Handwashing

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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