Ive not used rubber gloves myself, when changing nappies. I wash my hands before and after. If Im really stuck I always have a bottle of antibacterial hand gel.

I noticed at my local childminding group that a couple of the childminders use rubber gloves when changing nappies.

I was wondering what everyone else does? wouldnt you need a set of gloves for every child you changed bums.

Is it something Ofsted would prefer?

Views please

Sarah

This is an old chestnut!

Some inspectors seem to like gloves - some even ask for disposable aprons... I know in Scotland you have to use both!

Personally I wear gloves for messy bums and cleaning up nasty stuff - otherwise I am the same as you... wash hands or antibacterial hand wash.

:D

I used disposable gloves when changing bums but that is mainly becasue I had to use them when I worked in preschools plus i hate having bare hands when chinging a dirty bum.
I have jsut found a good site that just sells disposable gloves it is called www.justgloves.co.uk.
shirl

im allergic to those gloves, so i have to buy special ones which cost a fortune but ofsted do like them they say it keeps germs between kids to a minimum and you would have to cut your nails very short

I normally do as you do wash my hands before and after and that is what all my other childminding friends do.

Lorraine xx

I do the same as Sarah and use gloves for messy bums. I heard on the grapevine that Ofsted are very keen for childminders in my area to use gloves for no.1s and no.2s.

I was told on our ICP course that you have to wear a disposable apron and gloves, but the gloves have to be non-allegenic. I suppose it is different in different counties?

I use gloves & disposable aprons...Before we know it we'll have to wear them in the kichen & hairnets too!:rolleyes:
Tasha:)

I use gloves & disposable aprons...Before we know it we'll have to wear them in the kichen & hairnets too!:rolleyes:
Tasha:)

You mean you don't wear a hairnet Tasha????!!!!:eek: :laughing:

Better safe than sorry

I am going to invest in one of these

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1677329_1678408_1678409,00.html

What do you think ??

Angel xx

oo lovely!!! FUNNY!:laughing:

had to laugh could just see me wearing one of those :laughing:
(i would never fit into one not one large enough)


cathy

Yeah I would have to look like the person wearing it too haha

Angel xx

Better safe than sorry

I am going to invest in one of these

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1677329_1678408_1678409,00.html

What do you think ??

Angel xx

Do you think Ofsted would approve of these???

After our diets we'll all be looking like her :laughing: :laughing:


I do wear gloves for nappy changes. Also have antibacterial hand wash too.

A friend of mine got pulled up on her inspection for not wearing gloves and an apron, that was in Oxford

Carol xx

Better safe than sorry

I am going to invest in one of these

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1677329_1678408_1678409,00.html

What do you think ??

Angel xx



Oh Angel :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:


I do not use gloves although ive had no nappies except for my nephews to change for 12 months now x

I do have gloves for when needed i 'borrowed' them from my local garage lol x

Do you think if we all bought one they'd give us a bulk discount? :laughing:

We could try it and ask for the body also haha

Angel xx

You mean you don't wear a hairnet Tasha????!!!!:eek: :laughing:

Nope...I just wear it up!:laughing:

LOLAngel!:laughing: :thumbsup:
Tasha:D

I used disposable gloves when changing bums but that is mainly becasue I had to use them when I worked in preschools plus i hate having bare hands when chinging a dirty bum.
I have jsut found a good site that just sells disposable gloves it is called www.justgloves.co.uk.
shirl

excellent site thankx;)

I used disposable gloves when changing bums but that is mainly becasue I had to use them when I worked in preschools plus i hate having bare hands when chinging a dirty bum.
I have jsut found a good site that just sells disposable gloves it is called www.justgloves.co.uk.
shirl


Thanks for that

Miffy xx

I used disposable gloves when changing bums but that is mainly becasue I had to use them when I worked in preschools plus i hate having bare hands when chinging a dirty bum.
I have jsut found a good site that just sells disposable gloves it is called www.justgloves.co.uk.
shirl

Gloves, gloves, gloves!!!!! Which do you go for? :panic: Vinyl so there would be no possibility of an allergic reaction to latex?

i can't wear latex - my hands start to sweat just taking them out of the box - I buy vinyl but they never fit very well... this site is good as it has a fitting chart on the page when you order... will def try it later x:D

i do not wear gloves or an apron
i do wipe the mat with antibacterial wipes before and after every change though.

I always use disposable gloves for changing wet or dirty nappies i always buy them in bulk and have them delivered its cheaper to do it this way.
My helper wont wear them but its personal use i cant force her but i feel it is more hygenic
Lindax

I bought some gloves off ebay. they were supposed to be large but there is no way they will fit me!!

I really would like one of those suits! Where do you get them from?

amanda xx

Wonder if Theresa can make us all one haha

xxx

Lol Angel that made me laff :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: xxx

Better safe than sorry

I am going to invest in one of these

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1677329_1678408_1678409,00.html

What do you think ??

Angel xx

:laughing: Bet you'd look good in one of them!!!!

But

where do the "fat" bits go????? ;) (mine not yours(don't know if you have any) I hastily add)

:laughing: Bet you'd look good in one of them!!!!

But

where do the "fat" bits go????? ;) (mine not yours(don't know if you have any) I hastily add)

I had to laugh at that one Vik

I am not sure I could get my big toe in that let alone my whole body:laughing: :laughing:

Hahaha yes Vik I have heaps of fat bits not sure it would fit ha

xx