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Boymom 06:19 AM 04-25-2016
Do you have parents bring a certain amount of diapers/pull-ups in a backpack or bag everyday or do you have them bring a lot and you just tell them when you are getting low? I really don't like having to keep up with how much each kid has, so I'm wanting them to bring a certain amount every day. Would that be a lot to ask of the parents?
Claraskids 06:27 AM 04-25-2016
All of my current parents bring me a large supply of diapers and wipes. I just let them know when their child is within a day or two of running low. Hasn't ever been an issue so far.
The only parent who insisted on bringing a daily diaper bag was the one who always ran out before the day was over. I am not a fan of the daily diaper bag.
The only parent who insisted on bringing a daily diaper bag was the one who always ran out before the day was over. I am not a fan of the daily diaper bag.
Blackcat31 06:30 AM 04-25-2016
I require parents to bring a month's supply of diapers and a refill package of wet wipes the first week of each month.
I do NOT allow diaper bags to be brought or left here.
If a child runs low before the refill, date I just send a quick text and the parent refills a bit sooner.
I do NOT allow diaper bags to be brought or left here.
If a child runs low before the refill, date I just send a quick text and the parent refills a bit sooner.
Thriftylady 06:32 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I require parents to bring a month's supply of diapers and a refill package of wet wipes the first week of each month.
I do NOT allow diaper bags to be brought or left here.
If a child runs low before the refill, date I just send a quick text and the parent refills a bit sooner.
This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!I require parents to bring a month's supply of diapers and a refill package of wet wipes the first week of each month.
I do NOT allow diaper bags to be brought or left here.
If a child runs low before the refill, date I just send a quick text and the parent refills a bit sooner.
Boymom 06:40 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!
Oh my goodness I think I almost just threw up my breakfast!! I don't even know what I would do if I saw that!This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!
Boymom 06:43 AM 04-25-2016
I think I need to make some changes then because one of the kids has a bag with all kinds of stuff in it and it takes me forever to find anything. AND I have to change him out of his pajamas every day. Soooo, I think I will just tell them to come dressed and to bring a supply of diapers and such. Thank you all!
Blackcat31 06:51 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
I think I need to make some changes then because one of the kids has a bag with all kinds of stuff in it and it takes me forever to find anything. AND I have to change him out of his pajamas every day. Soooo, I think I will just tell them to come dressed and to bring a supply of diapers and such. Thank you all!
Yeah, I don't dress kids. I don't care how early they arrive. I think I need to make some changes then because one of the kids has a bag with all kinds of stuff in it and it takes me forever to find anything. AND I have to change him out of his pajamas every day. Soooo, I think I will just tell them to come dressed and to bring a supply of diapers and such. Thank you all!
They stay in what they come in. Even those kids that can dress themselves...
All parents have the same 24 hours in a day...no excuse to not dress your child before drop off.
TheToyboxKids 06:55 AM 04-25-2016
They all bring in a bulk supply and I tell them when there is a few days supply left. Most of them have been good and keep track also.
I also have parents bring in a bulk supply of wipe refills. Even parents with children out of diapers. I like to use them for a wipe down of hands, tables, etc prior to washing/cleaning (especially after outdoor activity, arts and crafts, other messy activities).
I also have parents bring in a bulk supply of wipe refills. Even parents with children out of diapers. I like to use them for a wipe down of hands, tables, etc prior to washing/cleaning (especially after outdoor activity, arts and crafts, other messy activities).
TheToyboxKids 06:56 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!
Oh my goodness. Eek and yikes!This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!
LysesKids 06:58 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I require parents to bring a month's supply of diapers and a refill package of wet wipes the first week of each month.
I do NOT allow diaper bags to be brought or left here.
If a child runs low before the refill, date I just send a quick text and the parent refills a bit sooner.
I do the same except I supply the wipes; the only parent that has to refill every few days is the family that does cloth diapers & they bring 3 wet bags & 21 diapers at a timeI require parents to bring a month's supply of diapers and a refill package of wet wipes the first week of each month.
I do NOT allow diaper bags to be brought or left here.
If a child runs low before the refill, date I just send a quick text and the parent refills a bit sooner.
Blackcat31 07:02 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by LysesKids:
I do the same except I supply the wipes; the only parent that has to refill every few days is the family that does cloth diapers & they bring 3 wet bags & 21 diapers at a time
I have a cloth diaper family too. I do the same except I supply the wipes; the only parent that has to refill every few days is the family that does cloth diapers & they bring 3 wet bags & 21 diapers at a time
They do pretty much the same thing as your family ^^.
JackandJill 07:06 AM 04-25-2016
Everyone brings them in bulk, I supply the wipes. I let parents know a few days a head of time when they need to send more.
The only time I have allowed them to bring diapers daily were with two different parents who worked at the hospital, and came inconsistently due to their rotating schedules. But I did require them to have a certain amount each day, so there was no chance of me running out those days.
And I would not be dressing kids after they arrive. Whatever they come in, they play in!
The only time I have allowed them to bring diapers daily were with two different parents who worked at the hospital, and came inconsistently due to their rotating schedules. But I did require them to have a certain amount each day, so there was no chance of me running out those days.
And I would not be dressing kids after they arrive. Whatever they come in, they play in!
Baby Beluga 08:18 AM 04-25-2016
I don't allow any bags to be brought in.
Each parent brings in a large supply of diaper and wipes for their child(ren). I have a place on their daily sheets for needed supplies; when they are running low I write "diaper and wipes, will need by Wednesday please."
FWIW since you have a family bringing in a bag every day. I store all of this in a cabinet (one of those free standing pantry cabinets from walmart). Each child has their own shelf. On their shelf I keep a gallon baggie with two changes of clothes (shirt, socks, bottoms and underwear) diapers, wipes and any cream the child may have. This eliminates the need for bags to be brought back and forth
Each parent brings in a large supply of diaper and wipes for their child(ren). I have a place on their daily sheets for needed supplies; when they are running low I write "diaper and wipes, will need by Wednesday please."
FWIW since you have a family bringing in a bag every day. I store all of this in a cabinet (one of those free standing pantry cabinets from walmart). Each child has their own shelf. On their shelf I keep a gallon baggie with two changes of clothes (shirt, socks, bottoms and underwear) diapers, wipes and any cream the child may have. This eliminates the need for bags to be brought back and forth
Dilley Beans 09:08 AM 04-25-2016
I prefer parents bring a month's worth or a whole box, etc. We keep some clothing and other items as listed in my handbook. I don't want to remind them to bring more stuff that often and parents love bringing just their kid to daycare everyday and everything else being here.
MunchkinWrangler 09:14 AM 04-25-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
I think I need to make some changes then because one of the kids has a bag with all kinds of stuff in it and it takes me forever to find anything. AND I have to change him out of his pajamas every day. Soooo, I think I will just tell them to come dressed and to bring a supply of diapers and such. Thank you all!
I think it causes a safety hazard as well. You never know what is in that diaper bag. Also, truly, I don't think any of us have the time to search through the bag everyday to check for hazards. I think I need to make some changes then because one of the kids has a bag with all kinds of stuff in it and it takes me forever to find anything. AND I have to change him out of his pajamas every day. Soooo, I think I will just tell them to come dressed and to bring a supply of diapers and such. Thank you all!
I started a family and it took a full week before I just had to tell them(even though it was spelled out clearly about supplies at daycare)NO MORE DIAPER BAG! I had to be not so nice about either, family came with a change of clothes too because dcb came in pajamas, I had to explain being ready for the day also.
permanentvacation 11:22 AM 04-25-2016
I offer to supply all diapers, pull-ups, wipes, everything. But, if a parent wants to lower their rate just a little, they can supply those things. I then require that they bring a brand new entire pack of whatever they are supplying. As I get low, I let them know (typically on Fridays) to bring me a new pack the next day.
If they want to supply baby formula they have to give me a new, unopened can. I now have a baby who drinks liquid formula, so I had the parents bring me a week's worth plus 2 extra days' so I always have extra if they forget to bring some the next Monday. I also require the same, a week's worth plus 2 extra days' worth if they supply baby food.
I used to have parents bring a daily diaper bag. But one lady's bag had SCORES of ants in it that got all over my counter! When I told her about it, she acted like it was no big deal and was normal for her!
Plus you have to worry about dangerous things they have in their bags, if they leave money or credit cards that they later lose and accuse you about taking them out of the bag. Plus you only have a small supply of the items and you might need more than the parent expected.
If they want to supply baby formula they have to give me a new, unopened can. I now have a baby who drinks liquid formula, so I had the parents bring me a week's worth plus 2 extra days' so I always have extra if they forget to bring some the next Monday. I also require the same, a week's worth plus 2 extra days' worth if they supply baby food.
I used to have parents bring a daily diaper bag. But one lady's bag had SCORES of ants in it that got all over my counter! When I told her about it, she acted like it was no big deal and was normal for her!
Plus you have to worry about dangerous things they have in their bags, if they leave money or credit cards that they later lose and accuse you about taking them out of the bag. Plus you only have a small supply of the items and you might need more than the parent expected.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:32 AM 04-25-2016
I keep about 10 diapers/pull-ups at a time and send a note when there's only a few left. I don't have many diapered children (only 1 each day), though, and they usually only wet 2-4 per day and use the toilet other times.
Crazy8 11:50 AM 04-25-2016
I have them bring a pack of diapers and I let them know when we are running low, I supply the wipes. I have one parent who brings a diaper bag and every day its sent home the same way it came in - completely untouched. I think I am going to add the "no diaper bag" rule to my handbook!
Jazzii 12:46 PM 04-25-2016
In general, our parents bring in appx a month supply of diapers and each parent brings in a box of wipes. Being home daycare in NY we are supposed to have bookbagsfor jackets and cubby sharing. Each child in diapers has their own diaper cubbie with changing cream and extra clothes.
We have a parent who does the diaper bag against our requests (we think its money) and she must bring, at minimum 10 diapers daily
We have a parent who does the diaper bag against our requests (we think its money) and she must bring, at minimum 10 diapers daily
e.j. 03:17 PM 04-25-2016
I'm flexible and don't mind letting the parents decide what they want to do about supplying diapers and wipes as long as I have enough to get through each day. Most parents like to bring a large supply of diapers and wipes and replenish the supply when it's getting low. Some start out bringing a diaper bag back and forth each day but lugging the bag back and forth usually gets old fast and they start giving me a larger supply to keep here.
After reading through the replies, though, (not to mention the other thread about bed bugs!) I'm starting to rethink allowing diaper bags. Roaches and ants??
After reading through the replies, though, (not to mention the other thread about bed bugs!) I'm starting to rethink allowing diaper bags. Roaches and ants??
Mike 03:22 PM 04-25-2016
I would require them supplied in advance and notify them when running low.
That reminded me of one of my grandparents houses when I was a kid. If I ever have that happen, I would put it right outside for the parent to get when they return.
Originally Posted by permanentvacation:
I offer to supply all diapers, pull-ups, wipes, everything. But, if a parent wants to lower their rate just a little, they can supply those things. I then require that they bring a brand new entire pack of whatever they are supplying. As I get low, I let them know (typically on Fridays) to bring me a new pack the next day.
I'm thinking about doing it that way as well. In your case, do most of the parents bring their own or let you provide them?I offer to supply all diapers, pull-ups, wipes, everything. But, if a parent wants to lower their rate just a little, they can supply those things. I then require that they bring a brand new entire pack of whatever they are supplying. As I get low, I let them know (typically on Fridays) to bring me a new pack the next day.
Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!
This. I don't like diaper bags coming here. Once years ago a parent brought one in with roaches climbing out of it. Nope!
That reminded me of one of my grandparents houses when I was a kid. If I ever have that happen, I would put it right outside for the parent to get when they return.
Unregistered 03:00 PM 04-26-2016
When my son was in diapers, they'd have us provide a large pack of diapers (I'd say about 2 weeks worth) and wipes, and would then let us know when he was running low. My son was formula fed, so I'd and I bring in a big can of unopened formula and they'd let me know when that was running low, and 2 changes of clothes, all to be kept there. When he started on baby fiis, they'd request a week's worth of food to be brought in on Mondays, all these were kept in each child cubby. Friday's the sheet and blanket for nap time were sent home to be washed, and then would need to be brought back on Mondays. This worked out well for me as a dcm, then I only needed to bring my son each day, rather than lugging a bag of supplies back and forth.