Diapering
There can be a trillion germs in one gram of poop (that’s about the weight of a paperclip!). Reduce the spread of germs by following the guidance below for safe and healthy diapering in the home and in group childcare settings.
Message: Protect yourself and your children from germs by following these diapering steps.
Audience: Parents/guardians of diapered children.
Message: Follow these safe and healthy diapering steps to help reduce the spread of germs.
Audience: Childcare providers.
Message: Safe and healthy diapering steps to help reduce the spread of germs in emergency settings.
Audience: Parents/guardians of diapered children living in temporary emergency settings.
Available on the Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH)-related Emergencies & Outbreaks site.
Message: A planning checklist for setting up diapering stations in shelters.
Audience: Shelter managers or coordinators.
Available on the Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH)-related Emergencies & Outbreaks site.