Wash the germs away

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By Lorelli Mojica

Children have a natural curiosity to explore, move around, touch, put things in their mouths and engage in play with each other. All this can lead to germs being passed on. Although most germs will be harmless, children can be exposed to germs that can cause and spread illnesses. More recently the rise of quick-spreading illnesses such as the norovirus and flu have highlighted the importance of teaching effective hand washing to your children.norovirus and flu have highlighted the importance of teaching effective hand washing to your children.

As the idea of washing hands does not come instinctively to young children, it is important that we raise awareness of the need for good hand washing. At 22- 36 months, it is expected that children are beginning to become more independent in self-care, and it is our role as adults to provide opportunities to enable them to move towards independence. Make handwashing part of everyday life with these simple handwashing awareness activities.