Dirty diapers...how do you deal?

[Marie]

Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone has the same problem with dirty diapers as I do. My problem with them is that it takes me everything not to throw up while I am changing them. It's not like this with my own kids...it's just a little yuckier when it's not your own little ones. The reason I ask is because I have a soon to be 4 year old who does not yet poop on the potty. While he was here interviewing he pooped in his pull-up. His mom went to the bathroom to clean him up. She then asked me where she could put his diaper and I told her I would take it for her...the smell alone of his diaper made me gag! I am wondering how I will do it when I'm the one changing him. I am seriously considering buying latex gloves and a face mask...LOL. I know it's part of our jobs but sometimes those dirty diapers are just...yuck is the only word that comes to mind. How do you all deal with it? Just do it as fast as possible??

[Bugaboo]

I wear gloves when changing diapers. My friend is a nurse and she recommended I do this as there could be germs or diseases in the poop.

I totally agree with you other kids poop is so much more gross than your own kids.

[fruitloop]

A soon to be 4 year old? When is this child turning 4? I probably wouldn't even of accepted them into care...they should be fully trained at that age unless they have some sort of developmental issues.

[Emily3]

Hi! Totally agree that other kids poop is sooooo much more disgusting than our own kids ha ha! I have a similar question.....I have an almost 4 year old who was toilet trained before he came to me almost a year ago. However, he does not wipe his bum after poop, is this weird?????

[fruitloop]

Hi! Totally agree that other kids poop is sooooo much more disgusting than our own kids ha ha! I have a similar question.....I have an almost 4 year old who was toilet trained before he came to me almost a year ago. However, he does not wipe his bum after poop, is this weird?????

Yes it's weird that his parents wouldn't of made this part of the process and it's disgusting that he doesn't wipe after he poops. This can cause smell( since it would be getting on his underwear), could cause itching, irritations and rashes. This is something I would be strongly encouraging and even talk to the parents about.

[Marie]

Oh...and I'm also glad to know that I'm not alone in this.

[Marie]

He will be 4 in March. He pees without a problem on the potty but doesn't poop. His parents are trying but he still won't go. After reading Bugaboo's post I think I will also be wearing gloves. I use hand sanitizer and then wash my hands after changing diapers but gloves would definitely be useful. I am hoping he will be trained very soon and will do my best to help him. Hopefully he will be fully trained soon!
Emily, I have heard of this before with 2 different 4 year olds. Not sure what's going on with that...maybe they have a hard time reaching??

[Momof4]

I have a little boy here who is almost 4 and won't poop in the potty but he's been pee trained for at least a year now. Thankfully, he only poops at night and I haven't seen one in a long, ong time. He's so stubborn but his Mom is trying absolutely everything.

Be careful to buy non-latex gloves by the way because a lot of people have latex allergies and you don't want to run into any problems. I think I'd be buying a mask for that little guy too.

[fruitloop]

I'm sorry, but that kid is WAY to old to be doing that. Maybe they should take him to the doctor or something. He may have an issue. I don't get paid enough to deal with a 4 year old who is choosing to crap his pants.

[gcj]

I'm sorry, but I just love this thread! I HATE poopy diapers! Kind of sound obvious, but seriously...yuck!