Health and hygiene tips for children

Author Dr. Nisreen Nakhoda - Tuesday, March 2, 2015 10.04 clock

Most children hygiene translated "wash your hands before eating the food." The fact is that there is more to health than this. Here are some tips to teach children today will make them healthier and less prone to infections.

Cleaning the ears of children, the ears of the world produce wax, but excess wax is dry and you. Do not use headphones to clean your child's ears, otherwise damage the eardrum; Instead, use a cloth soaked in warm water to clean the outside of the ears and behind them.

Brushes: Children should brush, even before they start start teething. This means that you start with a flexible finger brush (drag the cursor) and brush with water. Toothpaste after one year of use when you can spit. In addition, twice daily brushing is recommended with a focus on nighttime brushing.

Bathe your child: some children hate to take a bath. Bring your favorite toy in the bathroom, changing a mild baby shampoo, soap brand change - whatever it takes to make love bath time. You could even promise them a gift after the bath, which can significantly speed up the process.

Wash your hands: Wash your hands is something that your child eventually several times a day, it is important to educate your child when handwashing is a must. For example; after using the bathroom, arrive home from school and before eating anything. Remember, a good hand washing with soap or liquid germs as the tap water is not to wash the trick.

With a hand sanitizer: Sometimes when soap and water is not available to teach your child to hit the practice of disinfectant bottle around. Just press a small amount into the palm, rub both surfaces of the hands and is - hands clean and smell good show!

Clean your private parts: Children should learn not try to retract the foreskin on the penis. Only the affected area clean with water and mild soap. If you teach your daughter to wipe with toilet paper after urination, remember the correct way forward is forward and backward, and not vice versa.

The use of clean underwear: In warm climates or where the child must physically active may change underwear twice daily. Enough underwear for your child in this sense and convey the importance of clean underwear at an early age.

TIPS for when your child has a cold: If your child has a runny nose, put a handkerchief on his T-shirt or fill some tissues in the pockets. Rhinitis may infect other children, so it is important to educate your child to if necessary and wash your hands often to clean the nose.

Put the toilet lid before flushing: If germs urine or feces could fly and contaminate your toothbrush, toothpaste and other items you flush. So make it a habit to cover the toilet lid before flushing.

Stop Bad Habits: If your child sucks his thumb and regular rubbing of the eyes, remove the thumb or fingers of the place and draw him with his favorite toy or a book. The more you hold on to this behavior, the more difficult they are arrested.

A friendly note to parents: Your child will imitate their behavior more often than you think, cultivate good habits you and your child will be copied automatically. Happy parenting!

Courtesy www.mdhil.com (The author is a physician-purpose)

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