How to change a diaper: seven tips for new dads on getting your technique down

From getting all the right gear in place to positioning your baby correctly, here’s what you need to know about something that can seem scary at first

Don’t worry – once you’ve done it a few times it’ll become like second nature

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Learning to change a dirty diaper properly is essential for new dads. Photo: Alamy

Published: 1:00am, 23 Oct 2019Updated: 5:23am, 23 Oct 2019

More questions cropped up the closer it got to the due date. “Will I be a good father?”, or “how will we cope financially?” Not to mention the more practical issues. I remembered I have no idea how to change a diaper.

It’s normal for new fathers to have all these doubts and concerns around raising a child. The good news is that it gets a lot easier the more time you spend just being a dad.

One of the first things to get under your belt is learning how to change a diaper. Your wife might seem like a natural, but she also learned it from somewhere.

It takes a bit of getting used to with all the stuff going on down there. But once you do it a few times, it’ll be second nature to you. Follow this step by step guide to safely change your baby’s diapers.

When changing your baby’s diaper for the first time take it step by step. Photo: Alamy

1. Get all your gear on hand

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