Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1923

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Section R. 400.1923 - Diapering and toilet learning

Rule 23.

(1) Diapering of infants and toddlers shall only occur in a designated changing area.

(2) The designated changing area must comply with all of the following:

(a) Be used exclusively for changing wet or soiled diapers or underwear.

(b) Be located away from food preparation and meal service areas.

(c) Have access to a hand washing sink that is not used for food preparation.

(d) Have a nonabsorbent, easily sanitized surface with a changing pad between the child and the surface.

(e) Be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

(f) Have diapering and changing supplies within easy reach.

(g) Have a plastic-lined, tightly covered container that is used exclusively for disposable diapers and diapering supplies that must be emptied and sanitized at the end of each day.

(3) Diapers or training pants must be changed when wet or soiled.

(4) Only single use disposable wipes or other single use cleaning cloths must be used to clean a child during the diapering or toileting process.

(5) All of the following requirements apply when cloth diapers or training pants are used:

(a) Each cloth diaper must be covered with an outer waterproof covering. Outer coverings must be removed as a singular unit with wet or soiled diapers or training pants.

(b) Diapers, training pants, and outer coverings must not be reused until machine washed and sanitized.

(c) No rinsing of the contents may occur at the child care home.

(d) Soiled diapers must be placed in a plastic-lined, covered container used only for that child's soiled diapers.

(e) Soiled diapers or training pants must be stored and handled in a manner that will not contaminate any other items and must not be accessible to children.

(f) A child's parent shall remove soiled diapers or training pants from the child care home every day.

(g) A child's supply of clean diapers or training pants must be used only for that child.

(6) Toilet learning must be planned cooperatively between the parent and the licensee so the toilet routine established is consistent.

(7) If toilet learning equipment such as potty chairs and modified toilet seats are used, then both of the following apply:

(a) They must be able to be easily cleaned and sanitized.

(b) Potty chairs must be emptied, rinsed, and sanitized after each use.

(8) If disposable gloves are used, then they must only be used once for a specific child and must be removed and disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner immediately after each diaper change.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1923

2005 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/13/2019