Changing Diapers in Child Care

Summary

This instructional video demonstrates the proper steps for diaper changing, emphasizing hygiene and safety. The process begins with preparing a clean station, followed by handwashing. The presenter shows how to change the diaper, dispose of it hands-free, and clean both the child's and adult's hands. Gloves are used to protect from germs, and the importance of washing hands after diaper changing is highlighted. The video concludes with cleaning the diaper changing area with soap and bleach water, ensuring a sanitary environment for the next use.

Takeaways

• 🧼 'Wash hands thoroughly': The script emphasizes the importance of washing hands for 20 seconds with soap before and after changing a diaper to maintain hygiene.
• 🚮 'Prepare a hands-free diaper disposal station': A hands-free method for disposing of diapers is recommended, such as using a foot pedal or a trash can under the sink with the door left open.
• 🛒 'Gather all supplies before starting': Ensure all necessary items like diapers, wipes, and gloves are ready before beginning the diaper change to avoid contamination.
• 👶 'Use a clean surface for supplies': Keep supplies like wipes and clean diapers on a clean ledge or surface, not directly on the diaper changing table.
• 🧤 'Wear gloves during diaper change': Gloves should be worn to handle soiled diapers and to maintain cleanliness while changing the diaper.
• 👋 'Avoid touching other surfaces': Once the diaper is opened, the handler is considered 'dirty' and should not touch other surfaces until they have washed their hands or changed gloves.
• 👶 'Wipe the child top to bottom': When cleaning the child, always wipe from top to bottom to prevent the spread of bacteria.
• 🚮 'Dispose of the soiled diaper immediately': Place the used diaper directly into the trash can without delay to minimize the spread of germs.
• 👐 'Clean hands and child's hands separately': Use separate wipes to clean the handler's hands and the child's hands after the diaper change.
• 🛁 'Hand washing is still necessary': Even after using wipes, it is crucial to wash hands and the child's hands with soap and water.
• 🧽 'Sanitize the diaper changing area': After the diaper change, clean the changing area with soap and water, followed by a bleach solution to disinfect.

Q & A

What is the first thing to do when changing a diaper according to the script?

The first thing to do is to prepare your diaper changing station with necessary items and a hands-free diaper pil for disposal.

Why is it important to wash hands before starting to change a diaper?

Washing hands before starting ensures that you are not introducing any germs to the child during the diaper changing process.

How long should one wash their hands for according to the script?

Hands should be washed for 20 seconds, which can be counted out loud or in your head.

What is the purpose of having a ledge for diaper changing supplies?

A ledge helps to keep the supplies off the diaper changing table, which is considered a dirty surface, thus maintaining hygiene.

Why should gloves be used during diaper changing?

Gloves are used to protect both the caregiver and the child from germs and to keep hands clean during the diaper change.

What should be done with the used diaper immediately after changing?

The used diaper should be placed directly into the hands-free trash can, ensuring to keep an eye on the child at all times.

How should the gloves be disposed of after changing the diaper?

The gloves should be removed by pinching from the middle and then up and in, and placed into the hands-free diaper changing trash can.

Why is it necessary to clean the child's hands after the diaper change?

Cleaning the child's hands is important to remove any germs that may have been on their hands during the diaper change.

What is the reason for washing the caregiver's hands again after the diaper change?

Washing the caregiver's hands again is necessary because using wipes does not replace the need for proper hand washing.

How should the diaper changing surface be cleaned after use?

The surface should be cleaned first with soap and water, then disinfected with bleach water and left to set for at least 2 minutes.

What is the final step mentioned in the script after cleaning the diaper changing surface?

The final step is to wash the caregiver's hands again after cleaning the diaper changing surface, ensuring they are clean before interacting with the child.