Where do you change diapers?

[Busy ECE mommy]

I’m the same as bluerose, plasticized change mat on the floor in daycare room. I am not going to risk straining my back to lift kids or risk the liability of a child rolling off a change table. I’ve had lots of kids who actually tantrum and squirm for changes, and I just can’t risk an injury to myself or the child. Always use disposable gloves, and the mat is disinfected after each use. My hands are washed before and after.

[Peacefulbird]

I’ I am not going to risk straining my back to lift kids or risk the liability of a child rolling off a change table. I’ve had lots of kids who actually tantrum and squirm for changes, and I just can’t risk an injury to myself or the child. Always use disposable gloves, and the mat is disinfected after each use. My hands are washed before and after.

Try this. Find cute and colourful or interactive little toys, squishy ones, etc. 3 or 4 in a basket (those are only to be used only when changing diapers) once I give a choice of toy they usually are engaged and do not move around. Once it's finished the toy gets also wiped and disinfected. Never had a child moving or squirming around the basket with the especial toys are kept in the bathroom never in the playroom. Most of the time it takes a month or so and they do nit ask for those toys anymore, the children have learned to remain quiet at change time.