Importance of Safe and Effective Nappy Changing in ECE

This report examines the nappy changing process within the context of early childhood education (ECE), focusing on the importance of safe and effective pedagogical practices. The report analyzes the key aspects of safety and hygiene, highlighting the need for designated changing areas, proper hand hygiene, and thorough cleaning procedures. It emphasizes the role of routines as curriculum, illustrating how nappy changing can be an opportunity for interaction, conversation, and teaching children about hygiene. The report references relevant literature and ECE guidelines, including EYLF and NHMRC guidelines, to support the importance of these practices. The report also discusses the importance of record-keeping and the role of the ECE teacher in creating a positive and educational experience during nappy changing. The student has included the importance of using the right supplies and engaging with the infant to make the experience a positive one. Overall, the report underscores the significance of nappy changing as a routine that contributes to children's development and well-being.

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Early childhood care is one of the essential aspects in childhood development. During
rapid childhood development, hygiene, and safety are some of the elements that caregivers need
to specialize in to ensure that children are safe as well as have the capability to learn (Menzer &
Winsler, 2018). During the infancy stage, nappy changing tends to give caregivers a hard time as
most of them always want to complete the task as quickly as possible, especially after extended
daycare. According to Freshwater, (2014) the nappy changing session should be an opportunity
to interact with the infants and the kids and teach the kids more about hygiene.
According to the video, Jayne was able to observe some of the protocols designed for
hygienic nappy changing; however, that was not so exclusive. During the nappy changing,
health, hygiene, and safety are the key aspects. Children always play a lot with toys, crayons,
food, and other environmental objects that can infect and spread diseases; thus, both the
caregiver and the child need to work towards keeping the environment as hygienic as possible.
The nappy changing process should always be done at designated places, such as a changing
table. The surfaces should always have the capability to clean after every process to ensure a
high level of hygiene (I.M, et al., 2014). The table, therefore, should be close to sinks and bin,
while other supplies like wipes and cream should be within the arm’s reach to ensure that one
arm is on the child while the other arm gets hold on the supplies.
Oshikanlu, and Edwards, (2013) state that an excellent nappy changing table offers the
caregiver an opportunity to interact and engage with the child through conversation, singing, and
other games. During the nappy changing, Jayne is seen conversing with the infant, trying to tell
the children every net step that is taking place; thus, the child tends to learn more about the

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nappy changing routine through cause and effect process. The daily and constant conversation
with the kid helps in building a strong relationship with the child.
According to Oshikanlu and Edwards, (2013) hygienic nappy changing process has to
follow designated steps. Some of the illustrated steps in the video; however, some have been
surpassed, which might cause infections to the infants. It is significant that before the nappy
changing process, the caregiver should ensure that they either wash their hands or wear a hand
glove. This will provide the hygienic level of both the caregiver and the child. The caregiver
should also ensure that all the requirements are in place before starting. The child should be
placed on the table facing upward as shown by Jayne to ease the process on unbuttoning of the
cloth, removal of the dirty nappy as well as provide stability. Carefully remove the dirty nappy
and place into the bucket for dirty clothes, wipe the infant with cotton wool or wipes, from the
form in front to behind to avoid infection on the vagina for girls. At the same time, boys should
be cleaned around the testicles. Apply some cream on the infant’s buttocks to avoid nappy rushes
and protect the skin before putting on a clean nappy. During the whole process, it is essential to
engage the child to feel relaxed process, it is essential to engage the child to feel relaxed.
References

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