Proper Diaper Disposal

In the first year of life, a baby goes through up to 3-thousand diapers! Facing that much cleanup may not be the most pleasant prospect for new parents. So let's make it as painless as possible, step-by-step. With both cloth diapers and disposables it's best to discard any loose stool in the toilet - being careful not to flush the diaper of course!

Ok let's wrap up the dirty

Roll the diaper together using the tabs to hold it in place – then discard into a waste container or pail.

We'll drop it into the trash can when Mom finds one.

There are also a variety of specialty bins, designed to diminish odor and keep the nursery smelling as fresh as possible With cloth diapers, flushing the stool is a must. When it comes to washing, always keep diapers separate from other clothing. They need a cold water rinse first followed by a hot-water wash with mild detergent. Regardless of the routine, remember the importance of washing your hands before and after every changing to prevent the spread of germs. Keeping yourself and your little one clean is part of the routine – Step by step. For WebMD, I'm Dr. Jennifer Shu.