Hello everyone,
I am a new mother and I am currently facing some challenges with diapering my baby when he is in daycare or with a caregiver. As a first-time mom, I am still learning the ropes and I would appreciate some advice on how to handle this situation.
My baby is 6 months old and I work full-time, so he spends most of his day at daycare or with a caregiver. I have noticed that they do not change his diaper as often as I would like, and sometimes they do not use the right size diaper, which leads to leaks and discomfort for my baby.
I have tried talking to the daycare staff and the caregiver about my concerns, but I still see the same issues happening. I am worried that my baby is not getting the care he needs when it comes to diapering.
Does anyone have any suggestions or tips on how to handle diapering challenges when your baby is in daycare or with a caregiver? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I want to ensure that my baby is happy, healthy, and comfortable while I am at work. Thank you!

Hi there,
I totally sympathize with the diapering issues you are facing. I have been there myself, and it's never easy. My baby was in daycare, and I struggled with the staff changing her diaper as often as I felt was necessary.
What worked for me was to establish a routine with the daycare staff. I would drop my baby off at a specific time and tell the staff how long it had been since her last diaper change. I would also leave specific instructions on when and how I wanted her to be changed, what kind of cream to use, and so on. This way, they knew exactly what to do, and I didn't have to worry that they weren't taking good care of my baby.
Another thing that helped me was to make sure my baby was comfortable in her diaper. Sometimes a diaper may not fit correctly, which can lead to discomfort and irritability. So, I would always ensure that the diaper was the right size, and I would leave a few extras in her bag just in case.
Finally, I found that expressing gratitude goes a long way. When the staff took good care of my baby, I would make sure to thank them and let them know how much I appreciated their hard work. This made them feel valued and motivated them to take even better care of my baby.
I hope these tips help you in your situation!