Nappy & Toilet Training Policy

I am happy to accept babies and children in nappies including real/cloth nappies.

If your child is wearing nappies, please could you provide these together with wipes. I have found that some children can have a reaction to wipes and therefore I feel it is better for the parents to provide these.

I will provide a changing mat, which will be wiped over with disinfectant between each use and nappy sacks for the disposal of used nappies. I will always use plastic gloves when changing your child’s nappy to reduce risk. If your child is allergic to these please let me know.

I will change your child regularly and immediately if they have soiled a nappy. I believe that changing a nappy should provide lots of opportunity to communicate with your child and as their understanding grows provide time to discuss basic hygiene issues, preparing them for potty training.

It is unusual for a child to be ready to be potty trained before their second birthday and for some children it can be a lot later. Please do not be concerned if your child shows no signs of being ready yet.

When you child starts to show signs that they are becoming aware of their bodily functions please arrange a convenient time to meet with me and we can discuss your plans on potty/toilet training your child.

I am quite happy to support you with toilet training when you feel the time is right and your child is ready. It is very important that we work together to potty train your child and a pick a suitable time to do it, when we can both dedicate. If we start the training and child is not ready, then we can stop and start again when they are.

Some children take to potty training overnight, for some it is longer process. The most important thing is that we work together to give your child the support and reassurance they need during this period.

I would be grateful if you could please provide lots of changes of clothes as I don’t keep any spaces.