ABC Preschool

Preschool or DayCare Diaper Changing Procedure

Preschool or DayCare Diaper Changing Procedure

• Wash hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

• Carry/bring the child to the changing table/surface, keeping soiled clothing away from you and any surfaces you cannot easily clean and sanitize after the change. Always keep a hand on the child

• Put on disposable hand gloves

• Removing necessary clothing from child

• Open soiled diaper and keep child\'s legs away from soiled diaper

• Clean the child\'s diaper area

• Remove the soiled diaper from child, roll, and dispense in garbage, along with hand gloves

• Put on a clean diaper, add diaper cream or any medications as needed, and redress the child

• Wash the child\'s hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

• Wash hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

• Clean and disinfect the diaper-changing surface. Dispose of the disposable paper liner if used on the diaper changing surface in a plastic-lined, hands-free, covered can. If clothing was soiled, securely tie the plastic bag used to store the clothing and send home

• Wash hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

• Return the child to a supervised area