Good Hygiene: Infant
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10Yr Old Niece with Terrible Hygiene...
Asked by M.W. from Fort Collins
on October 5, 2009
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Hello moms, I'm in need of some advice this morning. My sister in law and her daughter are temporaily living with us, and her daughter, my niece, has extremely poor hy...
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- can you ask her to help you bathe your girls? narrate as you wash them, because that teaches the little ones. name the body parts as you go. my mom used to exclaim,...
- The good news is that she learned her behavior and habits, and she can relearn or learn new ones. However, I do think you will want to talk with her mom. Can you hav...
- check with mom... then sit down and CLEARLY discuss in a loving manner that you can smell her, you've noticed her hair is getting greasy, etc. Point out how great she...
Suggestions for Helping 5 Year Old with Hygiene Issues
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on April 20, 2008
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I am looking for suggestions to help me teach my 5 year old daughter good hygiene skills. She seems to have trouble with wiping herself although she is at the age whe...
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- I agree that wipes might help in the beginning. The extra moisture can be soothing and helps little kids who aren't as dexterous clean away the debris without wiping,...
- Hi, Have your tried any of the flushable wet wipes for your daughter to use after she has a bowel movement? I too, am parenting a five year old female. WE do not...
- I would suggest using the sticker reward system. Put up a board with Brushed teeth, combed hair, washed hair, etc. Every time she completes one of these tasks you can ...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
HELP........In Desperate Need Hygiene Advice for 11 Yr Old Daughter
Asked by D.W. from St. Louis
on January 14, 2008
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All.....My daughter is 11 going on 20, and I am having the hardest time with getting her to be conscious of her hygiene. She HATES taking a bath, and often will run h...
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- Are you sure it's from her not wipeing herself? At that age I had a cronic constapation problem and that was the first sign to my parents/doctor of it. It maybe she'...
- Hi...from the mother of three young adult women (who were once preteens and hated to shower)...All three of them went through the phase that your daughter seems to be ...
- I have the same trouble with my nine year old son. He doesn't mind taking a shower - and will take one fro 30 minutes if you let him. But he just likes to be under t...
How to Teach Modesty
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on March 7, 2011
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My oldest daughter is 4. I've started doing in home childcare for 2 little boys (3 and 16 months). We've never really worried about modesty in my house. My husband dre...
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- When it was just me and my daughter, we had a clothing optional household unless company dropped by. I simply told her when she was little that we put on clothes when ...
- I don't personally think you have to worry about "modesty" at that age. The little boys you are babysitting are quite young. I don't think it matters if she changes ...
- Tell you child that babies need help for everything including changing diapters, etc - so it's OK for babies to be naked around the house - but parents would never wal...
Dental Hygiene Questions
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on August 10, 2010
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1. I brush my 14 month old son's teeth every night but he kind of twists and turns away from me so I'm worried I'm not really getting his teeth clean. The bottom two...
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- Melaleuca has two kids toothpastes. One is a training toothpaste that would be perfect since you son is not old enough to spit yet.
- The "reach around" technique works very well - especially if you haven't had a really good brushing in a while. There are times that I have been in "tooth brush atta...
- 1) if using a brush is hard, use a dampened cloth and wipe all his teeth with it. That is what our Dentist suggested. 2) He can use toothpaste... try different type...
How to Teach Young Boys Potty Hygiene
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on December 11, 2009
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My oldest son has some physical developmental delays and was not potty trained till 4 1/2. He is now 5 and in "big boy" school and starting to be more independent. H...
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- Dear A., My son is 5 and has autism. He didn't get potty trained until he was 4 1/2 either. I don't exactly have any great advice for you, but I wanted you to know th...
- Would he be able to keep a pack of wipes at school? (Even though we don't have a baby in the house anymore, we still love to keep wipes around.) I always teach, ...
- I only have a boy and if it was not for my husband being involved there would have problems. So my advice is have your husband take control of this issue.
Help! How Do I Deal with the Neighbor Childs Lack of Hygiene
Asked by P.R. from Grand Rapids
on November 24, 2008
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My daughter plays with the neighbors daughter shes 9 and my daughter is 6.The issue is most of the time she comes over she smells musty. My daughter also sweats and be...
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- Hello P., This is not the girls issue, but her parents. I was raised in a very discusting enviroment also, so I can speak from experience. Do not embarrase this girl,...
- no child needs deodarant until puberty. if they stink then they need a bath. i dont think you can do anything really.
- Most girls odn't need deodorant, just good hygiene, unless she is developing early. I would be concerned about giving your own daughter deodorant at the age of 6, the...
9 Y/o Daughter with Bad Hygiene habits...help!
Asked by J.P. from Rochester
on February 16, 2007
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My daughter turned 9 in December and I have a VERY hard time getting her to take care of herself. I'm at my wits end as to what to do. She was diagnosed with adhd almo...
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- Hi J. Well my daughter is not that old yet and I know girls and boys are different in alot of ways, however, my son is 12 y/o and I have to fight with him, I think ...
- Hi!! i have the same problem... my daughter is also adhd /impulsive and it just seems like everything is done in a major rush, all the time... For teeth brushing , ...
- well the only way to beat the system it seems is to ask counselors at the school and her doctor for suggestions. maybe they can help.
Question on Baby Boy Hygiene...
Asked by L.G. from New York
on October 24, 2007
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I feel like a doof having to ask this but...what special care is given to an older(11 months) baby boy's genital area? We were instructed after his circumcision to re...
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- I have a son who was also circumcised. I really wouldn't worry too much about cleaning him 'down there' too much. I think letting him soak in the tub will clean him,...
- Most of the best answers have been given. I have one suggestion...delete the baby powder unless your son has excessive moisture you need to absorb. There is no essent...
- Definitely retract the skin. If you don't and debris does get in there, over time it can become irritated or infected if left too long. And at this age, if you do ...
