface at a comfortable height, and stock it with all the diapering supplies you need, such as diapers, wipes, cream, changing pad covers and a dustbin, kept out of your baby's reach.

Set it up in a central area of your home. In a larger home you might want one main station and several smaller ones, so you're always within easy reach of diapers, wipes, cream and a changing pad.

You don't need a changing table; a bed, dresser or the floor will do. The floor is safest because your baby can't fall, but a surface at a comfortable height saves your back. Make sure it's sturdy and stable with storage out of reach.

Stock diapers, wipes, cream, extra changing pad covers, distractions like toys or music, small towels, a dustbin, hand sanitiser, a first aid kit and nail clippers, spare clothes, a laundry basket and hair clips.

Newborns can go through about 10 diapers a day, so stock up so you don't run out. Huggies® Ultra Newborn are designed for newborns, so you might want to start with 4 to 5 large packs.