Brief Summary
This video provides a comprehensive guide on safe and hygienic diapering practices in a childcare setting. It covers essential steps from preparing supplies to disinfecting the changing station, emphasizing safety and infection control. The video also highlights the importance of building a positive relationship with the child during diapering by being respectful and responsive.
- Safety First: The video emphasizes the importance of keeping the child safe during diapering, recommending against using straps on changing pads and ensuring a safe diapering station.
- Hygiene is Key: The video stresses the importance of handwashing, glove use, and proper disinfection of the changing station to prevent the spread of germs.
- Building Relationships: The video encourages caregivers to use diapering time as an opportunity to build a positive relationship with the child through communication and interaction.
Diapering Station Setup
This chapter focuses on setting up a safe and hygienic diapering station. The video recommends using a changing pad without straps to prevent the child from rolling off. It also suggests using a contoured changing pad and a diapering station with a raised side to further enhance safety. To prevent the changing pad from slipping, the video recommends using grip liner or shelf liner. The video also emphasizes the importance of using washable changing pads without tears or deep stitching for easy cleaning.
Diapering Supplies
This chapter focuses on gathering and preparing diapering supplies. The video recommends having all necessary supplies readily available, including diapers, wipes, diaper ointment, a bag for soiled clothes, disinfectant, soap and water, paper towels, and gloves. The video also suggests having three wipes readily available for each diaper change and keeping the wipe container open for easy access. It also recommends using a Kleenex to apply diaper ointment instead of bare hands.
Diapering Procedure
This chapter details the diapering procedure, emphasizing safety, hygiene, and building a positive relationship with the child. The video recommends approaching the child in a kind and respectful manner, explaining what you are doing. It also emphasizes the importance of keeping one hand on the child at all times to prevent them from rolling off. The video then outlines the steps for cleaning the child's bottom, including using a diaper to remove the majority of the poop, wiping from front to back, and ensuring all skin is clean. It also recommends using one wipe per wipe but folding it if needed. After cleaning, the video instructs on how to dispose of the diaper and paper towel, and then remove gloves properly. The video then explains how to wash the child's hands, emphasizing the importance of using soap and water and rinsing well.
Disinfecting the Changing Station
This chapter focuses on disinfecting the changing station after each diaper change. The video recommends removing any paper towels used as a barrier and then spraying the changing pad with disinfectant. It emphasizes the importance of leaving the disinfectant on the surface for the full contact time specified on the product label. If the changing pad is soiled, the video recommends cleaning it with soap and water first, followed by disinfectant. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of washing your hands after disinfecting the changing station.
Handwashing
This chapter provides detailed instructions on handwashing for caregivers. The video recommends washing hands for 20 seconds, emphasizing the importance of rubbing all surfaces of the hands, including the insides, tops, and between fingers. It also suggests washing around rings and cleaning well underneath fingernails. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of rinsing hands thoroughly and drying them well to prevent chapping or soreness.
