Physical Care Routines

1. Unit 1.3:
Support Physical Care Routines
for Children

2. Unit 1.3
1. Understand the physical care needs of children
2. Understand hygienic practice in preparing formula feeds
3. Understand hygienic practice in relation to control of infection
4. Be able to use hygienic practice to minimise the spread of infection
5. Understand rest and sleep needs of children
6. Understand childhood immunisation
7. Be able to support children in personal physical care routines

3. Today’s Objectives
• All learners will be able to identify a variety of physical care needs for
Children
• Most learners will be able to describe the physical care needs of
Children in relation to specific physical care routines
• Some learners will be able to explain the role of the early years
practitioner during the physical care routines

4. To Begin with ….
• Can you give me examples of children’s physical needs?

5. Physical Care Routines
• Nappy Changing
• Toilet/ Toilet Training
• Meal and Snack Times
• Skin/ teeth and hair
• Washing and bath times
• Activity: In Groups devise a time line to show how you think you would carry out the
physical procedure for an area.
• Include equipment and your role within the routine. Think about hand washing, food
hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste and using correct personal
protective equipment
• You have 10 minutes!

6. The Role of the Practitioner during children’s
physical routines

7. Demonstration Task
• In groups you will present and, where possible, demonstrate a how to
complete the following routines. In your demonstration you will need
to clearly demonstrate your role.
• Nappy Changing
• Toilet/ Toilet Training
• Meal and Snack Times
• Skin/ teeth and hair
• Washing and bath times

8. Nappy Change
• The nappy changing area must be separate from food preparation
and eating areas.
• The changing surface should be smooth, non- absorbent and easy to
clean.
• Place a disposable covering (paper roll) on the area where you will
place the child’s bottom.
• Put on a plastic white apron and disposable gloves after assembling
all equipment and preparing the child.

9. Nappy Change
• Dispose of soiled nappy into an individual nappy sack before placing
into a bin lined with a plastic liner.
• The bin should have a secure lid, and be operated by a foot pedal
• Non- disposable nappies should be placed directly into a plastic bag
to give to parents.
• Solid faecal matter may be disposed of into the toilet.
• Never rinse or wash non- disposable nappies, because the risk of
splashing may cause microbes (germs) to spread to staff or children

10. Nappy Change
• If a child needs to be washed completely, use a sink with running
water; thoroughly clean and disinfect the sink after use.
• Remove gloves after disposing of nappy and cleaning bottom
• Put on clean nappy.
• Dispose of paper towel.
• Clean changing area using a detergent spray or soap and water, and
dry surface.
• Alternatively, an appropriate wipe may be used.
• Wash hand

11. Nappy Change
• If creams are used they should be supplied by parents, and be for that
individual child’s use only

12. Meal Times
• WASH YOUR HANDS; Encourage the Children to do the same!
• Wear a Blue Apron and other PPE as required
• Wipe all surfaces where food will be served
• When serving the food, check for allergies and alternative foods for
individuals specific dietary requirements
• Seating: babies should be securely strapped into high chairs, using a
five point harness
• Supervise the children carefully

13. Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the physical care needs of children
2. Understand hygienic practice in preparing formula feeds
3. Understand hygienic practice in relation to control of infection
4. Be able to use hygienic practice to minimise the spread of infection
5. Understand rest and sleep needs of children
6. Understand childhood immunisation
7. Be able to support children in personal physical care routines