Early Childhood Education and Care Assignment 2022

Running Head: SOCIOLOGY 1
Early Childhood Education and Care
Name of University

SOCIOLOGY 2
Introduction
The paper makes an application of ECE professional guidelines to discuss the importance
of safe and effective pedagogical practices. The focus is on safety & hygiene, effective routines,
and the role of the ECE teacher and record keeping.
Safe and effective handling of an infant in an ECE setting
The nappy change should be a safe and hygienic practice, and the engaged staff must
ensure that it is a relaxing and safe experience for the infant. Quality Area 2 under the National
Quality Standard emphasizes the health and safety of the child and safeguard him against any
harm or injury by minimizing the risks. Every child has a right to experience quality care that
supports his health and safety. Element 2.1.1 ensures the child's wellbeing and comfort, while
Element 2.1.2 promotes effective hygiene practices while Element 2.2.1 standardizes adequate
supervision and reasonable precautions to minimize the risks of injury (ACECQA, 2019).
In the given video, the staff holds the baby properly and safely and places him gently on
the bed. She talks to the baby in a soft, gentle voice that keeps him relaxed. She removes his
clothes gently and ensures that her movements are as gently as possible. She removes the nappy
carefully and starts cleaning the child's bottom with wipes. Once the cleaning is done, she
removes the soiled nappy and the used wipes. Next, she takes out a fresh nappy and secures it
firmly. Then she dresses up the child.
A careful inspection of the video shows that the woman is not wearing any gloves, and
there is no paper towel placed on the nappy change mat. Next, she is not shown putting the soiled
nappy in a nappy bin. She cleans the child's bottom when the soiled nappy is still beneath him.
Plus, she is no shown applying any cream or powder on the child's bottom. She should inspect
the child's bottom for any rashes or redness and apply any ointments recommended by the
doctor. Once the nappy changing process is over, she doesn't wash and dry her hands. While the