Diaper-changing areas must be cleaned after every diaper change to prevent bacteria, particularly E. coli found in stool, from thriving in the child-care home or center. The changing area should have an easily cleanable surface, like a vinyl pad. Some centers may opt to use a disposable pad on top of the vinyl pad to reduce cleanup. Following a diaper change, clean the area with soap and water and rinse with clean water.Spray with bleach-based disinfectant solution thoroughly and allow to air dry; Cloth toys can be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer to disinfect them; however, many centers prefer to avoid cloth toys. Stuffed cloth toys used by a single child can be washed weekly, rather than daily.
