Nappy Change

Which supplies should you get ready before a nappy change?

• Nappies, wipes, 2 gloves

• Nappies, clothes, wipes, paper, cream, 2 gloves, bag (if required)

• Nappies, wipes, bag, cream

• Nappies, paper, gloves, sunscreen, bag (if required), cleaning chemical

When should you remove your gloves?

• After the clean nappy is put on

• After the procedure is complete and the change mat is wiped

• After the soiled nappy is removed, before placing clean nappy on

• Before wiping the child's nappy area

Is it mandatory to use paper on the change mat when changing a nappy?

• Yes

• No

When should you wash the child's hands? (or use wipes)

• Before the nappy change

• After the nappy change

• Both before and after the nappy change

When should you (the staff member) wash hands?

• Before nappy change

• After nappy change

• after mat has been cleaned with chemical

• both before starting the nappy change and after completing the nappy change

Which chemical should be used to clean the change mat between nappy changes

• Air dry sanitiser (pink spray bottle)

• Commercial grade disinfectant (yellow pour bottle)

• Neutral cleaner (pink pour bottle)

How should soiled clothes be stored?

• On bench in a nappy bag

• In a nappy bag inside the child's bag

• In a nappy bag in a sealed container with name and date

• straight in a container with name and date

When should you document the nappy change on the chart?

• during the nappy change

• before changing the nappy

• after you have washed your hands

• before placing the clean nappy on

When documenting the nappy change should you round to the nearest 5 mins eg 11:05am

• Yes

• No

If there is an outbreak of an infectious disease, can the cleaning procedure change?

• Yes, we can use a commercial grade disinfectant between changes

• No, we need to use the same chemical

• Yes, we need to wear gloves for the entire nappy change

• Yes we can use the air dry sanitizer only