20. Nappy Changing Policy
All staff at Bonnington House Nursery will be trained and instructed to adhere to the same
procedures to ensure the best practice is followed and the spread of infection prevented.
How to change a Nappy
All staff should ensure, before starting the changing of a nappy that adequate nappies are available
in a variety of sizes, the child’s wipes and cream are at hand and if required a change of clothes.
This will include children that are using reusable nappies, ensuring all elements of the nappy are
supplied and close at hand for adequate number of changes throughout the day. This will allow the
child and staff to have a pleasant experience while changing the nappy.
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Clean the changing mat and ensure the area is clean before use
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Ensure that you have the protective clothing on - apron and appropriately fitting gloves.
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Choose the correct size of nappy for the child
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Have a nappy sack ready to dispose of the dirty nappy
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Always talk to the child throughout the nappy procedure (one-to-one time). This will ensure the
child gains the best experience and feels safe and secure during this intimate time
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Clean the child thoroughly using wipes
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If necessary, barrier cream can be applied (following the guidance on the packaging) ONLY if
the parent has signed a medication form and the child has their OWN labelled supply in their
nappy box
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Clean and disinfect the area with anti-bacterial spray and disposable paper towels
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All equipment used in cleaning the area should be disposed in the bin
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Nappies will be put into nappy bins with sealed secure lids which will be provided in each nappy
changing area to put all nappies in and minimise the spread of infection
With a high increase in the request for Natural Reusable Nappies, we have implemented a strategy
plan to accommodate these as much as possible. The following procedures will be adhered to, to
ensure that the highest standard of infection control is maintained. The management of the area will
continue to be the same as before, however with regards to the reusable nappies.
Edinburgh Independent Nursery & Pre-Schools Ltd Company No. 7358189
Trading as “Bonnington House Nursery” 159 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4QA
Tel. 07939 969901 admin@bonningtonhousenursery.co.uk
www.bonningtonhousenursery.co.uk
All staff will adhere to the following procedures in regards to the disposing of these:
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Disposable liners contained within the nappy are disposed of in a nappy sack and disposed
following normal protocol
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The natural nappy will then be secured and put into a waterproof, sealable bag, provided
by the parents to take home
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A new liner will be placed inside a clean reusable nappy
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A container should therefore be supplied by the parent, for the storage of the nappies
during the day to contain minimal smell and risk of infection. This should be a nappy bin
that is lockable, to avoid a bio hazard if the bucket was to be knocked over during the day.
Parents will collect the used nappies at the end of each day that the child attends nursery.
All professionals will be asked to ensure that the management of the Nappy changing area is
followed. This will be maintained by:
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Ensuring that the bins are never over filled, therefore changed when and if it is ¾ full, tie them
up and dispose of them in the main waste bin outside
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Have a schedule for emptying the bins at the end and during the day if needed
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Place nappy bags (from the nappy bin) inside of a black bin bag to “double bag” soiled
materials
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Clean the bins inside and out on a regular basis to minimise infection
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When collecting and cleaning the bins, always wear protective clothing to ensure safety for the
individual
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When you are finished always ensure protective clothing is removed and disposed of
appropriately
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Wash your hands!
Internal use only
This policy was reviewed on
23.03.2013 (v2)
Previously reviewed on
26.03.2014
Signed on behalf of the nursery
C.Greaney
Date disseminated to staff
18.08.2015
Reviewed on
17.08.15
Date for review
17.08.16
Edinburgh Independent Nursery & Pre-Schools Ltd Company No. 7358189
Trading as “Bonnington House Nursery” 159 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4QA
Tel. 07939 969901 admin@bonningtonhousenursery.co.uk
www.bonningtonhousenursery.co.uk