If you are wondering when to change your baby’s diaper at night, the answer is simple, unless your baby is extremely wet or has pooped, you should let them sleep. There’s no need to wake your baby every time they wet their diaper a little. if they wake up on their own, or you need to wake them for a feeding, you’ll have a chance to clean them up and put on a fresh diaper. Until then, you can probably rest easy.

As for how often to change the diaper, it depends on the type of diaper that is being used. It is better to use a super-absorbent overnight diaper than a regular one, as these don’t need to be changed unless completely soaked through or soiled. Using a super-absorbent overnight diaper will ensure that your little one sleeps through the night and you get your sleep too.

TIPS AND TRICKS

There are some steps that you can take to make sure that you can change your baby’s diaper without disrupting her sleep. Here are some things to do:

1. Have a routine: Establishing a regular nighttime routine will ensure that you and your baby get enough rest. Babies find routines comforting. You may think that because your diaper change routine during the day involves eye contact and general playfulness, you should maintain the same routine at night. You can do that, but expect your baby to fully wake up if you do. Setting up a special nighttime diaper change routine will help your baby go back to sleep.

2. Be in Stealth Mode: When your baby wakes during the night, the idea is to get them back to sleep as soon as possible. Just as lights and stimulation make it tough for you to fall back asleep, they do the same for your baby. Your goal is to get in and out of the room as quickly and quietly as possible.

3. Put on a Fresh Diaper at bedtime: Changing your baby’s diaper before bedtime will give you both the best chance at a full night’s sleep. If your baby has sensitive skin and you’re worried they might develop diaper rash from a wet diaper, you can try using diaper cream before bed.

4. Use Super-Absorbent diapers: It will reduce the need for a diaper change.

5. Change poopy diapers right away: Not changing soiled diapers can cause infections. Remember!, while changing soiled diapers at night, do not interact or play with the baby as you would do during the day. Change the diaper quickly and turn off the light again so that you and your baby can go back to sleep right away.

In case you have any questions or doubts about diapering ... Don’t worry! with a few tips and some practice you’ll be a pro in no time. Here you have a step-by-step visual guide on how to change your baby’s diaper, check out the video below!