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PROCESS PAPER

The birth of my son is the most incredible event in my life. Unfortunately, he didn't come
with an instruction manual; rather he seemed to come with a mother-in-law who knows
everything. The joy of having my son was to some extent lessened because of the
difficulties associated with changing his diaper. However, in a short amount of time I
mastered the art of diaper changing. I am going to explain the art of diaper changing in
three basic steps: the preparation, the process and the clean up.
The preparation step is very important. I have learned through trial and much error that
organization is key. I have determined my son's changing table is the best place to
change him. It is a flat and very stable surface. Trying to change him on anything else
would be like trying to change my car's flat tire on a steep hill. Organizing all of the
necessary equipment is of utmost importance. Everything needs to in the same spot every
time so you know exactly where it is. After all, if it is three o'clock in the morning
and I have to change my son's diaper, I do not want to search for anything; this takes
away from much needed sleep time. The most important items I keep organized are: the
diapers, baby wipes, baby powder, ointment and the diaper genie (a specially designed
trash can that locks in the dirty diaper and the odor). Now that I have everything
organized, preparation is complete.
After completing preparation, I am ready to lay my son on his changing table and the
process begins. The first step is to remove his pants or if I am lucky and he is wearing
pants with snaps around his legs, I unsnap them. Next, while I am holding him with one
hand I reach for two diapers. One diaper is for him to wear and the other will protect me
in case the cool air acts as a catalyst in the urinating process, causing me to become
wet from his "fountain." Now I pull the Velcro flaps on the diaper, detaching them from
the front. Folding down the front of the diaper, I gently grab him around the ankles with
one hand lifting his legs and buttocks in the air, enabling me to remove the diaper from
underneath him. I set the soiled diaper off to the side. Next, I set the extra diaper
over his "fountain" and reach for the baby wipes. Carefully, I wipe him clean; and I am
looking to see if there is a rash, redness, blister, or sore. If there is, I would have
to apply an ointment such as Desatin. Again, I grasp hold of the ankles and lift slightly
to make room for placing the clean diaper under his rear end. If I wanted to apply baby
powder, now would be the time. Then, I carefully release his ankles and fold the front of
the diaper up onto his stomach. While I hold the diaper in that position with one hand, I
take a hold of each flap and attach them to the front of the diaper, which keeps the
diaper on him. For the last time, I grasp his ankles and lift him up to pull his clothing
down from underneath his body. Once his legs have stopped kicking, I can insert them into
the pants and snap the clothing back together. I have now changed his diaper and it is
time for cleanup.
Cleanup is by far the easiest part in the art of diaper changing. I start by putting
everything back exactly where it goes. I then put the dirty diaper and dirty wipes into
the diaper genie, give it a twist and put the lid on it. Lastly, I spray the changing
table with a disinfectant and wipe it down. Finally, the entire diaper changing process
is complete.
My son is now clean and healthy which makes me happy and proud. I have prepared to change
him, gone through the process of changing him and cleaned up after him. I have cleared
another milestone and I consider myself a master diaper changer. That reminds me of a
funny quote I heard by Marshall McLuhan, Canadian communications theorist, that says,
"Diaper backward spells repaid. Think about it." I have thought about it and I would like
to apologize to my mother. Nevertheless, I will continue to be a diaper-changing master.