How to Make a Makeshift Diaper

Suddenly realizing you forgot to pack diapers for your baby can create a sinking feeling for any parent. Whether you̵7;re at a park, friend̵7;s home or camping, finding a diaper substitute doesn̵7;t have to be a difficult task. You can make an inexpensive and quick temporary diaper using cloth material you probably have on-hand, so you don̵7;t have to make an emergency run to the nearest grocery store. Don̵7;t panic if you don̵7;t have a clean diaper; learn how to throw together a makeshift one yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Cloth or towel scrap
  • Diaper pins or tape
  • Scissors

Instructions

    • 1

      Find a piece of cloth to use for your makeshift diaper. Old dishrags, washcloths or T-shirts work well for temporary diapers.

    • 2

      Fold the cloth into a rectangle. Cut the cloth with scissors, if necessary, to form the rectangle. Double up on folds of the cloth for added leak protection, if possible. Most babies require a 6-by-10-inch piece of cloth.

    • 3

      Place your baby in the center of the cloth rectangle. Position the baby so the top of the rectangle is waist-level.

    • 4

      Fold the bottom part of the cloth between the baby̵7;s legs. Hold in place.

    • 5

      Fold the left and right sides of the cloth toward the center and belly of the baby. Secure all three sides in place with a diaper pin or strong adhesive tape.

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