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Doing Your “Dooty”
Category: BlogThe one inevitable of a daycare is that most children will be in diapers. For this reason, it is important to purchase and maintain good diaper changing stations. The stations should be large enough to hold some larger children adequately. The children should be able to rest comfortably on a cushion. In most cases, these tables come with the cushion that straps to the top of the changing area. When infants are being changed, the cushion should provide adequate support for their head. Another consideration for a good changing table is the amount of storage space. Depending on the size of the Daycare, multiple diaper changing stations could be purchased for each section. This will allow for more storage for diapers and wet wipes. Each child should have their diapering supplies labeled for sanitation purposes and they should be stored safely away to avoid any contamination that may occur during the diaper changing process. Latex-free gloves should be easily accessible as should paper or plastic to keep everything clean. The cushion must be wiped down between each child. Finally, safety is extremely important. Since all changing tables stand at a height that is easy for an adult to change a diaper, it is possible that the child could roll off and hurt themselves. For this reason, the cushion must be secured with the appropriate straps. Once the child is placed on the table, they too should be strapped securely. Most importantly, do not leave the child unattended. That is again, why everything should be stored nearby or brought to the table prior to putting the child on the changing table.