Everyone who wants to touch your baby should first wash her hands. The baby's caretaker should wash her hands often, especially after:
- Changing a diaper
- Using the bathroom
- Wiping another child's nose
- Blowing her nose
School-age brothers and sisters should make handwashing a habit. While they may not like it at first, after a few days it will become part of their routine.
Keep a bottle of sanitizer in each room and in your diaper bag or purse. It can be used when handwashing isn't possible.
September 2007
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