Nappy changing: it’s never going to be the highlight of parenting. Most people just want to get it over and done with, but what if this is the wrong approach? Australian day care chain Only About Children have advised parents to ask toddlers their permission before changing their nappy and to wait for a break in play before starting the changing routine. The article about nappy changing also advises readers that it’s about more than getting the job done or having a clean baby. Read also: Finding happiness if a foliage-filled home Other advice includes asking baby to help with the nappy changing, acknowledging when it was a tough change and giving your toddler undivided attention. What do you think? The day care chain, which has 70 centres across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, says they take time with nappy changing as “they are valued as important opportunities for learning and relationship building.” Read also: Elevating the seasonal growing game with cold fame gardening In 2015 sexuality expert Deanne Carson started talking about how parents should be asking their children permission before changing their nappy and wait for affirmative body language before starting the task. Read also: A cup of coffee each day may help keep liver disease away This concept was met with divided opinions, with some believing the idea is outrageous and others backing the early introduction into consent.
Nappy changing: it’s never going to be the highlight of parenting. Most people just want to get it over and done with, but what if this is the wrong approach?
Australian day care chain Only About Children have advised parents to ask toddlers their permission before changing their nappy and to wait for a break in play before starting the changing routine.
The article about nappy changing also advises readers that it’s about more than getting the job done or having a clean baby.
Other advice includes asking baby to help with the nappy changing, acknowledging when it was a tough change and giving your toddler undivided attention.
The day care chain, which has 70 centres across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, says they take time with nappy changing as “they are valued as important opportunities for learning and relationship building.”
This concept was met with divided opinions, with some believing the idea is outrageous and others backing the early introduction into consent.
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