This updated guidance offers a practical guide on aspects of nappy changing while balancing the need to reduce the risk of infection for children, staff and anyone accessing the setting
All early learning and childcare (ELC) building-based settings (excluding childminders) that care for children who use nappies must have appropriate changing facilities. This includes a safe, clean environment with appropriate equipment. Children’s privacy, dignity and, where appropriate independence, must be respected and always promoted.
Nappy changing must also be supported by staff who understand and implement current infection prevention and control good practice. This can be demonstrated by staff understanding the importance of good hand hygiene, effective cleaning of equipment and the environment to reduce the risks of transmitting any infection to children, staff and anyone accessing the setting.
All providers are expected to follow the Health protection in children and young people settings, including education (March 2024).
Read the guidance on the Public Health Scotland website