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Daycare Kids All Using SAME Hand Towel
Am I being too paranoid about germs? Thanks for your input. ... There are all kinds of bad germs (not just colds) that hang out on terry towels and the more ...
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- That would freak me out, too. Last thing you need is a weird fungal infection running rampant through your household courtesy of the daycare not using disposable towel...
- I am a mother of two and a teacher of Early Childhood Education for over ten years. I have been through both orientaions for home and center childcares. As far as I ...
- Yes -- too paranoid. I'm a handwashing fanatic, but if the towel gets replaced every day then I wouldn't worry. A few germs are good for kids.
Baby Safe Hard Wood Cleaners
Vinegar is a natural antiseptic, so it kills germs too. ... Good old soap and water are your best defense against dirt and germs. Remember, some germs are ...
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- We love our Steam Shark (just pour in distilled water). It got top rating from a local news station's 'Test It Tuesday', so we bought it. Does great on hardwood (no ...
- M., good old vinegar and h2o is what we always used on our hard wood floors. It doesn't damage teh floors and still disinfects them.
- Bona - It's the only one certified by the GreenGuard institute. It has no odor (smells like water), won't hurt your kids, and is actually good for your floor. I swee...
10Yr Old Niece with Terrible Hygiene...
Oct 7, 2009 ... Make sure your niece understands that this is not a personal attack, but a new strategy to keep the flu and germs out of your house. ...
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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...
Being Around Others Who Are Sick
Sep 3, 2009 ... keep my little one as far away as possible from these kids or relax and realize germs are everywhere I dont want to be over paranoidhelp ...
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- You don't want your baby to catch a cold. My son had his 1st cold at 5 months and it was really aweful. He was just misserable. I would stay away from sick people if ...
- I would definitely keep your baby away from the sick kids. He/she doesn't even have all of their shots yet. I think as long as you keep your baby away from the sick ...
- I would go. Of course don't sleep in the same tent as any of the sick families. And try to keep her away from the other kids. If the kids already have the cold now ...
Pottying Out in Public Places.
Nov 15, 2009 ... It made him feel safe, and it kept the germs away from him. ... My kids get a bath every night before bed so any excess germs get washed off ...
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- There are fold up potty seats. Here's one: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2304657 I also have some Dora disposable potty seat covers. They ac...
- I have an extra set of undies and pants in my car at all times, in the center council actually haha. Im not very anal about public bathrooms. My daughter barely even l...
- I bought this awesome thing from OneStepAhead.com It was a hard, durable plastic "cover" that folded up into a 4in x 4in (approx) size. It had rubber grips on the bot...
Seeking Help
This will happen even more for kids in daycare and those with older siblings who bring home more viruses and germs. You cannot prevent all illnesses, ...
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- Dear S.......I feel for you. Living through the experience of having a child who is often ill is quite wearing.........on you and on him. Your son sounds like a perf...
- Dear S., Yes, I know, you are trying to be a good Mom and you are. The fact that you took him to the doctor tells you that he is o.k., watch for fever, and know ...
- I am substantially older, but I remember when my younger brother was around 4, 5 or 6... he had a disease every two weeks. FINALLY, they had his tonsils removed and n...
Grandma Won't Play by Our Rules!
We make sure to ask everyone to either wash or sanitize their hands before they come in the house and start spreading their icky germs around. ...
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- I understand how you feel. My in laws put my son on a riding lawn mower by himself before he was one. I have caught them doing many things with my children. Letting...
- You can not babyproof the baby, that will only do more harm then good, children need to be exposed so that the can build up their immunity. I learned this the hard way...
- Ultimately it has to come down to this....are you going to be the person in charge when it comes to your child, or are you going to let your mom be? If your mom won't ...
3 Year Old with Low Oxygen Saturation Levels.
Could be that the tubes have helped, or that he has been in daycare now for about 1 year and is finally getting immune to all those germs! ...
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- Hi R.. I have "been there, done that" with my child. My doc and allergist said 91% is the borderline for admitting to hospital. I'm short on time to type this, but ...
- sounds very familiar to the problems I had with my son. He does have asthma, but the problem we found out contributing to the saturation levels was reflux. He did no...
- Has your pediatrician tested for anythign else to rule anything out? I realize a lot of health issues with kids can be hit or miss but there are a lot he can be tes...
Day Care
And i pretty much constantly wash my hands and i teach them to COUGH INTO THEIR ARM instead of their hands!!!!! this helps keep germs from spreading too. ...
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- Hi C., I had a similar situation. My son just turned a year old when he went from staying at home with Grandma to going to a daycare. The first 2-3 months it seem...
- My daughter spent her first two years with a runny nose :-( People insist on taking their children to daycare even though they are sick. It isn't him! The word is ...
- Welcome to the wonderful world of daycare facilities!! My kid has been in one (3 days a week) since January and has been sick non-stop since. He has been on three di...
Livid on People Bringing Sick Kids Over
Oct 13, 2009 ... So, just don't try to be too clean - the baby does need regular daily germs. However, not to the extent of having sick kids around! ...
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- Hi N., I can so relate to your situation. It seems that some people don't think twice about bringing sickness into someone else's home. I think you have every right...
- Hi N.- I wouldn't worry too much about mild colds with your 2 year old, but I think you are absolutely justified in your concern for your baby. This is the beginni...
- I totally agree with you and do not blame you one bit!!!! A friend came to my house nearly a month ago and she was sick. My whole entire household has been sick since ...
