Diaper change frequency chart

Diapering a baby – whether a tiny newborn or a squirmy toddler – can seem like a daunting task to the uninitiated. But there's no getting around it: Babies need to be kept clean, dry, and comfy.

"The diapering process can feel a bit unnatural and cumbersome at first, but it quickly becomes second nature," says Liz Donner, M.D.Opens a new window, a pediatric hospitalist in Orlando, Florida and member of the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board.

And you'll get plenty of practice!

How often to change baby diaper 3 months

According to the American Academy of PediatricsOpens a new window (AAP), "Most U.S. parents will go through nearly 3,000 diapers during their baby's first year alone and average six diaper changes a day for an estimated total of 8,000 over the course of a baby's diaper-wearing career."

Here are some step-by-step directions.

If you're feeling nervous about how to change a diaper, a nurse in the hospital can show you how to diaper your baby before you head home. And the staff at your pediatrician'

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