Section 400.1923. Diapering and toilet learning.

Rule 23.  (1) Diapering of infants and toddlers  shall  only  occur  in  a designated changing area.

(2)   The designated changing area shall comply with all of the following:

(a)   Be used exclusively for changing wet or soiled diapers or underwear.

(b)   Be located away from food preparation and meal service areas.

(c)   Have access to  a  hand  washing sink   that  is  not used  for    food preparation.

(d)   Have a nonabsorbent, easily sanitized  surface  with  a  changing  pad between the child and the surface.

(e)   Be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

(f)  Have diapering/changing supplies within easy reach.

(g)   Have  a  plastic-lined,   tightly  covered   container  exclusively    for disposable diapers and diapering supplies that shall be emptied and sanitized at the end of each day.

(3)   Diapers or training pants shall be changed when wet or soiled.

(4)    Only single use disposable wipes or other single use  cleaning    cloths shall be used to clean a child during the diapering or toileting process.

(5)     If cloth diapers/training pants are provided by the parent, then soiled diapers/training pants shall be placed in an individual, securely tied plastic bag and returned to the parent at the end of the day.

(6)     Toilet learning shall  be planned cooperatively between the     parent     and the caregiver so that the toilet routine established is consistent.

(7)    If toilet learning equipment, such as potty chairs and modified  toilet seats, are used, then the following shall apply:

(a)   They shall be able to be easily cleaned and sanitized.

(b)   Potty chairs shall be emptied, rinsed, and sanitized after each use.

(8)    If disposable gloves are used, then they shall only be used once for a specific child and be removed and disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner immediately after each diaper change.

History: 2005 AACS.