Logging nappies, sun cream and extra charges

Record nappy changes, sun cream and extra charges like a late pickup in a child’s diary.

Written byDaniel Broadhurst (Founder)|Published: 18 June 2026|
Ofsted Aligned

ℹ️Who this is for

Childminders and assistants who've started using the

Daily Diary

and want to record more than meals and naps. Needs the Standard plan or a free trial. Each entry takes a few seconds.

Video Walkthrough

Open the Tools tab, tap Daily Diary, tap the child and sign them in. The day is a grid of cards, and each card shows what's been logged.

1. Naps

Tap Naps, log the nap and choose where the child slept.

2. Nappy changes

Tap the bathroom card, then + Log Bathroom. Choose Nappy or Toilet, then the type, such as Wet, and save.

3. Sun cream

Tap the sun cream card, choose the SPF, and save.

4. Extra charges

Tap Charges and choose the type, such as Late Pickup or Meal / Snack. Add a description and the amount, then tap Add.

The charge is added to the child's next invoice.

⚠️Check before you invoice

Invoices use the arrival and departure times in the diary. Check every session has both before you create invoices.

Why KinderStart does it this way

Logging charges on the day means you don't have to remember them at the end of the month, and the parent can see what each one was for.

What to do next

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