diaper changing procedures...


Gather materials:

  • Clean diaper
  • Wax paper
  • Latex gloves
  • Baby wipes
  • Plastic changing mat


Procedure Set up:

  • Put on gloves.
  • Place wax paper on mat or bed.
  • Place clean diaper on top of wax paper.
  • Place another piece of wax paper over clean diaper.


Changing Procedure:

  • Lay child on top of wax paper and clean diaper.
  • Unfasten soiled diaper.
  • Wipe the child with wipes from front to back area.
  • Put soiled wipes into soiled diaper.
  • Roll soiled wipe, soiled diaper, wax paper into a ball.
  • Fasten clean diaper on the child.


Disposal of Soiled Diaper:

  • Hold soiled diaper package in one gloved hand.
  • Using the other hand, remove the glove from the wrist and covering the soiled diaper.
  • Repeat the process - both gloves seal the diaper.
  • Place soiled diaper material in diaper pail or trash can.


WASH YOUR HANDS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DISEASE!

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