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They keep changing the rules, so i am not clear, i use a plastic table placemat to change the kids on, my questions is, if i put a paper towel down on that and change the kids, do i still have to disinfect it after each child, or can i just throw the paper towel away and be done. I'm in Minnesota by the way.
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I'm in MN also. My understanding is that you still need to disinfect the changing pad after each change, even if you are putting a paper towel between the child's body and the changing pad. -
k thanks for answering, now can we use the clorox wipes or does it have to be water with bleach? i look on our county website for the variance for the wipes but it's not on there anymore. Do you know if the wipes are allowed?Comment
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Check what your regs say. In WI the surface has to be "impermeable" so we can't use paper towels, roll paper (like Koala changers), etc. And if there's a tear in the changing pad we have to replace it - can't use duct tape because it's not impermeable, and can't use any other tape because it could hold dirt/germs around the edges.
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I use a kindermat as a base and wax paper as the waterproof barrier. Then toss paper, clean mat and allow to dry. If I have another change right away I flip kindermat over.
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Also here in Indiana changing surface and waterproof barrier must reach from shoulders to toes. A plastic placemat would never be long enough.Comment
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I have a vinyl table cover that I cut up, each diapered child has their own. I also have a few changing pads from the thrift store. So each child has their own "changing pad" I disinfect daily, or as needed if extra messy. Would that help?Comment
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The rule reads kind of funny but it says the surface of the diaper changing area must be covered with a non-absorbent surface. (which I interpret as nothing that absorbs. cloth, paper towel etc) but then says "If the surface is not disposable,"....which cloth and or paper towel would be the only absorbent thing I can think of....
So the rule seems to contradict itself in some ways...
I would e-mail or call your licensor just to make sure. I've heard of some counties having some really tough licensors that interpret things ALOT differently than others and I've even heard of one county where the providers are all starting a group lawsuit/protest against a specific licensors because of how they are interpreting the rules and regulations.
Sorry that wasn't much help but contacting your own licensor is probably your best bet to avoid being cited.
I would suggest e-mailing so you have her answer in print.
9502.0435 SANITATION AND HEALTH
Subp. 13. Diapers.
D. Diapering must not take place in a food preparation area. The diaper changing area must be covered with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface. If the surface is not disposable and is wet or soiled, it must be washed with soap and water to remove debris and then disinfected with a solution of at least two teaspoons of chlorine bleach to one quart of water. If the surface is not soiled with feces or urine, then it must be disinfected with the solution of chlorine bleach and water after each diapering.Comment
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I wonder if they're referring to the rolls of paper, and maybe wax paper when they say "if it isn't disposable"? The rolls of paper aren't "absorbent"(at least not what I think of as absorbent. I'm thinking like paper towel) and neither is wax paper; but both are disposable....??
So so so glad I made the choice to stay legally unlicensed for now. So many rules that don't make ANY sense at times!Comment
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