DCK Ran Out Of Diapers

[WDW]

i still have them for two more hours...would you call and text them to bring diapers now or to pick them up??

Yes! I think I would call DCD and DCM over and over until you get one of them and demand they come. You know they will be upset with you if he gets a rash or something. If you can't get either one, I'd call an emergency contact person. I'm sorry, but 12 hours in one diaper seems like a bit of an emergency to me.

[daycare]

Yes! I think I would call DCD and DCM over and over until you get one of them and demand they come. You know they will be upset with you if he gets a rash or something. If you can't get either one, I'd call an emergency contact person. I'm sorry, but 12 hours in one diaper seems like a bit of an emergency to me.

I did text DCD around noon to ask where they diaper were at becuase I ddi nto see them on my porch. I told him I have ZERO diapers...

Then I got the response later at 3 that he was still not coming. Yes I agree I too feel that it is an emregency. I guess its partly my fault too becuase the DCK slept so long that i didnt keep pushing the issue.

I honestly thought that the DCD or DCM or have brought some over or said something along the lines of Im so sorry, I will be there early to pick up.

guess that is what I get for assuming.........ugh

[Country Kids]

I have my parents bring a supply of diapers every Monday. I don't care if the child didn't go through all of them last week I want to make sure I have enough for the week. If and only if I get a stash built up will I let them go for a week. It is awesome and they usually bring wipes so I stay plenty stocked up. So very nice!

[daycare]

I have my parents bring a supply of diapers every Monday. I don't care if the child didn't go through all of them last week I want to make sure I have enough for the week. If and only if I get a stash built up will I let them go for a week. It is awesome and they usually bring wipes so I stay plenty stocked up. So very nice!

normally this is the case. They usually bring a full pack of diapers and wipes at the start of each month and then I ask that they check the cubby boxes daily to make sure that their child has all necessary supplies... including back up clothing, socks, shoes, sun screen and something to sleep with.... I guess I need to really put my foot down this time.... once and for alll ugh

can i borrow someones back bone......

[youretooloud]

I would be calling someone to pick up the child. Another 2 hours is just neglect on the parents part! I would start hoarding diapers! Honestly, maybe not hoarding but I would keep maybe 5 -10 and put them away in case the parents have another brain fart in the future!

I NEVER do this... but, I agree, I'd just send him home early. Mom would have to leave work earlier. I know this is all after the fact, but if it happened again in the future, this is what i'd probably do.

Or call both parents and ask them to problem solve. Maybe one of their friends would come by with diapers.

[WDW]

i would buy a box to keep on hand for such emergencies.

of course, the parents would be charged $5 for each diaper i had to use from my stash.

I love the $5!! Awesome! :: I have considered buying "back up" diapers, but what size would you buy? I can't store (or afford) a box of every size.

[PitterPatter]

I love the $5!! Awesome! :: I have considered buying "back up" diapers, but what size would you buy? I can't store (or afford) a box of every size.

Just a thought but u could sign up for free trial sizes from dif companies. I signed up 9 years ago and I still get some from time to time. I have gotten free binkis and bottles as well.

[MN Day Mom]

Poor Kiddo! What ended up happening?

If I had no diapers for the child, I would have of sent him home the moment I discovered it.

I do keep a stash of a variety of sizes... and when I have to use one from my stash I have the parent pay me back with two, this keeps my stash stocked.

[Childminder]

Use paper towel or rags/towel and saran wrap. Major mad face when they show up and tell them that their negligence caused you neglect of their child and it is not acceptable!!!

Once this happened to me and I used cloth and plastic pants that I had here. The child went home without a diaper cause I stripped it off just as they pulled in.

From now on start writing on the last diaper at least a week in advance that they are in need of diapers/supplies. I start out with a happy face on the last diaper of the day with the note:: and each day the face gets sadder and sadder and madder IF they end up with it being the last diaper the kid goes home with a note that says DO NOT BRING THE CHILD BACK WITH OUT DIAPERS.

[daycare]

See that's the thing I sent one email last week one one Saturday and a text Monday morning. The kid only comes tue wed thur

I am also at fault because yesterday they forgot them and I said don't forget to bring tomorrow. I had a backup stash yesterday but we used it. So this morning when they showed up empty handed I should have sent them home. I was dupped by DCD when he said oh they are in the car brb. Instead he drove off claiming he left them at home.
And would be right back with them.


Update. I asked another DCM to bring me a diaper web she came at 4:00. The DCK was still sleeping so it was perfect timing. But DCK woke up with a rash. When DCM got there I told her what had happened and that I was very upset about it. She was flaming mad at DCD. She said she packed the by herself to be brought and DCD forgot it both days.
I said next time kid goes home. Or someone comes to bring supplies within the hour.

I told her DCK had diaper rash and she just got more red in the face. She said she was sorry and she herself would go get diapers right now and bring them back tonight.


I need to change the way I'm currently doing this reminder stuff because I can't keep chasing them down to being the supplies.
I think next time I don't let them stay.
Ugh glad the day is finally over

[GretasLittleFriends]

I personally have never ran into this issue, but I imagine I would do the following \/

(or even a folded receiving blanket or something) rather then let them sit in their own filth for hours.

of course, the parents would be charged $5 for each diaper i had to use from my stash.

I like this idea! /\

Use paper towel or rags/towel and saran wrap. Major mad face when they show up and tell them that their negligence caused you neglect of their child and it is not acceptable!!!

Once this happened to me and I used cloth and plastic pants that I had here. The child went home without a diaper cause I stripped it off just as they pulled in.

I might be careful on how I said that, as I wouldn't want them to use my own words against me. However, I do believe that the rags / saran wrap would definitely open their eyes, of course so would a child who went home "commando".

[Symphony]

Poor baby and poor you! I bet dcd got an earful when he got home

I start asking for diapers when I have 6 left, and if I have less than 3, I write on the diaper with a sharpie "Need Dipes!" or "LAST ONE EEK!"

It's really frustrating when you do everything you should and the supplies still aren't there. Especially when it's lack of communication between the parents!

[daycare]

no lack of communication here... I email both parents 2 and 2 text both.. I also told him and DCM at drop off and pick up that I needed diapers.......so they were told 5 times total...
DCD sent me a text about 5 min ago and said thanks for putting me in the dog house..
I replied.....dont even go there............

[sahm1225]

DCD sent me a text about 5 min ago and said thanks for putting me in the dog house..
I replied.....dont even go there............

That text wouldve pissed me off! REALLY??? YOU put him in the dog house?? How about the fact that he left his child WITHOUT diapers? Urghh. Some parents are just wonderful....

Sorry you had to deal with that. Now that you know the dad will get in the car and leave without diapers, I would make him bring the diapers in first...

or just start asking for diapers when they have about 1/2 pack left

[Kaddidle Care]

I was dupped by DCD when he said oh they are in the car brb. Instead he drove off claiming he left them at home.
And would be right back with them.

And then never came back? GRRRR! I detest liars! I hope his wife laid into him when she got home.

You might want to add in your handbook that denied requests for diapers is grounds for termination. (At least add it to this family's contract.)

Edit: Ah I see he is in the dog house. GOOD!