Ep.8 Diaper Duty Decoded: A Dad's Guide to Changing Blowouts

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Ever wondered how to survive a diaper blowout without losing your sanity? Prepare to master the art of diaper duty with our latest episode of Instructions Not Included! From the basics of setting up a changing station to the nitty-gritty details of handling those epic messes, we'll arm you with the knowledge you need to stay calm, clean, and collected. Say goodbye to panic and hello to confidence as you learn expert tips on everything you need—from choosing the best diaper pail to why you should steer clear of talcum-based baby powders.

Blowouts may be a rite of passage in parenthood, but with our step-by-step guide, you'll become a diaper-changing pro in no time. Reflect on your biggest fears about diaper changes, plan your involvement in the routine, and develop your strategy for staying zen during even the messiest situations. Parenthood isn't always glamorous, but it's incredibly rewarding, and embracing these moments is key to your baby's care. Like and subscribe to join us on this wild journey of fatherhood, and let's tackle it together!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Instructions not included episode 8, diaper Duty
Decoded a dad's guide tochanging blowouts.
Let's get it.

Speaker 2 (00:19):
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Speaker 1 (00:54):
Welcome back, dads.
Today, on Instructions NotIncluded, we're tackling the
messiest job in parenthooddiaper duty.
Specifically, we're talkingblowouts, the epic center of
newborn chaos.
But fear not, dads, because I'mhere to equip you with the
tools and confidence to conquereven the most explosive

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situations.
Let's talk about the basicsfirst.
You need a changing station, agood supply of diapers wipes A
few of those plastic grocerybags are always handy and some
diaper rash cream.
Find a comfortable changingspace, perhaps a changing table
or a clean flat surface, andlet's get it Conquering.

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The blowout.
Blowouts are a rite of passagefor new parents.
Here's how to handle the mess.
Stay calm.
It's messy, but panicking won'thelp.
Take a deep breath and rememberit's just poop Number two
gather your troops, gather allyour supplies before starting
the battle.

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You don't want to be searchingfor those wipes in the middle of
this mess, trust me.
And three protect yourself.
Wearing disposable gloves orwashing your hands thoroughly
afterwards will definitely helpFor strip down, remove the
offending diaper and as much ofthe mess as possible before
stripping the baby completelynaked.

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Cleanse the area.
Use warm water and a gentlecleanser to clean the affected
area and a gentle cleanser toclean the affected area.
Apply barrier cream.
Diaper rash cream can helpprotect the skin from further
irritation.
And although I'm no doctor, Iwill say stay away from talcum
based baby powders.
If you're concerned about yourbaby's bottom being moist and

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you really like to findsomething to help absorb that
moisture, do your research andconsult your baby's pediatrician
on what will work best for yournew baby.
Dress the baby, put on a freshdiaper and some clean clothes.
Then dump the funk.
Get you a good diaper pailsomething that can lock that
funk in until you're ready todispose of those tanky diapers,

(03:03):
and lock that funk in untilyou're ready to dispose of those
stinky diapers.
Hey, you'll thank me later.
Now let's go beyond the mess.
Remember blowouts are a normalpart of parenthood, so don't be
too hard on yourself.
With practice you'll become adiaper changing pro.
Quick quote Parenthood is messybut it's worth it.

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Dads, diaper duty might not bethe most glamorous job, but it's
a crucial part of caring foryour baby.
Embrace the mess, learn fromeach blowout and remember you're
doing an amazing job.
Before I let you go, as always,three questions, questions for
the dads.
Number one one dads to be.

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What are your biggest fearsabout diaper changes?
Number two how do you plan toinvolve yourself in the diaper
changing routine?
And number three what's yourstrategy for keeping calm during
a blowout situation?
Dad's diaper duty is a rite ofpassage.
Embrace the mess, learn fromeach blowout and remember you're

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an essential part of yourbaby's care.
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See you next time this thing called life doesn't
come with a way to go.
It doesn't come with a manual.
Yeah, you can stretch, I swearI and I.
That's why we say I and I.
There's a unity thing.
No, i-nity, we are all one.

Speaker 1 (04:40):
Sweet Fight Barry.