Baby Teeth Care
You will have been brushing your baby’s teeth from the time that they first appeared and you should continue to do so at least twice a day. Always brush his teeth after the evening meal so that food particles are not left in the mouth overnight. [...]
Washing Kids Hair
Your child will probably have a thick head of hair by now, and this will need regular washing to remove everyday grime. Unfortunately there are few children who enjoy this process. You will make life easier for both of you if you keep your child’s [...]
Cleanliness
The younger you start teaching good hygiene the better. The best way to teach is by example. Wash your hands with your child; get your hands soapy together and wash each other’s hands, then inspect each other’s hands to see whose are the [...]
Child Hand Washing
Children are often hungry when they wake up, so it’s best to leave washing until after breakfast, when your child will be more willing to stand still to have his face and hands washed, teeth brushed and hair combed.
From the age of about [...]
Toddler Hygiene
Your toddler will probably regard bath time primarily as playtime, and you can take advantage of this in teaching him to wash himself by making a game of it.
Let him have his own special sponge for bath time and show him how to wash his face [...]
Early Dental Care
As early as possible, encourage your baby to form good habits with a tooth brushing game.
Let him see you brush your teeth so that he can see how it should be done, then offer him a soft tooth brush to play with. He will try to imitate you by [...]
Baby Bath Safety
Be very careful when bathing your child – there are several points to remember.
Place a nonskid bath mat in the bottom of the bath.
Always check the temperature of the water before putting your baby in the bath. Even older babies need [...]