Procedure
For Diapering A Child
1. Organize needed supplies within reach:
-fresh diaper and clean clothes (if necessary)
-dampened paper towels or premoistened toweletts for cleaning child’s
bottom !child’s personal, labeled, ointment (if provided by parents)
!trash disposal bag
2. Place a disposable covering (such as roll paper) on the portion of
the diapering table where you will place the child’s bottom. Diapering
surfaces should be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easy to clean. Don’t
use areas that come in close contact with children during play such
as couches, floor areas where children play, etc.
3. If using gloves, put them on now.
4. Using only your hands, pick up and hold the child away from your
body. Don’t cradle the child in your arms and risk soiling your
cloths.
5. Lay the child on the paper or towel.
6. Remove soiled diaper (and soiled clothes).
7. Put disposable diapers in a plastic-lined trash receptacle.
8. Put soiled reusable diaper and /or soiled clothes WITHOUT RINSING
in a plastic bag to give to parents.
9. Clean child’s bottom with some premoistened disposable toweletts
or a dampened, single-use, disposable towel.
10. Place the soiled toweletts or towel in a plastic-lined trash receptacle.
11. If the child needs a more thorough washing, use soap, running water,
and pater towels.
12. Remove the disposable covering from beneath the child. Discard it
in a plastic-lined receptacle.
13. If you are wearing gloves, remove and dispose of them now in a plastic-lined
receptacle.
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14. Wash your hands. NOTE: The diapering table should be next to a sink
with running water so that you can wash your hands without leaving the
diapered child unattended. However, if a sink is not within reach of
the diapering table, don’t leave the child unattended on the diapering
table to go to a sink; wipe your hands with some premoistened toweletts
instead. NEVER leave a child alone on the diapering table.
15. Wash the child’s hands under running water.
16. Diaper and dress the child.
17. Disinfect the diapering surface immediately after you finish diapering
the child.
18. Return the child to the activity area.
19. Clean and disinfect:
- The diapering area,
-all equipment or supplies that were touched, and
-soiled crib or cot, if needed.
20. Wash your hands under running water. |