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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s weird when people are still having a child that old lie down for changes. Walk the kid over to another spot and have them stand up while changing. It’s better for potty training anyway. [/quote]

I have a 20 month old I'm about to potty train, so this question is a bit pointless, but I'm curious: how does one change a poopy diaper without a mess while they're standing? My technique is very dependent on legs in the air. [/quote]

I’ll bite.

I have my kid hold on to something. Usually the stroller or a bench (far away from others!) I can even improvise with my leg if there’s nothing else available. Gravity helps. When I undo the diaper the poop is already there. I wipe him and put the new diaper on. I don’t take off shoes - I just pull his pants down - this also signals to him to stay still.

I’ve been doing this since he could stand - so much easier. It’s a lot less mess. If you change the diaper before the kid has a chance to sit down, there’s almost nothing to wipe off the skin. If I catch the diaper right away, I can usually clean him with one wipe whereas it would have taken several laying down. The number of wipes is not a big deal - I’m just trying to explain how much easier and less messy it is - especially when you’re not at home.[/quote]

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