Diaper Changing Procedure

According to the National Resource Center for health and safety in child care, a diaper should be "able to control urine and stool and minimize environmental pollution, child care, environmental surfaces and objects in the context of care for children. "Both disposable and cloth diapers meet this standard, even cloth diapers all modern systems, all in a pocketable design may be the best option to meet this requirement . In any case, the actual procedures of diapers and more crucial for the promotion of health conditions, such as the use of real nappies.

Regulated (licensed or certified) child care programs are required to change the rules of that state or county to comply with regulations. These standards are designed to minimize the disease, in particular, small intestine, promoting healthy and hygienic conditions. Since the vast majority of small bowel diseases in the context of care are spread by fecal contamination, proper sanitation procedures are necessary to stop the spread of diseases like hepatitis A, rotavirus, Giardia, E. Shingella coli. I'm sure we all agree that we want to spread these diseases to our children!

Although the rules of changing a diaper can vary from one state to another, the comfort is good policy are:

Wash your hands before and after changing the diaper of the caregiver
A space dedicated to changing diapers with a tough, washable and near a well that is not used for the preparation of dishes
diaper disposal or storage of toilet paper cloth diapers in a covered container inaccessible
Cleaning and disinfection of the surface changes after each use
Wash your hands after changing diapers
In addition, children should always wear clothes over diapers
Some programs with a single as a waterproof pad under the bare buttocks of children and require that their staff wear disposable gloves when changing diapers for added protection against fecal contamination. This is not necessary until hands are washed and clean and disinfect surfaces.

Do not assume, make sure that every child has, or below, the procedures for the medical station, especially if your child care provider is not regulated. I know that unregulated providers changing diapers on the sofa bed, or on the floor surrounded by other children. One that I know I ask the children, even to throw dirty diapers of other children in the trash! Make sure your child care provider, ask what their station procedures.