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EchoMom 11:38 AM 06-23-2012
I know that at centers there are very specific procedures, but how do in home daycare people do their diapering routines?
Do you change everyone at the same set times?
Do you wear gloves?
How do you sanitize/wash your hands between each change?
How you you disinfect the changing area between each change?
I'm trying to better learn what I should be doing and how to be efficient and most preventitive about spreading germs, as I still haven't quite ironed out the best way for myself.
Do you change everyone at the same set times?
Do you wear gloves?
How do you sanitize/wash your hands between each change?
How you you disinfect the changing area between each change?
I'm trying to better learn what I should be doing and how to be efficient and most preventitive about spreading germs, as I still haven't quite ironed out the best way for myself.
Springdaze 12:30 PM 06-23-2012
As far as sanitary things, the state has guidelines on that. I dont use gloves, but whether or not I did, I would, and am required to wash my hands and the child's hands each time. I wipe the changing table each time with a non bleach (just in case its not dry) disinfectant and make sure it kills on contact, not 10 minutes later.
I usually change the kids at around 930-10 unless they need it before and again after lunch, then after nap and everyone is done again at 5. I check after that to make sure they are dry for pick up. of course always on demand if doody calls! Then I wrap the stinkies in a plastic bag and throw it right in the outside garbage.
I usually change the kids at around 930-10 unless they need it before and again after lunch, then after nap and everyone is done again at 5. I check after that to make sure they are dry for pick up. of course always on demand if doody calls! Then I wrap the stinkies in a plastic bag and throw it right in the outside garbage.
pootmcgoot 12:59 PM 06-23-2012
I wipe the changing pad between each change with a non bleach Clorox wipe thing. I wash my hands and the kids hands after.
Cloth diapers are stored in bags. Disposables are tossed.
I change dcb every 2 hours. Dd is changed when wet (close to potty training).
Cloth diapers are stored in bags. Disposables are tossed.
I change dcb every 2 hours. Dd is changed when wet (close to potty training).
pootmcgoot 01:04 PM 06-23-2012
I swear I'm literate. My iPod on the other hand struggles. Lol.
Michael 01:55 PM 06-23-2012
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Michael 01:57 PM 06-23-2012
Originally Posted by pootmcgoot:
I swear I'm literate. My iPod on the other hand struggles. Lol.
I swear I'm literate. My iPod on the other hand struggles. Lol.
I have the same problem with my iPhone and iPad. I fixed most of the error but could not figure out what the last word was.
spud912 03:05 PM 06-23-2012
My diaper changing pad is in the bathroom (I have a long counter) which makes everything convenient. I follow the state rules for licensed child care centers. I worked as a regulator for several years, so I am very consistent on following the diaper-changing rules, despite being legally unlicensed.
I get the supplies out (diaper, wipes and gloves), put the child on the pad, put on the gloves, undress and remove the soiled diaper, wipe the child with their individual wipes, wrap the diaper in the gloves as I'm wrapping the diaper, dispose of the diaper, put on a clean diaper and re-dress, wash the child's hands, put the child down, spray the pad with a bleach solution, then wash my hands. I do this for every child, even if that means I wash my hands 3 times within a matter of minutes. I change diapers on a schedule of every 2 hours (or more frequently if the diaper is soiled between scheduled diaper changing times).
I get the supplies out (diaper, wipes and gloves), put the child on the pad, put on the gloves, undress and remove the soiled diaper, wipe the child with their individual wipes, wrap the diaper in the gloves as I'm wrapping the diaper, dispose of the diaper, put on a clean diaper and re-dress, wash the child's hands, put the child down, spray the pad with a bleach solution, then wash my hands. I do this for every child, even if that means I wash my hands 3 times within a matter of minutes. I change diapers on a schedule of every 2 hours (or more frequently if the diaper is soiled between scheduled diaper changing times).
jojosmommy 01:25 PM 06-24-2012
I have a changing set up in the bathroom. I pull out everyones diapers, wipes and the bleach mixture we are required to use (all are put away under sink). I line up all the kids, change one, spray, wipe, wash and re- glove, get the next kid, spray wipe, etc. I like using disposable gloves.
Everyone arrives here at 730-8 so I do diaper changes at 9:30-10 before outside time, noon before bed, 3 after nap, and the occassional one when someone poops in between.
Everyone arrives here at 730-8 so I do diaper changes at 9:30-10 before outside time, noon before bed, 3 after nap, and the occassional one when someone poops in between.
Blackcat31 05:45 PM 06-24-2012
Originally Posted by Michael:
I have the same problem with my iPhone and iPad. I fixed most of the error but could not figure out what the last word was.
LOL! I have the same problem with my iPhone and iPad. I fixed most of the error but could not figure out what the last word was.
pting=potty training.
Unregistered 06:08 AM 06-25-2012
I check and change children every 1.5 - 2 hours. Have you checked out the FCCERS guidelines on diaper changes????? IT is totally crazy! If we did all of that, I would have to hire someone to do nothing else but diapers! I sanitize after and wash hands, but the guidelines are a bit much!
Lianne 05:42 AM 06-27-2012
I don't change diapers on a set schedule. If they poop, they get changed. The kid that gets picked up just after naptime, gets changed just before naptime. Everyone else gets changed just after naptime. Mat leave here is a year so its unusual for children under 12mos to be in care. If a diaper looks or feels wet, I change them.
I don't wear gloves, I wipe the change table with a diaper wipe after each kid, if I change them laying down. Most kids older than a year (and stable on their feet) get changed while standing up if they're just wet so I don't bother wiping the table in between. I don't wash my hands in between. I guess I should but I don't.
I don't stress out about germs. I don't clean or sanitize anything everyday. I clean things when I notice they're dirty. I must be doing something right because my group is rarely sick beyond a basic cold.
I don't wear gloves, I wipe the change table with a diaper wipe after each kid, if I change them laying down. Most kids older than a year (and stable on their feet) get changed while standing up if they're just wet so I don't bother wiping the table in between. I don't wash my hands in between. I guess I should but I don't.
I don't stress out about germs. I don't clean or sanitize anything everyday. I clean things when I notice they're dirty. I must be doing something right because my group is rarely sick beyond a basic cold.
EchoMom 06:30 AM 06-27-2012
Why do people change older kids standing up? When I worked at the Montessori school we always changed them standing and I've tried it a few times here at my own home daycare but it's much harder I think and never seems to be on right and I need a 3rd hand!
Why do people change them standing up? Am I missing something?
Hmm, who else is in the Worthington/Powell area???
Why do people change them standing up? Am I missing something?
Hmm, who else is in the Worthington/Powell area???
Lianne 06:32 AM 06-27-2012
I find it easier. It's helpful to be able to change them wherever I am if we go on a field trip instead of hunting down a change table with five kids in tow.