General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
In early-childhood care, staff perform many tasks that place demands on the back and limbs.
Non-adjustable cots or changing stations and furniture that is difficult to move are among the constraints to assess.
INRS recommends, among other things, height-adjustable changing stations and cots suited to the adults who use them.
A suitable step unit can let a child climb without being lifted, depending on their abilities and work organisation. Never leave an infant alone on the changing table.
Child-height seats with back support and equipment that is easy to move are other options to consider.
With the team, describe changing routines, movement and available equipment. Clarify which adaptations are selected and how to use them.
Sources
- INRS — Accueil de jeunes enfants. Passez à l'action ! - Aide à la personne - INRS ; date 2021-11-15
- INRS — Accueil de jeunes enfants. Les risques du métier - Aide à la personne - INRS ; date 2021-11-15
- Assurance Maladie — 7 examens de suivi médical entre les 3 mois et 18 mois de l'enfant | ameli.fr | Assuré Aller au contenu principal ; date 2025-11-03
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