Monday, October 23, 2006

The art of changing nappies


I'm sure there must be an art to this - or is it just a question of practice making perfect? Or at least more bearable to both parties?

Getting up in the middle of the night, half asleep faced with an unhappy - indeed possibly screaming - baby, is not hugely conducive to effectively manoeuvring around delicate and fragile parts of your precious child's anatomy.

And of course if you have to organise a complete change of clothing as well...?

Those tiny arms and legs are waving around, your little darling is screaming and you can't manage to get the poppers done up properly. Surely there is an easier way, or am I just an incomepetent, cack-handed, dad who needs to work on his co-ordination skills - and develop a zen-like acceptance of the here and now ;)

Perhaps you've mastered this particular art? Perhaps the boffins at Mothercare are about to come out with an easy change, one-piece babygro and nappy that requires a couple of simple strips of velcro and magically reduces the risk of squashing those delicate baby limbs.

Not to mention soothing the nerves of anxious, tired parents. Do let me know if you have the magic solution.

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