Nappy changing

Requirement:

EYFS 2021 > Safeguarding and welfare requirements > 3.1; 3.2; 3.3

EYFS 2021 > Child protection > 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.7; 3.8

We understand the importance of being sensitive to the wellbeing of children in our care. At times of changing nappies and providing intimate care, we will strive to protect a child’s wellbeing through providing privacy, not being judgmental, and only doing what is required at the time.

Procedure (how we put the policy into practice)

Our preference is to use washable nappies as this means that we take protecting the environment very seriously. If a parent wants to do the same, we will provide, free of charge, a washable nappies kit with all you will need until your child is fully toilet trained.

We will put this policy in practice by:

• Asking parents to provide disposable nappies (we will provide wipes and cream)
• Keeping each child’s nappy equipment separate
• Having a designated area for changing nappies. This meets the balance of providing privacy to the child, whilst also ensuring we are able to supervise other children in our care
• Ensuring that all staff members report the need for a child’s nappy change prior to proceeding, and also that they will also follow this policy
• Ensuring no-one else other than approved staff / childcare assistants will be allowed to change a child’s nappy
• Asking parents to ensure that their child arrives with a clean nappy on. If the child’s nappy becomes soiled on the way to the setting, we expect parents to inform us so that we can change their nappy as soon as possible
• Ensuring we change their nappy on a regular basis (we will check at least once every three hours) to minimise their discomfort and to avoid nappy rash
• Changing a child’s nappy if it is soiled, or if it looks full
• Recording all nappy changes within the child’s daily diary. If this is not convenient, we will inform the parent upon collection
• Cleaning the nappy changing mat with an anti-bacterial wipe after each nappy change
• Wrapping used nappies in individual nappy bags and will keep these away from children
• Washing our hands after each nappy change

Review date: 31 December 2025