Nappy Changing Procedures

11.8 Nappy Changing Procedure

· Safety approved nappy changing facilities are provided.

· Children are checked regularly throughout the day and are changed immediately as required.

· Parents supply all nappies, cotton wool or wipes and barrier creams for their own child and these supplies are labelled appropriately. I have separate containers where I keep all the neppy changing related items belonging to each child.

· I use disposable gloves when changing nappies.

· The changing area is cleaned before and after each use.

· Soiled nappies and wipes are put into a plastic bag in a sealed bin that is emptied regularly.

· I check to ensure that the child’s clothing is dry and any wet or soiled clothing is changed.

· A child is never left alone or unsupervised in the changing area. (This goes for children who are not able to use the toilet on their own since the changing area is located in the bathroom.)

· Any incidents of nappy rash are treated appropriately and discussed with parents.

· Nappy sacks are a choking/smothering hazard and are kept out of reach of children.

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