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Module 7: Healthy Practices: Nutrition and Fitness

Diapering and Toileting

Page 6
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Diaper changing is a task requiring special attention because germs love warm, damp, dark places, and there is no place warmer, damper and darker than a soiled diaper.

Steps when changing a diaper:
  1. Wash hands.
  2. Gather necessary material.
  3. Put disposable gloves on hands.
  4. Place child gently on table and remove diaper.
  5. Dispose of diaper in a hands-free garbage can with a lid.
  6. Clean the child’s diaper area from front to back, using a clean, damp wipe for each wipe.
  7. Apply topical cream / ointment / lotion when written consent is on file.
  8. Remove gloves.
  9. Wash hands or use wet wipe (if no fecal matter on hands).
  10. Put on clean diaper and dress the child.
  11. Wash child’s hands with soap and running water or with wet wipe and dry hands with paper towel.
  12. Place child in safe place.
  13. Clean and disinfect diapering area and any equipment touched.
  14. Wash hands.

Each diaper changing area is required to have posted instructions on this procedure.

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