Parents tell me how many wipes to use?

[Judy Trickett]

Today when I was about to change one of my daycare kids diaper, the parents had put a note on the wipe case telling me to only use one for pee (which I do) and 1-3 for poop. I always go over 3 because this kid poops a lot twice a day, always in the morning. I don't even know how to address this because I think it's absolutely ridiculous. Any suggestions?

When THEY want to take THEIR hand and use it to wipe up some OTHER kids poop only THEN do they get to dictate how many wipes you use.

WTH is wrong with people?????

[Marie]

I did bring it up at the end of the day with the dad. He just brushed it off and said ''well, his aunt was changing him and she used a lot so we just wanted to make sure you weren't using too much also''. I don't really believe the aunt part but whatever. I was hoping to bring it up with the mom because she's the one who is much more vocal. This morning when she came she didn't bring it up. I have a feeling this isn't the last I've heard but we'll see. I sent the little wipes case empty yesterday because the kid pooped 3 times. I'll just keep using what I need.

[mamaof4]

wow. and yuck.

Really? wipes?

I see it as these people may be so stingy with wipes- how are they going feel if you raise your rates or have some other charge?

No bueno.

I totally see it as parents trying to control and be 'in charge' it seems like they are very insecure and do not necessarily have the confidence in daycare- which opens a whole other can of worms..

[LeeAnne]

You could always offer to use cloths and send them home dirty in a bag for them to clean I'll bet shortly after you'll get a bulk bag of wipes to use! LOL

[Judy Trickett]

BTW, this is why I work fees for wipes right into my rates. I supply all wipes, sunscreen etc because it's too much work to get out each kids individual container, keep track of them etc etc. I just tell them that I will provide them. My fees are set appropriately to absorb the cost.

[Skysue]

I still find wipes to be expensive, I supply them as a back up but i have a child that poops like 5-7 times a day and it can get very costly. I ask my parents to supply them and I use who evers when ever I need them. Of course your going to use them on other kids but I'm realistic on when I ask for a new supply.

I go through a box of 500 wipes every 2 weeks!

[Marie]

Of course your going to use them on other kids but I'm realistic on when I ask for a new supply.

I've honestly never used other kids wipes on anyone but that kid. I only have three kids, including my daughter, so it's pretty easy to keep track of whose wipes are whose. I don't know if the parents think I use their wipes for the others but like I said, I have never done that and I wouldn't. If a kid runs out of wipes that day then I'll use my own and at the end of the day tell the parents they need more. Maybe they just don't trust me...who knows.

[sunnydays]

I've never used another kids' wipes for someone else either. They each have their own and I tell parents when I am running low. Some kids poop way more than others and use way more wipes...it wouldn't be fair for another parent to be supplying them. The only exception is for outings where I have one bag of wipes rather than carting 5 with me...I just take a little from each kid's supply, but I take more from those who frequently poop at the park (actually I only have one who does that normally).

[clep]

This is very petty and controlling from my perspective. I have parents bring a package of wipes and a package of diapers at the same time. Parents know that when I ask for diapers the wipes are also a requirement.

Wow. I think I might ask them if their boss counts how many staples they use at work.

[waterloo day mom]

I get wipes at costco, a pack of 900 for $18.99. That comes out (with tax) to just over 2 cents per wipe. So if I use more than 3 per poop, I'm not really concerned! Parents need to realize (luckily I have wonderful parents who get it) that some things are just not worth arguing over. Especially when you are nit-picking over something so little with the person who is caring for your child!