Sh*t Happens: Everything You Need to Know About Dealing With Messy Poos

As a new mum or dad, there are a lot of things to stress over, but don't let a messy poo be something that keeps you up at night (your baby will already do plenty of that!). The best piece of parenting advice we can give you is that poo happens, and you shouldn't let it interrupt or ruin precious moments with your little one. Below are some of the most common new-parent concerns when it comes to your baby's messy poos and our suggestions for dealing with nappies efficiently and how the new Pampers® Baby-Dry™ Nappy Pants can help you avoid the dreaded poonami altogether.

If you're one of the 38 percent of parents worried about where you'll be able to clean your baby when out in public*, your concern is valid. The key is to have an exit strategy at all times. Be sure to keep a few disposable pee pads in your nappy bag in case you find yourself in a public setting with no access to a toilet. You can also invest in a nappy bag that has a fold-out changing station/crib — perfect for on-the-go messes that need to be dealt with discreetly and effectively.

No one wants to deal with a leaky nappy, which can be a total day-ruiner for mum, dad, and baby. Whether you don't want to be stuck out in public without a spare set of clothes or you want to avoid an impromptu bath time, the best way to save yourself from the poonami is to pick a nappy that works overtime to protect against leaks. Enter the new Pampers® Baby-Dry™ Nappy Pants, which have 12 hours of all-around leakage protection. From the new Stop and Protect pocket to prevent leaks up the back to the 360-degree fit that adapts to your baby's tummy to help prevent gaps and leaks up the front to the double leg cuffs that help prevent leaks around those adorable leg rolls, these nappy pants don't leave you vulnerable to avoidable leaks.

Obviously, no one likes a fussy baby, but especially a fussy baby in the middle of the night. A wet nappy or a messy poo could be the reason your baby's sleep is getting interrupted. Unfortunately, there's no stopping a poo from happening, and you'll have to deal with it quickly, but the new Pampers® Baby-Dry™ Nappy Pants' absorbent core can help prevent leaks that will require a full pyjama and bedding swap. And while a good nappy is key, there are other ways you can limit the disruption to your baby's sleep schedule. First, keep the lights down low during the middle of the night, and use gentle wipes to help soothe your baby's delicate skin immediately. Also, if you're not feeding the baby, leave the sound machine on so they will hopefully snooze through the whole thing.

Over 58 percent of parents say that when a messy poo hits, it's almost always up the back (19 percent even reported poo leaks that reached their baby's hair!)*. And when you take into account that the first six months of your baby's life are spent on their back, it gives new meaning to the phrase "striking back." Not only are their clothes dirty, but think of all the car-seat covers, bassinet sheets, play pads, and sofa cushions that fell victim to the poonami?! While Pampers® Baby-Dry™ Nappy Pants can help prevent this from ever happening in the first place, you may want to consider having backups of everything, just in case. Also, don't sleep on a good stain remover.

*500 UK Parents of 0-3 year olds carried out between 24.04.32 to 10.05.21 by OnePoll.