Does hubby help in changing baby's diapers?

@wdiong (1815)
Singapore
January 23, 2007 11:29pm CST
I am wondering whether most hubbies have an aversion to changing their baby's diapers especially when the baby did a poo poo. I'm the one who changes my kids diapers 99% of the time. My hubby only did it once or twice. Whenever I ask him to help change the diapers, he'll find all kids of excuses to get out of it. Must mummies be the ones to do the 'dirty' job all the time? Any one out there is in the same situation as me? I would love to hear from you.
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@MakDomMom (1474)
• United States
24 Jan 07
My husband has done if fair share of wet and dirty diapers in both our kids. I never have to ask him twice to change a diaper. It probably helps that he is the oldest of 5 kids and there is a 17 year gap between him and his youngest sister.
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
25 Jan 07
Yes, you're right. His upbringing does a play a part. My hubby did not have to lift a finger to do anyhousehold chores before he got married.
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• Philippines
24 Jan 07
My husband changes our baby's diapers even if I don't ask him, too. Maybe that is one way of making up for lost time for both me and our child. He is seldom at home with us because he works far from us. And when he is at home, he devotes his time with the baby.
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
24 Jan 07
Good for you. My husband works overseas too, he comes back once in a couple of months. He's good in playing with the children but leaves the diapers to me. I'd be amazed if he ever did it without even being asked.
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@runsgame (2031)
• India
24 Jan 07
of course, my hub will help in this regard., he is so supportive and co operative in all his work and he loves also much to help me at all times
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
24 Jan 07
You are indeed very blessed to have such a loving and supportive hubby.
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@lisado (1227)
• United States
25 Jan 07
My husband is good about helping with the boys when he isn't at work. I tend to change them, but he has no problem doing it if I am busy or doing something else. He grew up helping to take care of nieces and nephews, plus his mom had a daycare, so he is no stranger to dirty diapers. :)
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• United States
25 Jan 07
Yes, I'm in your boat :) I change my daughter's diapers 99% of the time & I am the stay @ home Mom so of course I would because I spend the majority of the time with her. When he's home and she just has a wet diaper my husband doesn't have a problem with that-- although, I have to ask him to do it ( he doesn't just think on hiw own to check to see if she needs changed) but, if she poops-- -O- boy, he can't stand it. He has done it several times because I have made him--telling him it's good for him to do that every once in awhile. But, he can't stand it & will do anything if I don't make him do it.
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
25 Jan 07
Ha! Finally I have someone who shares the same plight as me and understands how I feel. Thank you for sharing, really appreciate it!
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@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
24 Jan 07
My husband will change diapers if I ask him to, or if I'm gone. He never just changes it on his own. And when he does change it, he sometimes acts like it's this huge favor for me. It drives me crazy. But I really shouldn't complain, he does a lot of other stuff around the house.
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
24 Jan 07
Yeah that I must agree, my hubby does help out in other areas in the house too but just shuns changing diapers.
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
7 Feb 07
well i change my daughters diapers most of the time, cause i'm home with her full time! but he'll help out if i'm busy or not home! my friend tho, her husband refuses to change their childrens diapers, until now her youngest daughter once he stayed home with her while my friend was out running errands and she came home and there was poop stuck to the babies bottom he left her poop until her mom came home! can u believe that, but when the baby ended up with a bad rash! he learned his lesson, i mean he won't just volunteer but if he's watching her then he'll do it! my husband says they're my kids too i have to take care of them as well! which i feel lucky about!
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
8 Feb 07
You are indeed fortunate to have a hubby like that :)
@serenetee (380)
• Singapore
7 Feb 07
I am trying to recall and I think he had not done it even once. It was done either by myself, my maid or my mother-in-law! He did try to change for my kids when the diapers were wet but not with poo. He was lucky to be spared from this chore with so many women around. I remembered he'd be blamed whenever the diapers leaked as he was the weakest link.
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
7 Feb 07
Well over here is me, me, and me alone changing diapers day in and day out. Wonder when my son is going to be toilet trained.
@Sawsen (793)
• United States
10 Feb 07
Actually, my husband helps me change the diapers. I think we believe it's an equal effort. I guess it just depends on who's with her. And the time that she needs changing lol. Usually in the morning, well take turns. And then in the day, I'll do it since I'll be home with her. And then at night, he'll do it.
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
10 Feb 07
It's so sweet and touching to hear this. Both of you really make a great husband/wife team.
@sweetee (420)
• Australia
4 Apr 07
My other half is more than happy to change nappies. I don't ever half to ask him to change them and we often argue over who should be allowed to change the nappy as we both want to.. I guess i got a good man lol
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
4 Apr 07
My, your hubby sure is a rare gem. Hard to find a man who simply loves to change diapers.
• United States
10 Feb 07
I'm not married yet and don't have any kids yet. But when I do, I want my hubby to also help with the diapers. Why should the mom have to do everything. The mom already had to carry the baby for 9 months and give birth. Isn't that enough lol.
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
10 Feb 07
Yeah, I hope you'll someone who's willing to help you out in the diaper changing of your future baby as it also shows to a certain extent how much he loves and cares for you.
@rlshaw (871)
• United States
29 Jan 07
No he doesn't change them very often..On an average of 1 time a month.. and never stinky ones... He changed a diaper this weekend so he is good for the next month or two...lol... Men.. :)
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• Canada
12 Nov 07
For about the first six months or so my hubby was laxed in the diaper changing department too! I think most men go through that phase for some reason. Haven't met a man yet that hadn't changed more then 10 diapers by the time their kid was 5 or 6 months lol. PurpleTeddyBear
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
12 Nov 07
Thank you for responding. A good news is that my son able to pee/poo in the potty or toilet during the day now although he still needs to be in diapers when he sleeps. Phew!
• United States
6 Apr 07
My husband is really good at changing diapers . I dont even have to ask. love that man.
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• Canada
12 Nov 07
Must be nice!
• United States
3 Apr 07
My hubby changed diapers quite a bit with our first born. I had to go back to work, not long after I had our baby. I worked nights and hubby worked days, so he had no choice. When we were finally able to live on one income, I stayed home and most of the diaper changing was done by me. Our second child he helped with diaper changings but not nearly as much as our first child.
@sarah22 (3979)
• United States
3 Apr 07
diapers - clean and fresh, many to choose from
yes, i did not think he would but when our daughter was born, he was always there to change her. he did too with our son.
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@nfhs79 (861)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 07
Yes. My husband do change diapers for my baby. He always do that when I'm in the kitchen or not around. But, he feel uncomfortable when the baby did the 'big' poo poo. He he. But, he always do help me. I dun mind if he didn't do the 'dirty' job. Here, we need to give and take positively. :)
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@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
5 Feb 07
I would be as 'positive ' as you too if my hubby does it voluntarily once in a while....
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
25 Feb 07
My hubby was a great help with our daughter, even with changing her diaper. If it needed to be done, most times he was the one to get to her 1st.
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• Hong Kong
25 Feb 07
Changing diapers? From day one, I am the one that changed my son diapers most of the time. Maybe it's because I am taking care of him more. I am the daddy.
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• United States
26 Feb 07
I never have a problem. We have twins, so there are twice the diapers anyway! hehe
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