Nappy changes are an important part of children learning about their body and the self-regulation process.  At Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre(s) nappy changes are respected as meaningful learning experiences where children are empowered to participate in their own routines.  Time and attention is invested in these care moments to ensure that they are a peaceful experience for children and adults.

Children Well-being – Goal 1: Children experience an environment where their health is promoted.

Well-Being –Goal 2:  Children experience an environment where their emotional well-being is nurtured.

Well-Being-Goal 3:  Children experience an environment where they are kept safe from harm.

• There is a designated space with a nappy changing table for this care routine to happen. This area has been designed to foster children’s independence and well-being as well as supporting teacher’s backs (as lifting toddlers is reduced).
• Nappy change spaces are visible and monitored by permanent teachers.
• Student teachers and regular relievers will be permitted to change nappies, initially under the guidance of a permanent teacher as long as the child feels comfortable with the new adult.
• A nappy changing procedure will be displayed in all nappy changing areas, and will outline the health and hygiene guidelines.
• All nappy changes will be recorded in the nappy changing chart, which parents can readily access.
• Children will be supported in washing their hands after each nappy change. Infants and toddlers will be assisted to wash their hands using a damp clean flannel before and after handling food.
• After each nappy change the table will be wiped down with a bleach solution.
• Disposable gloves are not compulsory, but will be made available for adults to use during nappy changes.
• Used cloths and soiled cloth nappies are kept in a contained bucket and sent home with the parent at the end of each day.
• All used disposable nappies are kept in a contained bin and are emptied daily into the waste bin.