I started an 18 month old boy, and hes such a happy boy. Very playful and plays good with the other children, including my own.
But ever since he started, I noticed he had a bad bumm rash when he first started. As the week came close to an end, and while I took care of it - it cleared up. By the time Monday came along, again.. rash is back! like come one... 2 days of not being here he comes back with an even worst rash then before!... that has happened twice.
I mentioned it to Grandma, who picks him up (Father doesnt come that often but lives with him and Mother isnt involved with him. I advised maybe use some corn starch to allow it to dry, which is what I use all the time on my baby and she NEVER gets a rash since I started using it.. she said thats what they use.. WELL WHY DOES IT KEEP COMING BACK? hes just a baby and can not take care of himself.. its been 5 weeks since I had him, and its like that every Monday.
but thats not it... his handsome lil face and hands are always black and dirty.
Before I start the day and as soon as he comes I have to wash him and clean his bumm very well before I start the day...
on the 2nd week, I had requested that he comes by ready to start the day, face hands and bumm cleaned... Grandma said she will tell father about it.. well not yet... he still comes with a bad hygiene ...
I have increased my rate to $50 a month for the extra care.. If I have to clean him every morning and have his rate the same as a 3 year old girl that wipes her own bumm.. Its just not fair...
Do you agree??
I am new to the whole approved day home too.. I just started 6 months ago, and not sure where else to turn to for advice..