- (a) A hand washing sink shall be available for the staff within the diaper change areas.
(b) There shall be a safe diaper changing table that meets the following requirements:
- (1) Impervious (nonabsorbent) smooth surfaces that do not trap soil and are easily disinfected;
- (2) There shall be a changing pad capable of being sanitized used as a cushion between the child and the changing table surface;
- (3) The table shall be sturdy and stable to prevent tipping over;
- (4) The table shall be a convenient height for use by caregivers and teachers; and
- (5) The table shall be equipped with a raised edge or other provision to help reduce the risk of a child rolling off of the table.
- (c) Children shall always be attended during diapering.
(d)
- (1) Soiled or wet diapers shall be removed and replaced with clean, dry diapers.
- (2) The caregiver shall ensure that children are properly cleaned and dried.
(e)
- (1) Soiled cloth diapers or clothing shall not be rinsed.
- (2) If a child's own diapers are used, they shall be sanitarily bagged to be taken home daily.
- (f) Diaper covers or plastic pants shall be handled in the same manner as cloth diapers.
(g)
- (1) All diapering preparations shall be placed out of the reach of children.
- (2) The use of all diapering preparations shall be agreed upon by the caregiver and parent.