How to Tackle Two Kids in Diapers

When you̵7;ve got two little ones closely spaced, your challenges will be many, but there will be joys as well. With two children still in diapers, you may spend your days feeling like all you do is change diapers to keep them clean and dry. Although this intense period can be difficult, it doesn̵7;t last forever. Before long, you̵7;ll be onto the task of potty training, which is a whole new game.

Things You'll Need

  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Diaper rash cream
  • Diaper pail or trash can
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Diaper bag

Instructions

    • 1

      Set up diaper changing stations on every floor in your home to make it convenient for you to change diapers when necessary. Stock each area with all the necessary supplies, including diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, a diaper pail and perhaps a change of clothing for each child.

    • 2

      Watch your little ones carefully to catch diapering needs. Depending on your children̵7;s ages, sizes and the type of diapering method you use, you could be changing diapers every hour or it might be every two or three hours.

    • 3

      Institute a diaper changing procession when one child needs a diaper change. Complete one diaper change and then immediately check the second child̵7;s diaper to change it as well if necessary. Keeping the children on the same diaper-changing schedule will reduce the need to remember who you changed last or when you checked one of them.

    • 4

      Discard the diapers in the trash can if you diaper with disposable diapers. Empty the trash regularly to minimize odors. Place diapers in the diaper pail if you diaper with cloth diapers.

    • 5

      Clean your hands after every diaper change to maintain cleanliness. Keep hand sanitizer at your diaper changing stations if it's difficult to dash to the sink to wash.

    • 6

      Change both little ones immediately before nap time and before bedtime to make sure that they both go to sleep with clean, dry diapers. Change both children immediately upon waking, too.

    • 7

      Pack a large diaper bag with everything you will need to diaper your children away from home. You will need a generous supply of diapers to meet the needs of both children. Pack all necessary diapering supplies for use while you̵7;re out, including wipes, diaper rash cream and a small bag to collect the dirty diapers for discarding them.

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