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Am I over reacting - charge in soaked nappy yet fully dressed?

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DillyDallyDayDream · 19/03/2013 19:40

Turned up to work yesterday morning to find my charge (14 months) fully dressed but with a soaking wet nappy - clearly the one he had slept in. The poor child was soaked through to his trousers

Am I over reacting by telling mum boss that I felt this was out of order and not fair or nice for my charge?

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ReetPetit · 19/03/2013 19:51

ok, so it's happening regularly...

in that case, it's a form of neglect. i am a childminder, i don't know what procedure would be for nannies, but as a childminder, i would report a parent to social services for neglect if a child was being regularly left in soaking wet nappies and dirty nappies.

do you have other concerns??

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DillyDallyDayDream · 19/03/2013 19:50

The nappy was soo full there was no way it wasn't very wet or worth changing when getting him dressed

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ReetPetit · 19/03/2013 19:50

seems strange for mum to have dressed him but not changed his nappy?!

if this is happening regularly, then no, you are not over reacting and it is a form of neglect. If it's a one off, then there may be a reasonable explanation for it - can't think what but you know the family and i'm sure you would know if there are any issues with neglect....

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DillyDallyDayDream · 19/03/2013 19:49

This nappy was soaked through and she was putting his trousers on as I arrived. He is always more than happy to take his nappy off.

I've also arrived to find him in a soiled nappy that's dried on to his skin.

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ChippingInIsEggceptional · 19/03/2013 19:48

I would say you should be careful before you say anything or you might find yourself job hunting.

Is it the first time he's been like that?

nannynick · 19/03/2013 19:46

Maybe he did not want to take the nappy off? Maybe he was dryish before getting dressed.

Don't sweat the small stuff, just get on with things. If it becomes a very regular occurance and it affects his skin, then perhaps suggest some nappy free time in the morning, rather than getting him fully dressed.

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