Running Out Of Diapers ...

[DBug]

So what do you do when parents forget to bring diapers? I try to warn parents a couple of days in advance when their supply is getting low. And I totally get parents being crazy busy and forgetting to grab more in the morning rush, but I end up using my daughter's night-time Pull-Ups on the daycare kids, and that gets really expensive.

I've got amazing parents, so I don't want to penalize them. Should I just get a huge box of really cheap diapers for times like these and **** up the cost? Or should I add a small cost (say, 25 cents/diaper) to their weekly bill? Or should I borrow from another dc child and then replace it when new diapers are eventually brought in (which doesn't seem fair, really)?

Today, dcb is completely out. Usually I only need to steal one or two Pull-Ups from my DD's stash, but I'm going to have to supply a full days worth today. That'll probably be 7 diapers by the time the day is through.

I don't want to be mean about it, but I do need to address it. What do you do?

[momma2girls]

I tell all my parents a week in advance, when diapers and baby wipes are getting low. I will leave notes for each family- I will need diapers/and /or baby wipes next week.

[Cat Herder]

I send home a written needs list on Fridays and a reminder text Sunday nights with a winky face icon . I am annoying like that

I also get VERY many thank-yous for it since some of the parents weekends, with second jobs/juggling grannies/college practicals, make my head spin. Just too much to keep up with IMHO.

[DCMomOf3]

I have an unopened pack as my reserves. If they run out before the parent brings me more I start usiny my unopened pack. When the parent brings the a new pack I put that one back as my unopened reserve pack and just keep using the one I had to open for DCK. It's nice too that all of my DKC use the same brand so it makes this system pretty easy for me.

[countrymom]

I write in permant marker on the diaper the child is wearing that I need diapers, that way when they change them at home they will see my note, so much easier.

[Little People]

I have these cubbies with the children's diapers and the parents can see how many their child has left. I always give the parent a note when we are about a week down and that way they can get them the following weekend or the next weekend. All my parents will bring a large package

[MyAngels]

I buy one pack each of the different sizes in case I need them. If I use any of my stash I replace those from the new pack the parent brings so that I never run out of my extras.

[Unregistered]

I sent my parents a text EVERY Friday that says either your child doesnt need any supplies next week or your child NEEDS diapers and/or wipes this works for me well. I have never had a parent forget diapers since using this method and if they forgot and there child was out of diapers they would have to leave work and bring me some its not my problem or my cost to supply there children with diapers.

[nannyde]

I text the word diapers to them a week before they need them.

[DCMomOf3]

I text the word diapers to them a week before they need them.

I wish I could give a weeks notice but one of my families only brings a weeks worth at a time.

[JenNJ]

I also send a text at least 3-5 days in advance. If I RUN OUT, I charge them $.50 a diaper. Moneymaker for me since I get my diapers CHEAP at the drugstores around here.

[DanceMom]

I send home notes a week before I am about to think I am going to run out and I email them. If they still forget ( which they do ) and I have to use my sons - I charge them for each diaper used !

[DBug]

I buy one pack each of the different sizes in case I need them. If I use any of my stash I replace those from the new pack the parent brings so that I never run out of my extras.

Thanks for all of the ideas! I think I like this one the best -- no money changing hands to have to worry about . I'll probably just buy the largest size though, since most of my "forgetful" parents have toddlers ...

[SandeeAR]

I write in permant marker on the diaper the child is wearing that I need diapers, that way when they change them at home they will see my note, so much easier.

LOL, I like this!!!!::

[Cat Herder]

To PP who said they wrote it on the diaper itself, your post reminded me of a funny debate from last year: Just for fun ::

http://www.passiveaggressivenotes.com/2010/08/04/no-more-dipping-into-the-day-care-baby-dippers/