Steps to Safe and Healthy Diapering in the Home
1. Clean Child
Keep a hand on the child for safety at all times.
– Place the child on diapering surface and unfasten diaper.
– Clean the child’s diaper area with fresh baby wipes. Remember to always wipe from front to back!
– Keep dirty diaper/clothing away from any surfaces that cannot be easily cleaned.
2. Remove Dirty Diaper
If child is using cloth diapers:
– Place used disposable baby wipes in a plastic-lined, lidded trash can or place cloth wipes in a cloth diaper pail.
– If child has pooped, fold diaper closed and set aside for now, out of child’s reach.
– If child has not pooped, place the dirty diaper in a cloth diaper pail.
If child is using disposable diapers:
– Set the used baby wipes in the dirty diaper.
– Place the dirty diaper and used baby wipes in a plastic-lined, lidded trash can.
3. Replace Diaper
– Slide a fresh diaper under the child.
– Apply diaper cream, if needed.
– Fasten the diaper and dress the child.
4. Wash Child’s Hands
– Wash child’s hand with soap and water and place him or her in a safe, supervised area.
5. Clean Diapering Surface (Especially if there were any spills or leaks of diaper contents)
– If diapering surface is waterproof, wipe up any visible soil with damp paper towels or a baby wipe.
– Then scrub with a disinfectant spray or wipe and allow surface to air dry.
– If diapering surface has a fabric cover, remove the soiled cover and replace it with a fresh one.
6. Flush Poop (if using cloth diapers)
– If the child had pooped into the diaper, discard poop in toilet. Take care not to touch any other surfaces.
– Place the dirty diaper in the trash can or cloth diaper pail.
7. Wash Your Hands
– Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
