One Wipe Per Swipe

Do you worry that your child uses a lot of diapers and wipes in child care?

NC Rules state that:

• A child’s diaper must be changed when wet or soiled.
• One disposable wipe is used per swipe, front to back.
• A fresh wipe is used to wipe the teacher’s hands, and another wipe is used for the child’s hands.

Best practices recommend:

• Changing a diaper at least every two hours.

These practices help prevent diaper rash and help your child stay healthy and clean.

For early educators, this flyer can be given to enrolled families or posted as a reminder for families:

• One Wipe Per Swipe Flyer for Parents [PPT] | [PDF]

References:

• 10A NCAC 09 .0806. NC Child Care Rules
• 15A NCAC 18A .2819. NC Sanitation of Child Care Center Rules
• Caring for Our Children Standard 3.2.1.3: Checking for the Need to Change Diapers
• Caring for Our Children Standard 3.2.1.4: Diaper Changing Procedure