Help need a mild Anti-Bac alternative

[Katymac]

OFSTED have suggested that I use Anti-Bac spray on the changing mat between babies

I do not like Anti-Bac!!

Is there a mild babyskin safe version or a environmental alternative??

Something with Tea tree oil in? Not sure what, though.

anti bac no good unless the mats are clean in the first place - soap and water is better. I am surprised at OFSTED recommendations

That's a good idea - Hmmm I'll have a think

I am sure there is a safer alternative

What about Milton? I'd expect it to be done between babies tbh.

They get washed each evening
& wiped with a baby wipe before & after changing

Which is what they told us to do at our last inspection

About two-thirds of the way down here is the Magic Fairy Out and about spray - but not cheap.

I have Eculyptus, Lavender & teatree - maybe I could make my own

On second thoughts I guess working in a nursery environment the risk of contamination is much less than a hospital which is where I am coming from. Anti bac still won't work though if the mat is dirty but if it is visibly clean then ok. I would have thought baby wipes would have been fine but if that's what they are telling you I guess you don't have much choice

Yeh (Childminding not nursery but....)

But these are the people who beleive that to blow a childs nose you should

Wash your hands
Put on Rubber gloves
Use a tissue
Change to new gloves
Use a wipe
Dispose of all in a nappy bag
Then rewash your hands

????

You're joking!!! That's such over kill!

I have a 2yo whose (or is that who's??) skin reacts to baby wipes...so I use boiled cooled water

I worry about placing her on a mat that has been wipes with a baby wipe - there is no way I am going to put her botty on an anti-bac'ed surface

I love OFSTED

In a hospital we would recommend soap and water!! I don't see what OFSTED are basing their advice on.

What about liquid soda crystals? No bleach or chlorine in it. It comes in spray bottle and I keep a bottle made up of half & half. Can't see that being a problem.

water eucalyptus oil tea tree and lavender few drops of each in a spray bottle add a bit of alcohol too.

Do not use on skin. Kills mrsa has been trialled in a few hospitals (struggling for link just now).

I use it at home and when out and about on high chairs.

Or you could add to your washing mountain by using a fresh muslin for each change at least they dry quickly.

Thanks Mrs Apron - I assume you don't mean Gin or Whiskey

What sort of Alcohol

ummm i have been known to use vodka .

Otherwise the kind that goes in a first aid kit. rubbing alcohol i think.

Ta