Infant/ Toddler Diapering Training Policy and Procedure

Infant/ Toddler Diapering Training Policy and Procedure We use disposable diapers at our center. Children are never left unattended on the diaper-changing table. Safety belts are not used on the diaper changing table. (They are neither washable nor safe.) The diaper changing table is used only for diapering. Toys, pacifiers, papers, dishes, blankets, etc., are not placed on diapering surface. Diaper changing pads are replaced when they become torn/ripped. No tape is present on diaper changing pad.
The following diapering procedure is posted and followed at our center:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Gather supplies before placing child on diapering surface. Place supplies near but not on the diaper changing surface. Place a non-absorbent disposable paper barrier on top of the diaper changing pad.
3. Put on disposable gloves.
4. Remove soiled clothing, if needed, and place the clothing in a plastic bag.
5. Remove soiled disposable diaper and discard in covered trash can.
6. Use a fresh disposable wipe to clean child, wiping front to back (one wipe per swipe). Place each soiled wipe in a covered trash can after each wipe.
7. Discard soiled gloves.
8. Clean your hands with a fresh wipe.
9. Place a clean diaper under child.
10. If needed, apply diapering cream using a clean tissue. Dispose of tissue.
11. Fasten diaper and dress child.
12. Wash child’s hands, dry child’s hands, and return child to a supervised area.
13. Remove disposable paper barrier.
14. Spray entire diapering surface with bleach water solution and wipe clean with a disposable paper towel.