Change/changing

Most parents/minders decide for themselves when a baby's diaper (BE nappy) needs to be changed.

The tot generally has no say in the matter.

Nurses/carers might ask adult diaper- wearers 'Do you need changing?'

Thank you.

But I didn't understand at all.
Then are these gramatically correct? If so and that is far away from the original intention, then what does each mean?

In my lexicon, a baby is not old enough to understand such questions.
I vaguely remembers just saying baby-talk like 'Nice new didee,yes, yes, gooood boy!'

CliveIn my lexicon, a baby is not old enough to understand such questions.I vaguely remembers just saying baby-talk like 'Nice new didee,yes, yes, gooood boy!'

No, Clive. This isn't about whether they understand it or not. It's about whether I am talking correctly.

onizoI am asking to a baby waiting for his diaper to be changed.1. Do you want the change? 2. Do you want the changing? Are the both fine to use?

Focusing only on the language and not the potential repercussions of consulting the baby in this matter, I would say that neither of these sound natural.

these would be more natural:

Do you want/nee

I thought the appropriateness of the term 'baby' might be of interest, along with a little humour.

khoff onizoI am asking to a baby waiting for his diaper to be changed.1. Do you want the change? 2. Do you want the changing? Are the both fine to use?Focusing only on the language and not the potential repercussions of consulting the baby in this matter, I would say that neither of these sound natural.these would be more natural:Do you want/need changing?Do you want/need

CliveI thought the appropriateness of the term 'baby' might be of interest, along with a little humour.

I don't know why you are doing this. Do you hate me? If not, just answer the question.

onizoI don't know why you are doing this. Do you hate me? If not, just answer the question.

You are taking it too seriously. It's just a bit of opportunistic humour.

"Do you want the change?" might be heard if you buy something that costs $99.99 and pay for it with a $100 bill.

"The change" also refers to menopause.

"The changing" by itself is rarely heard. The context that comes to mind most readily is "The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace".

I've never heard anyone use the nouns "the change" or "the changing" referring t