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mumofone
04-11-2014, 09:17 PM
For my own child I use a changing mat on a table in my living room because he still small but I was thinking that if I start childminding this probably wouldnt be considered acceptable. Where is thought to be an appropriate place to change nappies and what would inspectors want to see? Thank you

natlou82
05-11-2014, 06:37 AM
I change nappies on a changing mat in the living room I use separate mats for each child (usually there own travel changing mats, but I have spares as well). I use my living room as a quiet area for sleeping and reading as I do have a separate playroom. The inspector observed a nappy change and was quite happy with where I changed it but also liked that I was away from the the playroom. So I would say it depends on the layout of your home and space available. I have a downstairs toilet but not enough space in there for a nappy change and I haven't registered my upstairs for childminding.

Mindful Mama
05-11-2014, 06:41 AM
I change nappies on a changing table that is in the corner of my dining room / playroom. I disinfect it after each child :-)

mama2three
05-11-2014, 07:44 AM
I have put my changing mat on the worksurface in the utility , previously I have used the floor in the hall but Im getting old!!
I think inspectors like to see that you are being hygienic , and maintaining a modicum of dignity for the child ( ie not in full view of my other inquisitive monkeys who crowd round and point at the thought of a filled nappy!!)......beyond that I don't think they care much exactly where its done!

mumofone
07-11-2014, 04:08 PM
Would it be considerered risky though if I were to do it on a table for instance? Should it always be done on the floor?

mama2three
07-11-2014, 05:01 PM
Would it be considerered risky though if I were to do it on a table for instance? Should it always be done on the floor?

It depends on the individual child I would say. Very little difference between me doing on a work surface and you doing it on a table . Add a line or 2 to your risk assessment to show youve thought it through , that's all.

rickysmiths
07-11-2014, 06:46 PM
I have never changed on the floor. With my own children I had a big chest of drawers I had the mat on and I used this when I started minding. I now have a PVC tablecloth on my dining table just outside my playroom and I have the changing mat on there. I have only ever had one changing mat, I don't have bags for each child so I don't have their mats to use. I just use a wipe between each change and it means I can leave it all in place, if I used the floor I would have to pick it all up every time!

gremlin
09-11-2014, 08:44 PM
I use a changing mat in the living room away from everyone. I then wipe with anti bac wipes after each use. I use the same mat for every child. Hope this helps.

Rubybubbles
10-11-2014, 01:43 PM
I'm lucky enough to have a very large downstairs WC - it's huge! So all changing of nappies is done in there. Mat on the floor, sprayed or wiped with wet wipe disinfectant after each use, and when I'm steaming I'll always give it a run over with that too!!

Long ago I use to change nappies upstairs with a changing mat on my bed, but due to age range of children I have had over the years this wasn't for long!!

tess1981
10-11-2014, 02:16 PM
I change a child on my knee. I find it easier and I can hold the child. No bending for my sore back and I don't have a changing table

mumofone
10-11-2014, 09:52 PM
What do ofsted like to see though?

natlou82
11-11-2014, 06:43 AM
They want to see that you are being hygienic and maintaining dignity for the child. As you can see from the posts it doesn't really matter where as long as you are doing the above.

mumofone
25-11-2014, 03:31 PM
Whats considered a hygenic way to then dispose of a nappy? With my own child I change his nappy, but nappy and wipe in a regular carrier bag and chuck in the porch until such time that I head to the outside bin! Im guessing this wouldnt be ok with OFSTED though. What do you all do with regards to disposing of nappies hygenically?

AliceK
25-11-2014, 04:51 PM
Whats considered a hygenic way to then dispose of a nappy? With my own child I change his nappy, but nappy and wipe in a regular carrier bag and chuck in the porch until such time that I head to the outside bin! Im guessing this wouldnt be ok with OFSTED though. What do you all do with regards to disposing of nappies hygenically?

Bagged up. Wet ones go in my kitchen bin which is emptied twice a day anyway. Pooey ones get put straight in my dustbin which is just outside my kitchen door.

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