Layout of the toddler section
Toddler’s own face-cloth and comb are hung within toddler’s own reach. Locker and peg have a suitable picture on them, e.g. a picture of an everyday article or a photograph of themselves, in order to encourage themselves to know their own place.
3. Safety and hygienic standards are maintained by: Placing the changing area close to the toilet area. According to health regulations, toilets are not required for babies under two (2) years – potties may be used; but a toilet is useful for toilet training a toddler.
Having a toilet low enough for toddlers to use, or having steps to help him/her to climb up to the toilet; or a small seat fitted to an adult sized toilet.
Having small basins at toddlers’ height as these are useful for teaching toddlers to wash their hands.
In Cape Town, a sluice for immediately rinsing nappies is a health regulation – check for other areas.
Health regulations require that two doors separate the toilet area from the eating area. Glass dividers at waist height can help overcome this requirement and allow easy visibility.
Having doors with hooks or padded, long cushions hooked onto the handles, to prevent small fingers being caught.
Layout of the toilet and washing area and specific requirements 1. It must be easily accessible from the playroom. 2. A separate sluice. 3. A separate bathing area. 4. Separate facilities for the storage of clean and soiled nappies. 5. Disposable and approved material for the cleaning of the children wearing nappies.
6. A minimum of two towels and one face-cloth for each child’s use.
7. Individual hooks for each child’s towel and face-cloth. 8. An adequate number of bins with self-closing lids for the disposal of paper, paper towels, tissues and other waste articles.
Criteria for effective working in the toilet room and washing area Tis is a very important aspect in the life of babies and toddlers.
Te amount of time and supervision required for this routine will depend on the ages of the toddlers in the group.
It can be a great embarrassment if toddlers are not taken to the toilet oſten enough.
Do not set rigid toilet times, but consider individual toddlers’ needs while retaining a routine.
Create a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Allow only a few toddlers to go at one time. Do not line them up as they will become restless and it is a waste of time, especially for a large group of toddlers.
Tey should be taught to be extra hygienic in the bathroom. Encourage toddlers to be independent, but supervise and assist where necessary. Ensure that required supplies are available and within easy reach, e. g. soap, towels, toilet paper. Encourage proper use of toilet paper: Girls must wipe from the front to the back to prevent infection. A different piece of paper should be used to wipe themselves in the front (vulva) and the back (rectal) area.
Teach boys to liſt the toilet seat when urinating, and place it back down when finished. Te toilet should be flushed aſter use and the hands then washed with soap and water. Te toilet routine must be done before every meal to ensure hygienic habits. Aſter meals, they should wash their faces and brush their teeth. Emphasise that nobody must waste water.
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