to be changed. may it be because he is uncomfortable or because we have an appointment and want to change him before we leave the house – especially in the beginning it’s our call and we carefully have to pick the moment when we let the child know what’s about to happen.
often we realize (or, yes – smell) that it’s time for some changing. this is in our mind and we are aware of it. the child, however, might not necessarily feel that way. he might be busy playing or observing the world around him. he might be so engaged that the wet diaper is not bothering him. yet. that’s 