How to change a baby in a cast
As mentioned previously, it really isn't as scary as it seems, but it is fiddly and it is definitely a longer process.
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To start off with you have to double nappy, this is purely for extra protection but also helps pack out the space more to prevent the nappies from slipping.
You are advised to size use the size your baby currently is first and then use the next size up for the outer nappy. However, we decided to size up and use the same size for both the inner nappy and the outer. This definitely prevented accidents.
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You then need to rip all of the tabs off of each nappy, this is because if they are left on they can cause skin irritations.
You then simply need to slide and tuck the nappies in. I recommend having them sit higher at the back because that is how they have to sleep so prevents any wee running up their backs. You still fan them out as flat as you can and ensure that the frills are out.
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For the day we used Fred & Flo Tesco nappies as they are cheaper for when you are going through so many nappies a day. Also, don't make the mistake we did, if the outer nappy is unsoiled, do not throw it away, use it! Take the inner soiled nappy out, put the outer nappy in and add a new nappy to the outside, saves money, time and waste.
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We struggled with the bedtime nappies at first as we were using Pampers pull-ups due to Evie being such a wriggler and having so much milk before bed. We continued to use them as we had to many and just ripped the sides so that they would go on her, but, they sprung back too much as they are so elasticated.
It wasn't as easy to find but, we did find Pampers nappies that were not bedtime pull-ups but were still as absorbent.
We ended up doubling up on Pampers nappies at night, more so, so that we could sleep more peacefully knowing she had two 12 hour nappies on.
Bath time in a cast
This was definitely something I was worried about. You are told from the start that the cast simply cannot get wet.
I am definitely not going to make this sound easy. It definitely wasn't, but, we tried. Occasionally, we succeeded.
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Our method will 100% depend on your set up in your home. We are fortunate enough to have our sink situated in our kitchen with enough worktop to have done this.
I would put Evies thick wedge changing mat down on the worktop and lay a towel down on top of it to help absorb as much water as possible.
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I would then fill the sink with luke warm water (more for Evie to play with) and fill it with toys. I got toys off of Amazon that would stick to the sides so that Evie could reach them and play with them. At night, I would have light up rubber ducks to entertain her to and distract her from what I was doing to her.
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We would play lullaby music to try and keep it calm for her as she did not love this experience every time, I think it caused some discomfort being on her front and then turning her over on her back to do her hair.
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I would use a jug to wash her hair and we had a soft flannel that we would make sure was just damp, not dripping to clean her in any areas we could reach with very little soap to make sure no soap residue could be left behind as we knew we could not rinse her as efficiently.
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It definitely was not easy but it was a necessary evil to keep Evie as clean as we possibly could.
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