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To put the changing mat on the floor is probably best because then there is no risk of the baby falling, though you may prefer to use a changing table (in which case, don’t turn your back for a second – even with a new, supposedly helpless baby).

You will need:

 a clean nappy

 a nappy-sack to receive the soiled nappy

 a bowl of warm (but not hot) water

 cream

 cotton wool

 tissues or kitchen-roll

 a toy for the baby to look at or hold

What to Do:

1 Get the above ready and in easy reach before you begin.

2 Lie the baby on the mat, talk gently or sing and give it a toy to look at or hold.

3 Undo the tabs of the soiled nappy, one at a time, being careful still to hold the front of the nappy over the baby’s genital area (babies will often pee at this moment – and boys can get you in the eye).

4 Now fold the front of the nappy under the baby’s bottom, covering up the wet or soiled area. Alternatively, you may want to remove the nappy entirely and put a piece of clean kitchen roll under the baby’s bottom.

5 Moisten the cotton wool and wipe gently all over the tummy area and leg creases. Use clean pieces as necessary. With a boy, now wipe over and under the penis and scrotum. With a girl, always wipe from front to back, using a fresh piece of cotton wool if you have to wipe the front again. There is no need to part the labial folds – just wipe carefully over them. (Don’t worry, it will all come back to you, unless of course you didn’t do it first time around, grandpas!)