NAPPIES:APPLICATION AND CHANGING(DIAPERING

**OBJECTIVES**
1-To make an eat,serviceable nappy
2-To keep the infant as dry and comfortable as possible
3-To maintain a safe environment
4-To provide the infant with auditory ,visual and tactile stimulation

**DEFINITION**
Protecting and covering the external genitalia by means of absorbent material,drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist

**EQUIPMENT**
1-Cloth or large ,soft towel nappy or disposable nappies
2-Two large nappy pins
3-Receptacle for soiled nappies
4-Washcloth,warm water and towel

**CHECKLIST OF NAPPIES APPLICATION AND CHANGING**1-Washed her hands
2-Prepared equipment
3-Secured the infant
4-Washed the genitalia and buttocks
A)KITE-Folded Nappy****
1-Opened the nappy to large square
2-Folded as explained
3-Placed the base of the triangle under the buttocks at waist level
4-Secured with one pin at umbilicus level

B)RECTANGULAR-Fold Nappy****1-Placed as square nappy on flat surface
2-Folded in thirds lengthwise
3-Folded up the bottom third to the midway portion of the nappy
4-Placed under the buttocks
5-The pin inserted horizontally,directed away from the abdomen
6-The infant left to clean,fresh environment
7-Soiled clothes placed on the appropriate receptacles
8-Observed the genitalia and buttocks
9-Noted and recorded