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Care Area

A designated zone in a home organized for a specific caregiving activity, such as feeding, diapering, sleeping, bathing, or play.

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Setting Up Care Areas in a Small Home

Setting Up Care Areas in a Small Home

Start With a Care-Flow Assessment Before buying furniture or storage products, observe a typical day. Note where feeding occurs, where diapers are changed, where the baby sleeps, and which routes caregivers use to reach the bathroom, kitchen, entrance, and laundry. Include nighttime movement, because dim lighting and fatigue increase the likelihood of trips, dropped items, […]