Cloth diapers are very good for a child's healthy development, which is why it's natural that parents who use cloth diapers for their children would like to see this practice implemented in daycare and kindergarten as well. Is this possible, and how can it be made possible?
Generally, cloth diapers are acceptable for children in daycare and kindergarten. However, not every daycare or kindergarten is willing to accept cloth diapers. Some find storing used diapers unhygienic, while others simply find it too complicated.
And then there are the parents' fears that the nursery or kindergarten place will be cancelled if they emphasize too early that the child should be diapered with cloth diapers.
Our recommendations
Obtain information about cloth diapers at the desired nursery or kindergarten.
Sometimes you can find out if the daycare or kindergarten you're interested in has already used cloth diapers. This information is occasionally available on their website, but you might also be able to ask the staff or talk to other parents whose children attend.
Discover your own preferences and boundaries
Some parents are fine with using cloth diapers at home but accept disposable diapers at daycare or kindergarten. For others, this is a deal-breaker. Depending on which category you fall into, it might be helpful to bring up the cloth diaper question during the initial meeting or to leave it until after your child has started at daycare or kindergarten.
Provide information
Cloth diapers are often rejected due to a lack of knowledge. To change this lack of knowledge about cloth diapers, you can talk to the educators and introduce them to cloth diapers.
Make diaper changing easy
Not only should clean cloth diapers always be provided for the child and the used ones taken home, but it's also important to prioritize simplicity. All-in-ones are easier for beginners to use than modular systems; however, ready-made modular diapers that simply need to be put on the child could also be provided.
For storing cloth diapers, it is recommended to include two or three wet bags so that used cloth diapers never have to be stored openly.
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