How To Get Out of Diaper Duty: A Confessional

Posted by Ali | Thursday April 26, 2012

No baby knows how to fill a diaper quite like my son. It's epic, really. Even as a newborn when we heard the grunts, saw the redness in his face and the concentration in his stare, we knew it was time to brace for the worst.

But ladies, get ready to thank me because I have figured out how to get my husband to change almost every evening and weekend diaper our son has had for the last 8 months. I'm going to let you in on my little secret: Convince him it's Daddy & Baby Bonding Time!

No joke, this is what I do:

Baby: Grrrrrunt!

Me: (smiles evilly)

Baby: GRRRRRRRRRR….

Me: Oh Daddy!

Alex: (from the basement wielding a power drill) Ya?

Me: Our son needs you!

Baby: …UUUUUNNNNNT! (Brief pause during which he smiles with relief) Agoo?

Alex: (Upstairs now, covered in drywall dust) So what's the problem?

Me: He has a dirty diaper. Can you help him out with that?

Alex: Are you serious? I'm in the middle of (… whatever. I honestly have no idea what he does down there)

Me: But he misses you! You're always so busy and he loves spending time with you.

Baby: (showcasing his best gummy smile. He's totally in on this) Gaaaah?

Me: Awwww! Look how excited he is to see you!

Alex: (sighing) Fine. Hi buddy!

And up they go to the nursery for a diaper change.

I actually think he doesn't mind it. Who wouldn't love seeing the little chubster stuffing his feet in his mouth while burbling something unintelligible? I've even caught Alex singing to him during this intimate time.

It's more important than ever for Dads to be hands-on with kids right from the start, being a good example of a man, a father and husband. These precious moments together in the nursery are a great foundation. And, it gives me a much needed break!

Who does most of the diaper duty in your house?

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11 Comments

	on April 01, 2015 glumbumble 10,038 said: I don't mind being on diaper duty. It's feeding I absolutely hate. Sometimes he takes forever, or he's so messy, or fussy and he just won't finish a bottle. I'd rather deal with messy diapers over that. Plus he's always particularly happy on the changing table for some reason.
	on September 08, 2012 KatelynRose1984 20,704 said: This is so cute! What a fun story. If I ever have another child, I'm totally stealing this.... haha!
	on May 01, 2012 chercher 403 said: so cute. i love your story. so adorable little thing. i could pinch those cheeks forever.
	on April 30, 2012 Henrys 815 said: Who ever is closest to the kid. We have shared the job from day 1, good thing since we have twins!
	on April 27, 2012 GoneBatty 3,196 said: What a cute story! I wish this would work with my husband. He's fine with changing diapers unless they are the stinky ones LOL
	on April 27, 2012 LisaDrew 2,288 said: Hahaha, great story! I do a very similar thing to my husband....but in the end, as stinky as it may be, it really is a good time for bonding :)
	on April 27, 2012 lawrencesharon 1,325 said: This is really an interesting one.
	on April 26, 2012 Aliza 14,011 said: Haha, great story Ali!
	on April 26, 2012 takoda 28,648 said: That was great Ali, you have that man of yours trained well.LOL Back in the day when our guy's were little my hubby would do the deed, but only if he really had to. Other wise it was mom, or grandma doing it. I'm sure happy those days are over with.LOL
	on April 26, 2012 beachbabe 4,164 said: bahahaha I love this. Great story!